‘Oru Durooha Saahacharyathil': First look of Kunchacko Boban's next, directed by Ratheesh Balakrishnan Poduval, out
The first look features the cast in Army green costumes, with Kunchacko, Sajin and Chidambaram using a spaced-out Dileesh's hands to control guns.
Oru Durooha Saahacharyathil also features Sharanya Ramachandran, Rajesh Madhavan, Divya Vishwanath, and Sudheesh, among others. With music scored by Dawn Vincent, the film has cinematography by Arjun Sethu and editing by Manoj Kannoth. Kunchacko and Listin Stephen produce the film under their Udaya Pictures and Magic Frames banners.
Notably, the film marks a reunion between Ratheesh and Kunchacko after their hit 2022 film Nna Thaan Case Kodu, and its 2024 spin-off Sureshanteyum Sumalathayudeyum Hrudayahariyaya Pranayakadha, headlined by Rajesh and Chithra.
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