Last year, we reported that the pre-production works on the Nivin Pauly-starrer Shekhara Varma Rajavu were underway. The upcoming film, originally announced in 2021, commenced shooting on Monday following a pooja ceremony held at Kalamassery, Kochi. It is directed by Anuraj Manohar, who previously made his directorial debut with Shane Nigam and Shine Tom Chacko's 2019 film Ishq.

Shekara Varma Rajavu is scripted by S Ranjith and produced by the lead actor's home banner Pauly Jr Pictures. Billed as a social satire, the film will have Nivin as the eponymous character, who happens to be the descendant of a royal family. Earlier in a brief chat with us, Anuraj had said that it discusses the politics of the common man and revolves around the main character, his place in society, and his conflict with it. On the technical front, Shekara Varma Rajavu has cinematographer Ansar Shah and editor Kiran Das.

Meanwhile, Anuraj is also helming Tovino Thomas' Narivetta, reportedly based on true events. The film, also starring Suraj Venjaramoodu and Tamil actor Cheran, recently wrapped up the first schedule of its shooting.