Production has wrapped on the initial filming phase for the Malayalam action feature Athiradi, with the second round of shooting set to start on November 14, according to industry insiders. The project unites actors Basil Joseph, Tovino Thomas and Vineeth Sreenivasan for their first collaboration. Zarin Shihab from Rekhachithram will join the ensemble cast.
First-time director Arun Anirudhan helms the picture, which promises a mass entertainment experience based on promotional materials. A multilingual preview showcased the three leads in visually and temperamentally distinct roles. The footage was distributed in Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Hindi and Kannada.
Anirudhan previously contributed screenplay work to Minnal Murali, the maiden superhero film from Malayalam cinema that Joseph directed. He shares writing credits with Paulson Skaria for this venture. Basil Joseph Entertainments and Doctor Ananthu Entertainments are backing the production, with Thomas and cinematographer Sameer Thahir serving as additional producers. Samuel Henry handles camera work while Vishnu Vijay composed the score. Chaman Chacko manages editing duties and Mashar Hamsa designed the wardrobe for the film.
First-time director Arun Anirudhan helms the picture, which promises a mass entertainment experience based on promotional materials. A multilingual preview showcased the three leads in visually and temperamentally distinct roles. The footage was distributed in Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Hindi and Kannada.
Anirudhan previously contributed screenplay work to Minnal Murali, the maiden superhero film from Malayalam cinema that Joseph directed. He shares writing credits with Paulson Skaria for this venture. Basil Joseph Entertainments and Doctor Ananthu Entertainments are backing the production, with Thomas and cinematographer Sameer Thahir serving as additional producers. Samuel Henry handles camera work while Vishnu Vijay composed the score. Chaman Chacko manages editing duties and Mashar Hamsa designed the wardrobe for the film.
