Anil Kumbazha is calm and composed although “Pallimani†marks his directorial debut. He didn’t get cold feet, thanks to filmmakers like Bharathan and Rajeev Anchal, who entered M-Town as art directors and then turned to film and came out with flying colors! “Although I have worked as an artistic director for many years, cinema has always been in my heart. I think artistic directors are closer to the process of making a film than assistant directors. We clearly know how the frame will be composed or how it would perform in the output. I always wanted to make a film and now everything has fallen into place, â€explained Anil Kumbazha.
‘Pallimani’, as the title suggests, revolves around a church. “Our film traces the incidents that occur one day after a family arrives in an old church. Shwetha Menon and Nithya Das will play the main characters. Actor Kailash will also be seen in a central role in the film. ‘Pallinani’ has elements of horror and thriller, â€he added.
Anil Kumbazha was silent when asked for further details regarding the script, however claimed the next film would provide viewers with a “seat edge experience”. The upcoming film is scripted by KV Anil.
The junior director also revealed that his team led by art director Sajeesh Thamarassery are erecting a massive set at Chitranjali Studio in Trivandrum. . Work on the decor has started and currently there are around 60 people building it. We are building a three story church and that alone costs around Rs. 40 lakhs.
Pre-production work is going at breakneck speed and the directors are hoping to start filming on December 13, 2021.
