Ram (film)
Ram is an upcoming Indian Malayalam-language action thriller film written and directed by Jeethu Joseph and produced by Abhishek Films and Passion Studios. The film stars Mohanlal in the title role, while Trisha making her second venture in Malayalam Film Industry as the female lead opposite to Lal.[1] Indrajith Sukumaran, Adil Hussain, Durga Krishnan and Saikumar playing important supporting roles. The film's music was composed by debutant Vishnu Shyam.
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Directed by | Jeethu Joseph |
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Written by | Jeethu Joseph |
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Music by | Vishnu Shyam |
Cinematography | Satheesh Kurup |
Edited by | V. S. Vinayak |
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Distributed by | Maxlab Cinemas and Entertainments |
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Country | India |
Language | Malayalam |
Principal photography of the film began on 5 January 2020 in Kochi.[2] The crew are planning to shoot the film in Kochi, Delhi, Dhanushkodi, Chennai, Colombo, London, Istanbul and Cairo. The film is scheduled for release on Pooja 2020 but postponed due to 2020 coronaviruspandemic. The film is now scheduled to release in 2021.[3]
Cast
- Mohanlal as Ramchandrasekhar "Ram"
- Trisha as Vineetha
- Indrajith Sukumaran
- Siddique
- Saikumar
- Suresh Chandra Menon
- Adil Hussain
- Vinay Forrt as Praveen
- Durga Krishna as Meera
- Suman as Dhananjay
- Leona Lishoy
- Kalabhavan Shajohn
- Santhosh Keezhattoor
- Tini Tom
- Hima Shankar
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
The music for the film is being composed by debutant Vishnu Shyam, with lyrics for the songs written by Vinayak Sasikumar.[9]
Release
The film is planned to release on 22 October 2020 during Pooja holidays but postponed due to 2020 coronavirus pandemic. The film is now scheduled to release in 2021.
References
- https://www.mathrubhumi.com/movies-music/news/mohanlal-trisha-krishnan-raam-jeethu-joseph-anoop-menon-1.4489775
- "Mohanlal looks super cool and stylish as he shoots for 'RAM' - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 17 January 2020.
- https://www.filmibeat.com/malayalam/news/2020/mohanlal-s-ram-is-delayed-confirms-jeethu-joseph-trisha-krishnan-indrajith-sukumaran-298052.html
- S., Srivatsan (17 December 2019). "Jeethu Joseph on 'Thambi', the Chinese remake of 'Drishyam' and Mohanlal's 'Ram'". The Hindu. Retrieved 18 January 2020.
- 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.
- George, Vijay (5 December 2019). "I don't want to do remakes any more: Jeethu Joseph". The Hindu. Retrieved 18 January 2020.
- Express News Service (18 December 2019). "Jeethu Joseph's next with Mohanlal titled 'Ram'". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 18 January 2020.
- 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.
- Joy, Joys (16 December 2019). "വിഷ്ണുവും വിനായകും കൈ കോർക്കുന്നു; ജീത്തു ജോസഫിന്റെ മോഹൻലാൽ ചിത്രം 'റാമി'നു വേണ്ടി". News18 Malayalam (in Malayalam). Retrieved 18 January 2020.