Following in his father
Sathyan Anthikad and twin brother Anoop's footsteps,
Akhil Sathyan is also stepping into filmmaking. Akhil Sathyan, the son of veteran filmmaker Sathyan Anthikad has kickstarted his maiden directorial venture today in Kochi. The yet to be titled movie will see Mollywood actor
Fahadh Faasil essaying the lead role. Makers have begun the shoot with an auspicious pooja held at Kadavanthara, Kochi. Viji Venkatesh, who plays the pivotal character in the movie officially commenced the shoot after lighting the lamp. Anjana Jayaprakash of the 'Queen' series will play the female lead in the movie. Mollywood actor and dancer
Vineeth will also be seen essaying a pivotal character in the film.
As per reports, the movie will also see a bunch of newcomers essaying the supporting cast. Most of the schedules from the movie will be filmed in Mumbai and Goa. 'Ambili' fame Sharan Velayudhan will crank the lens, while Justin Prabhakar will compose the music. The movie is bankrolled by Sethu Mannarkkad under the banner of Full Moon Cinema. Other details regarding the story haven't been disclosed yet.
In the past, Akhil has assisted his father and filmmaker Sathyan Anthikad during the shoot of the 2018 movie 'Njan Prakashan'. Akhil was impressed by Fahadh’s acting skills in the movie and decided to cast him in his maiden venture. Akhil's twin brother Anoop, recently completed the shoots of his maiden directorial venture 'Varane Avashyamund'.
Anoop Sathyan’s movie has a stellar cast including Suresh Gopi, Shobana, Dulquer Salmaan, and Kalyani Priyadarshan. The movie is currently in its post-production stage and will hit the screens in a few weeks.
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