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Is Unni Mukundan Ayyappan? The trailer of Malikappuram has been released
The trailer of Malikappuram directed by debutant Vishnu Sasishankar starring Unni Mukundan has been released. The story of the film follows eight-year-old Kalyani’s desire to go to Sabarimala and meet Ayyappan.
Child actor Devananda plays the titular character in the film. After watching the trailer, it seems that Unni Mukundan is playing the role of Ayyappan in the film. Ayyappan is the superhero of a child named Kalyani in the film.
Along with the trailer, he wrote on Facebook that Malikappuram is not just a film for him but a mission. ‘Malikappuram is not only a film for me but also an assignment.
It is considered a blessing that the film is hitting the theaters during this Mandal period. Malikappuram is my dedication to the crores of Ayyappa devotees.
I believe that everyone who loves me will encourage me to watch the movie in the theater rather than support them with words,’ the actor wrote on Facebook.
The film is jointly produced by Anton Joseph’s An Mega Media and Venu Kunnapilli’s Kavya Film Company. Vishnu Sasishankar is the son of director Sasishankar who made films like Narayam, Kunhikoonan and Mr. Butler.
The film is edited by Vishnu. Written by Abhilash Pillai. This is a screenplay by Abhilash Pillai following Patham Valav, Night Drive and Kadavar.
Apart from Unnimukundan, Indrans, Manoj K Jayan, Saiju Kurup, Ramesh Pisharati, Sampath Ram, Sreepath, Devananda and Alfie Panjikaran are also playing the lead roles in the film.
The film is produced by Priya Venu and Neeta Pinto. Cinematography by Vishnu Narayanan, music and background score by Ranjin Raj, lyrics by Santhosh Verma.
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