‘Puzhu’ director Ratheena commences work on her next, ‘Paathirathri’

Movies By South First Desk Jun 10, 2024 Read the article

Ratheena, the director of Puzhu (2022), has announced her next film, Paathirathri, featuring Soubin Shahir and Navya Nair in the lead roles. The ceremony took place on 10 June.

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During the event, scriptwriters Shahi Kabeer and Shaji Marad presented the screenplay to director Ratheena. The title of the movie was unveiled by Soubin Shahir and Navya Nair.

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The film is produced by KV Abdul Nazer under the Benzy Productions banner, which previously bankrolled Oruthee (2022) featuring Navya Nair.

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The Paathirathri cast also includes Sunny Wayne, Shabareesh Varma, and Ann Augustine. Shehnad Jalal handles the cinematography, while Jakes Bejoy composes the music.

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Soubin Shahir, who’s working on Pravinkoodu Shappu, directed by debutant Sreeraj Sreenivasan, appeared in the recently-released, Nadikar (2024) and Manjummel Boys (2024).

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Navya Nair was last seen in Janaki Jaane (2023) and is further set to play the female lead in Suresh Gopi’s new movie, Varaham.

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Expectations are high for this one, as Ratheena’s debut film Puzhu addressed serious issues and sparked discussions on caste discrimination prevalent in Kerala.

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The Malayalam film marks Ratheena’s directorial debut, featuring Mammootty and Parvathy Thiruvothu in pivotal roles.

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