The first look of Saiju Kurup's maiden production venture Bharathanatyam was unveiled on Thursday and the makers announced that the film will be released on August 23. The poster features its lead actors Saiju and Saikumar looking up while everyone around them is looking straight. It marks the directorial debut of Krishnadas Murali, who has also penned the script.

Sharing the poster, Saiju stated, "Dear Friends and Family, it’s with immense joy that I share the First Look Poster of my maiden production venture Bharathanatyam in collaboration with Thomas Thiruvalla Films. This long standing desire has come to fruition due to the incredible amount of love and encouragement I’ve received from all of you over the past 19 years in my journey in the film industry." The film also stars Kalaranjini, Sreeja Ravi, Thallumala-fame Swathi Das Prabhu and Nandu Poduval. It technical crew includes cinematographer Bablu Aju, music director Samuel Aby and editor Shadeeque V B.

Meanwhile, Saiju will be next seen in Porattu Naadakam, scheduled to hit theatres on August 9.