Kannada Film / ‘Kantara’ Star Rishab Shetty Teams Up With ‘Manjummel Boys’ Director For Something New
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National Award-winning actor-filmmaker Rishab Shetty is set to collaborate with Malayalam director Chidambaram, known for 'Manjummel Boys', for two films.
Bengaluru, Oct 5: National Award-winning actor-filmmaker Rishab Shetty is set to join hands with Malayalam director Chidambaram, best known for the blockbuster "Manjummel Boys", for two films.
According to sources, one of the two projects will be a Kannada sports drama, which will be made first. The film is currently in the pre-production stage and is expected to go on floors sometime next year.
The sports drama will be produced by well-known Malayalam film producer Shibu Thameens. Further details about the film's storyline, cast and crew are expected to be announced later.
Chidambaram has established himself as a distinctive voice in Malayalam cinema with his unconventional storytelling and focus on human emotions. He made his directorial debut with "Jan.E.Man" before achieving wider recognition with "Manjummel Boys", which became a major commercial success.
According to sources, one of the two projects will be a Kannada sports drama, which will be made first. The film is currently in the pre-production stage and is expected to go on floors sometime next year.
The sports drama will be produced by well-known Malayalam film producer Shibu Thameens. Further details about the film's storyline, cast and crew are expected to be announced later.
Chidambaram has established himself as a distinctive voice in Malayalam cinema with his unconventional storytelling and focus on human emotions. He made his directorial debut with "Jan.E.Man" before achieving wider recognition with "Manjummel Boys", which became a major commercial success.
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His collaboration with Shetty brings together two filmmakers known for stories rooted in local culture and everyday experiences.
For Shetty, the upcoming sports drama marks a move into another genre as he continues to explore different subjects as an actor and filmmaker. He has also been associated with "Jai Hanuman", one of his eagerly awaited upcoming projects.
Shetty's work in the "Kantara" franchise, including his National Award-winning performance, has further established him as one of the notable creative voices in Indian cinema.
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A few days ago, Shetty took to social media to reflect on the making of "Kantara: Chapter 1" as the film completed one year. He recalled the journey behind the project and the experience of bringing the story to the screen.
Shetty has frequently drawn from local traditions, folklore and cultural experiences in his work. His move into the sports drama genre is expected to offer a different setting while retaining his interest in rooted storytelling.
For Shetty, the upcoming sports drama marks a move into another genre as he continues to explore different subjects as an actor and filmmaker. He has also been associated with "Jai Hanuman", one of his eagerly awaited upcoming projects.
Shetty's work in the "Kantara" franchise, including his National Award-winning performance, has further established him as one of the notable creative voices in Indian cinema.
Also Read: Ram Gopal Varma Criticises Celebrities' Response to AI-Morphed 'Chuttamalle' Video
A few days ago, Shetty took to social media to reflect on the making of "Kantara: Chapter 1" as the film completed one year. He recalled the journey behind the project and the experience of bringing the story to the screen.
Shetty has frequently drawn from local traditions, folklore and cultural experiences in his work. His move into the sports drama genre is expected to offer a different setting while retaining his interest in rooted storytelling.
The second film in Shetty and Chidambaram's two-film collaboration has not yet been revealed. Sources close to the project said more details about the storyline, cast and crew of the upcoming projects are likely to be announced soon.
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