Paappan
Paappan | |
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Directed by | Joshiy |
Written by | RJ Shaan |
Produced by | David Kachappilly Shareef Muhammed |
Starring | Suresh Gopi |
Cinematography | Ajay David Kachappilly |
Edited by | Shyam Sasidharan |
Music by | Jakes Bejoy |
Production companies | David Kachappilly Productions Cubes International Group |
Distributed by | Aghosh Cinemas Chand V Movies |
Country | India |
Language | Malayalam |
Paappan is an upcoming Indian Malayalam-language crime thriller film directed by Joshiy.[1] The film stars Suresh Gopi in the title role along with Sunny Wayne, Nyla Usha, Neeta Pillai and Gokul Suresh in supporting roles. Produced jointly by David Kachappilly and Shareef Muhammed, the film features original score and soundtrack composed and produced by Jakes Bejoy. The filming began on 5 March 2021 in Kanjirappally.
Premise[]
The film tells the story of Abraham Mathew Mathan / Paappan, a voluntarily retired S.P. from the Crime Branch who is unwillingly reinstated to the force for investigating a long standing murder case.
Cast[]
- Suresh Gopi
- Nyla Usha
- Gokul Suresh
- Sunny Wayne
- Asha Sharath
- Neeta Pillai
- Kaniha
- Malavika Menon[2]
- Chandhunadh
- Dayyana Hameed as Cleopatra
- Jewel Mary (Cameo appearance)
- Vijayaraghavan
- Sadhika Venugopal[3]
- Abhishek Raveendran[4]
- Maala Parvathi[5]
- Tini Tom as CI Soman Nair
- Shammi Thilakan
- Sreejith Ravi[6]
Production[]
On 14 February 2021, Suresh Gopi announced that he will be teaming up with director Joshiy for his 252nd[7] venture. Writer RJ Shaan, cinematographer Ajay David Kachappilly and composer Jakes Bejoy were also reported to be part of the film.[8] The official title Paappan was announced with a poster on the following day. Nyla Usha was reported to play the female lead. Sunny Wayne, Neeta Pillai, Gokul Suresh, Kaniha and Asha Sharath were also signed to be part of the film.[1] The film marks the first time on-screen collaboration of Suresh Gopi and son Gokul Suresh.[9] The cast additions included Chandhunadh, Vijayaraghavan, Tini Tom and Shammi Thilakan.[10] Jewel Mary was reported to make a cameo appearance in the film.[11] Actress Dayyana Hameed confirmed her inclusion in the film, stating that she will play the role of a contemporary dancer.[12]
Principal photography began on 5 March 2021 in Kanjirappally.[13] The same day, Gopi shared an image of his character with a salt and pepper look.[9] According to the writer, it is a family-oriented film.[10] Kaniha, who earlier worked with Joshiy and Suresh Gopi in Christian Brothers (2011), plays the latter's pair in the film.[14] On 10 March 2021, Gopi was hospitalized after being infected with pneumonia while shooting.[15] On his discharge, he was asked to contest as the NDA candidate in the 2021 Kerala Legislative Assembly election from Thrissur and began campaigning.[16] He rejoined the sets of the film post elections.[17]
References[]
- ^ a b "Suresh Gopi to reunite with Joshiy for Paapan". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 6 March 2021.
- ^ "It's a wrap for me from set of Paapan Malavika Menon on Instagram". Instagram. Archived from the original on 26 December 2021. Retrieved 30 April 2021.
- ^ "Pappan rolling Sadhika Venugopal on Instagram". Instagram. Archived from the original on 26 December 2021. Retrieved 7 April 2021.
- ^ "Sweet buddies from Pappan Abhishek Raveendran on Instagram". Instagram. Archived from the original on 26 December 2021. Retrieved 7 April 2021.
- ^ "We were together for 'Pappan' Maala Parvathi on Instagram". Instagram. Archived from the original on 26 December 2021. Retrieved 7 April 2021.
- ^ "Happy to be part of the master craftsman Joshiysir's Paappan Sreejith Ravi on Instagram". Instagram. Archived from the original on 26 December 2021. Retrieved 7 April 2021.
- ^ "Suresh Gopi, Kaniha start shooting for 'Paappan'". Mathrubhumi. Retrieved 6 March 2021.
- ^ "Joshiy to direct Suresh Gopi". Sify. Retrieved 6 March 2021.
- ^ a b "Suresh Gopi plays Abraham Mathew Mathan in 'Paappan'; the Joshiy's directorial goes on floors!". The Times of India. Retrieved 6 March 2021.
- ^ a b "Suresh Gopi's 'Paappan,' helmed by Joshiy is a family-based movie, says RJ Shaan". The Times of India. Retrieved 6 March 2021.
- ^ "Jewel Mary to do a cameo in 'Paappan'". The Times of India. Retrieved 6 March 2021.
- ^ "Dayyana Hameed plays a dancer in Joshiy's 'Paappan'". The Times of India. Retrieved 12 August 2021.
- ^ "Suresh Gopi starrer 'Paappan' starts rolling". Sify. Retrieved 6 March 2021.
- ^ "Kaniha is paired with Suresh Gopi in Joshiy's Paappan, a decade after Christian Brothers". The Times of India. Retrieved 9 March 2021.
- ^ "Suresh Gopi hospitalised due to pneumonia amidst candidate selection". Mathrubhumi. Retrieved 7 April 2021.
- ^ "Suresh Gopito commencecampaign soon". The Times of India. Retrieved 7 April 2021.
- ^ "Suresh Gopi is back in action as he starts shooting for 'Paappan'". The Times of India. Retrieved 7 April 2021.
External links[]
- Malayalam-language films
- Upcoming Malayalam-language films
- Indian films
- Upcoming films
- Indian crime thriller films