Kochi- Vinayak’s first film after Rajinikanth’s Jailer with Suraj Venjarammood. The pooja of the film titled ‘Thek Vadakk’ was held at Palakkad Puttur Sri Thirupuraikkal Devi Temple.
After the Mammootty-starrer Nankakal Nerat, S. The movie written by Harish is directed by Prem Shankar who is famous in the advertising industry. S. The film is adapted from Harish’s story ‘Ratri Kaval’.
Minnal Murali, co-producer of RDX films Anjana Philip’s Anjana Talkies and ad-film director V. Theku Vadak is jointly produced by A Sreekumar’s Wars Studios. Sam C. who is famous for Vikram Veda, Kaiti, Odiyan and RDX films. Music by AS.
Suraj Venjarammood, who won the National Award for Perariathavar, and Vinayakan, who won the State Award for his performance in Kammatipadam, won the audience’s appreciation for their many unique roles. The crew members are not giving any hints about the story of the film in which they are together.
S. who is famous in Neo Malayalam literature. Harish has also scripted movies like Aden, Jallikattu and Churuli before this. In 2017, ‘Rundu Pear’, which was a competition film at IFFK, was directed by Prem Shankar. He was creative director at advertising agencies like Ogilvy, Gray, Fisheye, McCann and Push 360. Prem Shankar has directed commercials for brands like Britannia, ITC, TVS, Levi’s and Wrangler.
Suresh Rajan, who was the cinematographer of films like Kut Vum Shiksha, Valiya Perunnal, Kismat, Vela, and Kiran Das, the cinematographer of films like Romancham and Roshak, are also in the cast.
Thek Vaddak is the first film in the series called Katha hai Manhya, which was announced by the Anjana-Wars joint production company. Five films based on literature and events are being prepared for filming. Producer Anjana Philip said that the plot of the first film is about two individuals and their extraordinary relationship.
“Two unique talents of Malayalam cinema come together on screen from South to North. Vinayakan and Suraj Venjarammood teaming up for the first time is very exciting. The fact that their characters are in the vicinity of laughter will give the audience a better experience,” producer V. A Sreekumar said.
Malayali entrepreneur Santosh Kotai from Australia is also a production partner.
The shooting of the movie will take place in Palakkad in the month of March.
