Mammootty starts shooting for new film ‘Bazooka’

Malayalam actor Mammootty started shooting for his upcoming film on Wednesday. bazooka In Kerala’s Ernakulam, the makers announced on Wednesday. The Malayalam language crime drama is being directed by debutant filmmaker Dino Dennis, son of veteran screenwriter Kaloor Dennis.

Mammootty said he was immediately drawn to Bazooka, which has a tight script and well-rounded characters. “It’s nice to come across a script that surprises you and grabs your interest right away. bazooka An action film but it is also a game of wit and has strong, well-crafted characters. I am looking forward to the process of filming as I know my character will take me on a very interesting journey,” the 71-year-old actor said in a statement.

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Dennis said it is a dream come true for him as he has always been keen to work with screen idols. “I am thrilled as it is a privilege of a lifetime to direct someone of his stature and experience. Together, we look forward to creating film magic and a film for all ages as Mammootty sir and his fans come together are nothing less than a cinematic milestone,” said the director.

The film is produced by Yoodlee Films, the film studio arm of Saregama India Limited and co-produced by Theater of Dreams. Siddharth Anand Kumar, Senior Vice President, Films & Events, Saregama India Limited, said that they are looking forward to making a film that will be loved by the audience. “Our passion for telling stories has led us to explore different formats, genres and languages ​​over the years and this moment is like no other as we are collaborating with the great Mammootty for the first time. Here’s why We took our time to fine-tune the script and to get all the pre-production details perfectly,” said Kumar.

Also starring filmmaker-actor Gautham Menon, bazooka It will also be shot in Kochi and Bengaluru.