Aaraattu (2021 film)

Aaraattu (transl. Sacred bath; original title: Neyyattinkara Gopante Aaraattu), is an upcoming Indian Malayalam-language action-comedy film directed by B. Unnikrishnan and written by Udaykrishna.[1][2] It stars Mohanlal and Shraddha Srinath in the lead roles and features Siddique, Nedumudi Venu, Saikumar, Swasika and Rachana Narayanankutty in supporting roles.[3]

For the Kerala temple ritual, see Aaraattu.
Aaraattu
Poster
Directed byB. Unnikrishnan
Produced bySajeesh Manjery
RD Illuminations
Written byUdaykrishna
StarringMohanlal
Music byRahul Raj
CinematographyVijay Ulaganath
Edited byShameer Muhammed
Production
company
Hippo Prime Motion Pictures
Movie Pay Media's
RD Illuminations
Distributed byRD Illuminations
Release date
  • 12 August 2021 (2021-08-12)
CountryIndia
LanguageMalayalam

Principal photography of the film began on 23 November 2020 in Palakkad district.[4][5][6]

Plot

The film revolves around the events following the arrival of Gopan from his hometown Neyyattinkara to a village in Palakkad district.

Cast

Production

The crew has planned to shoot the film in Palakkad and Hyderabad.[3] The film began its principal photography on 23 November 2020 in Palakkad district.[7] Shraddha Srinath joined the set on the very next day, where she plays the character of an IAS officer.[5] The filming was done following the COVID-19 protocols and safety measures.[1]

Mohanlal's character drives a vintage black Mercedes-Benz with 2255 on the number plate, a reference to Mohanlal's iconic line from his 1986 film Rajavinte Makan. Shameer Muhammed edits the film while Vijay Ulaganath is the cinematographer. Rahul Raj composes the original songs and background score.[3][8][6] The two day shoot at the Palakkad Town railway station costs ₹23.46 lakhs for renting six coaches from Indian railways.[9]

Release

The movie is scheduled to release in 12 August 2021[10] as the Onam release for Mohanlal.[1]

References
  1. Sidhardhan, Sanjith (15 November 2020). "Mohanlal-B Unnikrishnan film titled Aaraattu". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 31 December 2020. Retrieved 5 January 2021.
  2. "Shraddha Srinath pairs up with Mohanlal in 'Aarattu'". Mathrubhumi. 27 November 2020. Archived from the original on 27 November 2020. Retrieved 5 January 2021.
  3. "Mohanlal's next is Aaraattu". The New Indian Express. 17 November 2020. Archived from the original on 28 November 2020. Retrieved 5 January 2021.
  4. "Mohanlal's Aarattu begins filming". The New Indian Express. 24 November 2020. Archived from the original on 4 January 2021. Retrieved 5 January 2021.
  5. "Shraddha Srinath joins 'Aarattu'; shares her first conversation with Mohanlal". The Times of India. 24 November 2020. Archived from the original on 31 December 2020. Retrieved 5 January 2021.
  6. "Here's the first look poster of Mohanlal's 'Aarattu'". Kerala Kaumudi. 6 December 2020. Archived from the original on 5 January 2021. Retrieved 5 January 2021.
  7. "Mohanlal starts shooting for B Unnikrishnan directorial Aaraattu". The Indian Express. 24 November 2020. Archived from the original on 28 November 2020. Retrieved 5 January 2021.
  8. K, Janani (6 December 2020). "Mohanlal unveils Aarattu first look poster. Fans can't keep calm". India Today. Archived from the original on 10 December 2020. Retrieved 5 January 2021.
  9. Satish, A (23 January 2021). "Mohanlal-starrer 'Aarattu' fetches Railways Rs 23.46 lakh revenue". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 23 January 2021.
  10. Soman, Deepa (24 January 2021). "'Aarattu' to hit theatres on August 12". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 24 January 2021. Retrieved 31 January 2021.
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