Malayalam version of Raj B Shetty’s ‘Toby’ to hit screens in Kerala on 22 September

Entertainment By South First Desk 14/09/2023 Read the article

The Malayalam version of Raj B Shetty’s critically acclaimed Kannada film Toby will be released in Kerala on 22 September. It is directed by Raj’s former associate Basil AL Chalakkal.

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More than the story, it is the performance of Raj B Shetty as Toby and others supporting him to good effect that made it compelling to watch. The film also got good reviews from critics.

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The movie is distributed by Dulquer Salmaan’s Wayfarer Films in the State. It also casts Chaithra Achar, Samyukta Hornad, and Gopalkrishna Deshpande in crucial roles.

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Raj took to social media to confirm the release of Toby in Malayalam. He wrote: “Landing on the most amazing avenue for our Malayalam release.”

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Raj B Shetty is known to Malayali audiences for his movie Garuda Gamana Vrishabha Vahana which was released in 2021. The flick was praised by Malayalee critics after its OTT premiere.

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The release of Raj B Shetty’s Toby in Kerala comes as a significant move since he is soon debuting in a Malayalam movie Rudhiram. It is directed by Jisho Lon Antony.

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Actor Prithviraj Sukumaran along with producer Listin Stephen’s Magic Frames has been instrumental in releasing Kannada flicks like Kantara (2022), KGF 2 (2022), and more.

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This time, Wayfarer Productions has teamed up with Raj B Shetty for Toby. King of Kotha (2023) was the recent release bankrolled by Wayfarer Films.

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