‘Neelavelicham’: 5 things you should know about Aashiq Abu’s upcoming horror thriller

Aashiq Abu is one of the new generation filmmaker’s who has indeed developed a kind of unique storytelling pattern in the Malayalam film industry that is evident from his starting stage films such as ‘Daddy Cool’, and ‘Salt & Pepper’. Now the director is all set for the upcoming movie ‘Neelavelicham’. As the film started rolling on the last day, let's take a look at the 5 things you should know about Aashiq Abu’s ‘Neelavelicham’

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Aashiq Abu’s ‘Neelavelicham’ is an adaptation of the veteran writer Vaikom Muhammed Basheer’s short story by the same name. The story depicts a compassionate relationship between a talented novelist and the spirit of a charming lady who was unfortunately murdered. The short story was first published in a special annual edition of the Malayalam daily named ‘Prabhatham’.

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The young and talented director Aashiq Abu has ventured into different genres such as comedy, action, drama, and even a medical thriller. ‘Neelavelicham’ will mark the director’s first attempt at the horror genre and looking at the successful track record of Aashiq Abu it's beyond doubt that the film will be a pure cinematic genius.

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Aashiq Abu initially announced the project with the actors Prithviraj Sukumaran, Soubin Shahir, and Kunchacko Boban. Due to the pandemic issue and date clashes, the cast is now changed to Tovino Thomas, Roshan Mathew, and Shine Tom Chacko. Rima Kallingal will be playing a major female lead in the film.

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‘Neelavelicham’ will mark Aashiq Abu’s fourth outing with the ace actor Tovino Thomas. Previously both of them teamed up for the films ‘Maayanadhi’, ‘Virus’, and the recently released film ‘Naaradan’

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The veteran writer Vaikom Muhammed Basheer’s ‘Neelavelicham’ was first visualized as a film by the name ‘Bhargavi Nilayam’ starring actors Prem Nazir, Madhu, and Vijaya Nirmala. The film directed by A Vincent marks the first horror film in Malayalam and was a humongous hit during the time it was released in the year 1964.

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