Grammy Winner Ricky Kej Joins Forces with Executive Producer Sumathy
Ram, Stars Music Studio, and Sun Moon Stars Film Studio for “GEVI,”Directed by Tamil Dhayalan and Produced by Artuptriangles Film Kampany
BANGALORE, INDIA — Three-time Grammy Award winner Ricky Kej has
officially joined forces with Executive Producer Sumathy Ram, StarsMusicStudio, and SunMoonStars Film Studio for the film GEVI, an
Artuptriangles Film Kampany production directed by Tamil Dhayalan.
Together, they have produced the Global Feature Song “Set Me Free!” to amplify the film’s message worldwide.
Initiated by Sumathy Ram to drive the film’s international reach, “Set Me Free!” serves as a bridge between the local narrative and a global
audience. With the film’s Oscar campaign now successfully completed,the team is moving into an exciting new phase. Following the critical
acclaim of GEVI, which highlights the 800-year-old village of Velagavi and its fight for basic amenities, the creators are set to launch a series of bilingual singles to continue the momentum.
Director’s Note (from the Film Climax)
“This movie is dedicated to the voiceless people living in the
mountains and valleys worldwide, who are deprived of all means of
survival except for the ballot boxes that reach them during
elections.” — Written by Director Lenin Barathi
Global Feature Song: “Set Me Free!”
Composed and produced by Ricky Kej and written by Sumathy Ram, this
English track serves as the definitive anthem for the film’s mission.
The track features an elite global lineup:
Lyrics: Sumathy Ram
Music Produced & Arranged by: Vanil Veigas
Lead Vocals: Tabita Rose, Shivaraj Natraj, and Laura Dickinson
A Statement from the Producer & Cinematographer
“Music is a movement,” says Jgan Jayasurya, Producer and Cinematographer of GEVI. “Through the initiative of Executive Producer Sumathy Ram and our collaboration with Ricky Kej, StarsMusicStudio, and SunMoonStars Film Studio, my vision for Artuptriangles Film Kampany is to take the story of Velagavi to the global stage. By using
this Global Feature Song, we aim to bring worldwide attention to communities that have waited centuries for a simple road. With our Oscar journey complete, we are now excited to launch our upcoming bilingual singles to keep this message alive.” Streaming & Upcoming Releases GEVI is currently streaming on Netflix and is scheduled for release on Amazon Prime shortly.
The global launch of “Set Me Free!” leads a wave of new musical releases from the film, bringing the sounds of GEVI to audiences in multiple languages.
About the Collaborators Artuptriangles Film Kampany is an independent production house
dedicated to socially conscious filmmaking. The production team is led
by Producers Perumal Govindasamy, Jagan Jayasurya, and Jega Chirpian,
with Ganesh B and Varun Kumar serving as Co-Producers. Sumathy Ram
serves as Executive Producer, spearheading the film’s international strategy and the global feature song initiative. StarsMusicStudio and
SunMoonStars Film Studio are creative powerhouses dedicated to bridging art and activism.