Naslen has wrapped up the shoot of his upcoming Malayalam film, which marks his first collaboration with filmmaker Madhu C Narayanan, best known for directing the critically acclaimed Kumbalangi Nights. The yet-to-be-titled project brings together an ensemble cast featuring Soubin Shahir, Baby Jean, Chandu Salimkumar and Poornima Indrajith, among others. The film is jointly produced by Dr S Ananthu under his production banner, Dr Ananthu Productions, and Madhu C Narayanan under his newly established banner, Silent Cat Films.
The project is particularly significant for Madhu C Narayanan as it marks the production debut of Silent Cat Films. The filmmaker, who made an impressive directorial debut with Kumbalangi Nights, has been associated with several notable Malayalam films as a cinematographer and filmmaker. His return to the industry with a project headlined by one of Malayalam cinema’s most promising young actors has generated interest.
The film also features Haniya Nafisa, Franco, Anoop Mohandas and Alister Alex in supporting roles. Munsin Parari has penned the screenplay for the project, which went on floors in August with a traditional launch ceremony in Fort Kochi. The event was attended by the cast and crew, along with several members of the Malayalam film fraternity. Filmmaker Dileesh Pothan, who shares a long-standing professional association with Madhu C Narayanan, performed the customary switch-on ceremony to mark the beginning of the shoot.
Naslen’s eventful year continues with a busy lineup
The completion of this film comes at an interesting point in Naslen’s career. The actor, who rose to wider prominence with films such as Thanneer Mathan Dinangal and Premalu, has steadily established himself as one of the most sought-after young performers in Malayalam cinema. His recent appearance in Jithu Madhavan’s Tamil directorial debut, Scene, opposite Suriya, has further expanded his reach beyond the Malayalam film industry.
The action-comedy has emerged as a major box-office success, with Naslen receiving considerable appreciation for his performance. Several prominent names from the film industry, including filmmaker Atlee, actor Mahesh Babu, filmmaker Abhinav Sunder Nayak and actor Sangeeth Prathap, have also shared positive reactions to his work. The response to Scene marks another significant milestone for the young actor as he makes his presence felt in a new film industry.
Naslen’s upcoming slate suggests that he intends to maintain the momentum. He will next be seen in Bachelor Party D’eux, directed by Amal Neerad, while Tiki Taka, helmed by Rohith VS, will see him share screen space with Asif Ali. He is also part of Tharun Moorthy’s multistarrer Torpedo. Additionally, the actor has Mattancherry Mafia in his lineup, a project featuring Mammootty and Asif Ali.
Dr Ananthu Productions expands its Malayalam film slate
Meanwhile, the Madhu C Narayanan collaboration is among several projects being backed by Dr Ananthu Productions. The production house made its debut with Athiradi, starring Basil Joseph and Tovino Thomas, and is now expanding its presence through a diverse lineup of Malayalam films.
One of its notable upcoming ventures is the first feature film from Karikku, the popular Malayalam digital entertainment collective known for its web-based content and comedy sketches. The project marks an important transition for the collective as it ventures into feature filmmaking.
The banner is also producing 40 Days of House Party, which will be directed by debutant filmmaker Shifina Babin Pakker. With projects spanning established filmmakers, emerging talent and a popular digital entertainment outfit, Dr Ananthu Productions is building a varied slate.
For Madhu C Narayanan, the Naslen-starrer represents a new chapter, allowing him to explore filmmaking from the production side after making a lasting impression with Kumbalangi Nights. For Naslen, meanwhile, the film adds another interesting collaboration to a career that continues to gather momentum.
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