Shine Tom Chacko’s Thami starts off with a low-key pooja function

Shine Tom Chacko’s upcoming movie

Thami

did away with any grand celebrations for its pooja function and instead donated the money to artistes who have been enduring financial troubles.

The low-key function was organised on the set of the movie at Uralloor in Kozhikode and was attended by the cast and crew of the film. Shine Tom Chacko handed over the plaques to the veteran artistes at the event.

The team, which most comprises of youngsters, also began shooting the film on the same day. Thami is scripted and directed by

KR Praveen

and has

Vishwajith

handling the music department.