Tovino Thomas’s next movie was revealed on Saturday. To be directed by Muhsin Parari, the film is titled Thallumaala. Tovino took to social media and unveiled the title. The film also has Soubin Shahir playing another lead in the film. The film marks the first time collaboration of Tovino and Soubin.
The film is the second directorial venture of Muhsin Parari, who started his career by directing KL 10 Patthu released in 2015. Though the film was critically acclaimed it did not perform well at the box-office. He later co-wrote Sudani from Nigeria with director Zakariya Mohammed, which became a blockbuster hit. His recent work is Virus, directed by Aashiq Abu. Muhsin co-wrote the script with Suhas and Sharafu.
To be bankrolled by Aashiq Abu and Rima Kallingal under the banner OPM, the technical crew of Thallumaala consists of Jimshi Khalid for cinematography and music by Sushin Shyam. The film is slated to hit the screens by 2020 September.
Tovino Thomas currently has a slew of projects on hand, including Edakkad Battalion 06. The star will be seen playing an army officer in the film, which is directed by Swapnesh K Nair. Reports say that Edakkad Battalion 06 is inspired by a true story, the details of which are kept under wraps for now. Tovino also has 563 St. Charles Street, Kilometers and Kilometers, Minnal Murali, Joe and a few other projects. Of this, Kilometers and Kilometers is in the post-production mode.
While Soubin Shahir’s Vikrithi has hit the screens and is doing well, he is also busy with his directorial. The film, which will be his second as a director, has Kunchacko Boban in the lead role. Besides this directorial, he also has a number of acting assignments needing his attention. Jack and Jill, directed by ace cinematographer Santhosh Sivan, has reached the post-production stage; Third World Boys and Trance, directed by Anwar Rasheed and starring Fahadh Faasil, are in the filming stage while Android Kunjappan Ver. 5.25 and Joothan are in the pre-production stage.
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