Sarzameen Director Kayoze Irani Reveals THIS Reason For Film's Delayed Release
Sarzameen follows the story of an Indian Army officer, whose worst fears come true when he learns that his estranged son has joined a militant group.
Ibrahim Ali Khan, Prithviraj and Kajol starrer Sarzameen has released on OTT and is getting mixed reviews. Recently, filmmaker Kayoze Irani broke his silence on the delay of his directorial debut. He shed light on the unexpected circumstances that pushed back the film's release, revealing that a serious injury to the leading man was the primary reason for the delay.
In an exclusive interview with TimesNow, Kayoze revealed the reason behind Sarzameen's delayed release. Kayoze said, 'In the middle of our shoot, Prithviraj sir was also shooting for some portions of a Malayalam film and broke his knee and was out for about six months. If he could shoot, it would be only talkie, and not action. So we had to wait."
He further added, 'The other big injury on the set was mine. I had a bad fall in Film City and a double Slip Disk. I couldn't get out of bed. For one schedule, I went to set with a walker. After I recovered, aligning everyone's dates caused a long delay."
Sarzameen follows the story of an Indian Army officer—played by Prithviraj Sukumaran—whose worst fears come true when he learns that his estranged son, portrayed by Ibrahim Ali Khan, has joined a militant group. The film attempts to explore generational trauma, ideological conflicts, and fractured familial bonds against the backdrop of a volatile region. Kajol also stars in the film in a supporting role, which has drawn its own share of criticism for its underwritten arc.
Recently, Prithviraj Sukumaran has announced his next project titled Khalifa. Taking to social media, the actor-director shared the first glimpse, sparking instant excitement among fans. Taking to his Instagram handle, Prithviraj Sukumaran shared the photo of a clapboard which has Khalifa written on it. 'Aamir Ali will see you soon," read the caption. The first schedule will start from August 6 in London. Pinkvilla has reported that it is a Malayalam-language movie, touted as a revenge thriller. The film, which was announced in 2022, is said to take place against the backdrop of a gold mafia and was earlier expected to be shot extensively in the UAE.
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