Kaaval (upcoming film)

Kaaval is an upcoming Indian Malayalam-language action thriller film written and directed by Nithin Renji Panicker. Produced by Joby George under the banner of Goodwill Entertainments, the film stars Suresh Gopi in the lead role. Ranjin Raj composes the film's original score and soundtrack and Nikhil S. Praveen is its cinematographer.

Kaaval
Title poster
Directed byNithin Renji Panicker
Produced byJoby George
Written byNithin Renji Panicker
StarringSuresh Gopi
Music byRanjin Raj
CinematographyNikhil S. Praveen
Edited byMansoor Muthutty
Production
company
CountryIndia
LanguageMalayalam

Cast

Production

Speculations about Nithin Renji Panicker directing Suresh Gopi in the sequel of Lelam (1997) were reported in medias by late 2016.[1] He later confirmed about the film which was to be written and produced by his father Renji Panicker.[2][3][4] However, due to technical reasons, the filming of the movie got delayed and by this time Nithin had planned another thriller starring Suresh Gopi and Lal.[5] The film reportedly set against the backdrop of a forest was said to have Idukki as the main location.[6] Suresh Gopi was said to portray a two-shaded character.[7] On 27 October 2019, the title of the film was officially announced.[8] Due to other work commitments, Lal opted out of the film and Renji Panicker replaced him. Filming was set to commence by late January 2020.[9]

Principal photography began on 25 January 2020, in Kattappana, Kerala.[10] Suresh Gopi joined the sets on 27 January 2020. Goodwill Entertainments' Joby George was the film's producer. It also features Zaya David, Muthumani, Sujith Shankar, Alencier Ley Lopez and Kannan Rajan P. Dev in pivotal roles. National award winning cinematographer Nikhil S. Praveen, music director Ranjin Raj and editor Mansoor Muthutty were confirmed as part of the crew.[11] The film's post production works began on 1 June 2020.[12]

References
  1. Anu James (7 October 2016). "Is Suresh Gopi's Lelam sequel on the cards?". International Business Times. Retrieved 2 June 2020.
  2. Meera Suresh (2 January 2017). "Gear up for Anakattil Chackochi". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2 June 2020.
  3. Express News Service (2 August 2017). "Renji Panicker busy scripting two mammoth projects". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2 June 2020.
  4. Express Features (16 January 2018). "Lelam sequel to start rolling in March". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2 June 2020.
  5. Nirmal Narayanan (31 July 2019). "Mollywood audience excited as action King Suresh Gopi makes a comeback". International Business Times. Retrieved 2 June 2020.
  6. Express News Service (1 August 2019). "Suresh Gopi, Lal to team up for a new thriller". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2 June 2020.
  7. Anjana George (30 October 2019). "Suresh Gopi to portray a two-shaded character in Nithin Renji Panicker film". The Times of India. Retrieved 2 June 2020.
  8. Deepika Jayaram (27 October 2019). "Suresh Gopi's next with Nithin Renji Panicker gets a name". The Times of India. Retrieved 2 June 2020.
  9. Digital Native (23 January 2020). "Renji Panicker to take up Lal's role in 'Kaval'". The News Minute. Retrieved 2 June 2020.
  10. Digital Native (29 January 2020). "Suresh Gopi joins the sets of 'Kaval'". The News Minute. Retrieved 2 June 2020.
  11. CE Features (28 January 2020). "Suresh Gopi joins the set of 'Kaval'". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2 June 2020.
  12. CE Features (1 June 2020). "Dubbing begins for Suresh Gopi's Kaval". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2 June 2020.
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