Ram (film)

Ram is an upcoming Indian Malayalam-language action thriller film written and directed by Jeethu Joseph and produced by Ramesh P Pillai under Abhishek Films’ banner. The film stars Mohanlal in the title role, while Trisha will be seen as the female lead opposite to Lal.[1] Indrajith Sukumaran, Adil Hussain, Durga Krishnan and Saikumar will appear in supporting roles. Anil Johnson was signed in as the composer of the movie. However he opted out in favour of the same team's sequel to the 2013 blockbuster Drishyam. Composer Vidyasagar's protege Vishnu Shyam was then given the opportunity to compose the score for the movie.

Ram
Announcement poster
Directed byJeethu Joseph
Produced by
  • Ramesh P. Pillai
Written byJeethu Joseph
Starring
Music byVishnu Shyam
CinematographySatheesh Kurup
Edited byV. S. Vinayak
Production
company
  • Abhishek Films
Distributed byMaxlab Cinemas and Entertainments
Release date
  • 2021 (2021)
CountryIndia
LanguageMalayalam

Principal photography of the film began on 5 January 2020 in Kochi.[2] The crew has planned to shoot the film in Kochi, Delhi, Dhanushkodi, Chennai, Colombo, London, Istanbul and Cairo. The film is now scheduled to release in 2021.[3]

Cast

Production

Jeethu Joseph began the pre-production work of Ram by late 2019, while involved in the post-production work of The Body and Thambi at the same time.[4] In September 2019, it was reported that Mohanlal and Trisha will be starring in Jeethu's high-budget thriller produced by Chennai-based Abhishek Films, which is to be shot in India and abroad, with filming set to begin in November, lasting 100 days.[5] Filming date was pushed to late December, to start during the releasing week of Thambi. Jeethu describes the genre as an action thriller with story set in several countries.[6]

A pooja function for the film and a press meet was held on 16 December 2019, where the film's title was revealed. While interacting to the press, Jeethu said that he was approached by the producers three years ago to make a second film with Mohanlal after Drishyam (2013), "I was tensed about doing another film with Lalettan because it's a huge responsibility. It took me three years to come up with the right subject". During the casting process, Trisha was suggested for the role by Mohanlal.[7] He also suggested Prachi Tehlan for another role. The film also features Adil Hussain, Indrajith Sukumaran, and Durga Krishna in pivotal roles.[8]

Music

Anil Johnson was signed in as the composer of the movie. However he opted out in favour of the same team sequel to the 2013 blockbuster Drishyam. Composer Vidyasagar's protege Vishnu Shyam was then given the opportunity to compose the score for the movie. The lyrics for songs were written by Vinayak Sasikumar.[9]

Release

The film was planned to be released on 22 October 2020 during Pooja holidays but postponed due to 2020 coronavirus pandemic. The film is now scheduled to be released in 2021.

References
  1. "ഇതിഹാസ താരത്തോടൊപ്പം; ഇതൊരു ഭാഗ്യമാണ്". Mathrubhumi.
  2. "Mohanlal looks super cool and stylish as he shoots for 'RAM' - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 17 January 2020.
  3. "Mohanlal's Ram Is Delayed, Confirms Director Jeethu Joseph!". www.filmibeat.com. 24 April 2020.
  4. S., Srivatsan (17 December 2019). "Jeethu Joseph on 'Thambi', the Chinese remake of 'Drishyam' and Mohanlal's 'Ram'". The Hindu. Retrieved 18 January 2020.
  5. Express News Service (9 September 2019). "Mohanlal, Trisha to star in director Jeethu Joseph's next film". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 18 January 2020.
  6. George, Vijay (5 December 2019). "I don't want to do remakes any more: Jeethu Joseph". The Hindu. Retrieved 18 January 2020.
  7. Express News Service (18 December 2019). "Jeethu Joseph's next with Mohanlal titled 'Ram'". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 18 January 2020.
  8. Express News Service (15 January 2020). "Prachi Tehlan in talks to join Mohanlal-Jeethu Joseph's 'Ram'". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 18 January 2020.
  9. Joy, Joys (16 December 2019). "വിഷ്ണുവും വിനായകും കൈ കോർക്കുന്നു; ജീത്തു ജോസഫിന്‍റെ മോഹൻലാൽ ചിത്രം 'റാമി'നു വേണ്ടി". News18 Malayalam (in Malayalam). Retrieved 18 January 2020.
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