Director Madhu C Narayanan has officially begun work on his much-awaited second feature. The filmmaker, who made an acclaimed debut with Kumbalangi Nights, commenced production on his new, yet-to-be-titled Malayalam film on Wednesday with a traditional switch-on ceremony held in Fort Kochi.
The launch event was attended by members of the cast, crew and several well-wishers from the industry. Adding a sentimental touch to the occasion, filmmaker Dileesh Pothan, under whom Madhu previously worked as an assistant director, performed the customary switch-on, marking the beginning of the film’s shoot.
The project stars Naslen in the lead and features an impressive supporting cast that includes Soubin Shahir, Baby Jean, Chandu Salimkumar, Poornima Indrajith, Haniya Nafisa, Franco, Anoop Mohandas and Alister Alex, who was last seen in Joji.
Madhu’s return behind the camera has generated considerable excitement among Malayalam cinema enthusiasts. His debut feature, Kumbalangi Nights, released in 2019, went on to become one of the industry’s most celebrated films in recent years, earning widespread acclaim for its layered writing, emotionally rich characters and nuanced exploration of masculinity and family dynamics. Expectations are naturally high as the filmmaker embarks on his sophomore outing.
The film is jointly produced by Dr Ananthu Productions and Madhu’s own banner, Silent Cat Films. It also marks the first production venture under the Silent Cat Films banner.
Naslen’s packed slate continues to grow
The new project further strengthens Naslen’s increasingly busy lineup. Over the past few years, the young actor has established himself as one of Malayalam cinema’s most bankable emerging stars, balancing coming-of-age dramas with mainstream entertainers.
He is currently part of several high-profile productions, including Amal Neerad’s Bachelor Party D’eux, Rohith VS’s Tiki Taka, which stars Asif Ali in the lead, and Tharun Moorthy’s ensemble drama Torpedo. The actor is also set to make his Tamil cinema debut with director Jithu Madhavan’s upcoming film starring Suriya, adding another significant milestone to his rapidly expanding career.
Meanwhile, producer Dr Ananthu is steadily building an ambitious production slate. After making his debut as a producer with Athiradi, he is now backing the feature film debut of the popular Malayalam digital collective Karikku. That project is scheduled to begin its Chennai shooting schedule on August 7.
His banner also has 40 Days of House Party in post-production. The film marks the directorial debut of Shifina Babin Pakker, wife of filmmaker Jithu Madhavan. In addition, the production house is expected to announce two more projects in the coming days, signalling an aggressive expansion into Malayalam film production.
While details about Madhu C Narayanan’s latest film, including its title and storyline, are being kept under wraps for now, the combination of the filmmaker’s return, Naslen’s growing popularity and a talented ensemble cast has already made it one of the more anticipated Malayalam projects currently in production.
With cameras now rolling in Fort Kochi, audiences will be keenly watching for more updates on what promises to be an exciting new chapter in Madhu C Narayanan’s filmmaking journey.
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