Karate Chandran featuring Fahadh Faasil in the lead role has officially started filming in Kottayam with a traditional pooja ceremony and switch-on event. The upcoming Malayalam movie is backed by Bhavana Studios and marks the directorial debut of Roy, who previously worked as a co-director on films associated with filmmaker Dileesh Pothan, starting with Maheshinte Prathikaaram. The project has sparked significant curiosity among movie enthusiasts due to the talented team involved both on and off screen. The production is steered by the founding trio of Dileesh Pothan, Fahadh Faasil and Syam Pushkaran, who have previously collaborated on several notable Malayalam productions under the Bhavana Studios banner.

Star-Studded Cast and Crew

Karate Chandran features a large ensemble cast alongside Fahadh Faasil, including Vijayaraghavan, Johny Antony, Sudheesh, Renji Panicker, Gokul Suresh, Suresh Krishna, Spadikam George, Manohari Joy, Jaya Kurup and Manjushree Nair. Specific details about the characters and plot remain secret. The story, screenplay and dialogues are co-written by S. Hareesh and Vinoy Thomas. The technical team consists of Rakesh Haridas as cinematographer and Kiran Das as editor. Justin Varghese handles the musical score, Vivek Kalathil serves as production designer, Mashar Hamsa oversees costumes, and Ronex Xavier manages makeup duties.

Extensive 140-Day Shooting Schedule

The makers have laid out an extensive 140-day shooting schedule for Karate Chandran, with production taking place across Kottayam and surrounding regions. This lengthy timeline signifies that filming will continue over multiple months. While the production house has not yet revealed a theatrical release date, the ambitious venture adds to Bhavana Studios’ growing slate of Malayalam films. Fans and industry followers await further updates regarding the plot, character details, and the eventual release schedule of the movie.

Source: Filmfare

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