Joju George's Varavu, directed by Shaji Kailas, is set for its digital debut. It will be available for streaming on ZEE5 from September 11. It comes almost two months since its release in theatres, where it failed to perform well.
Varavu marks the reunion of director Shaji Kailas with writer AK Sajan after Chinthamani Kolacase, Red Chillies and Dhrona 2010. Set in the high ranges, Varavu follows Polachan, also known as Poly (Joju), a wealthy planter who returns to his native land after being released from prison to confront long-standing rivalries and settle unfinished business.
Vani Viswanath, Murali Gopy, Arjun Ashokan, Saniya Iyappan, Vincy Aloshious, Sukanya, Baburaj, Deepak Parambol, Azees Nedumangad, Abhimanyu Thilakan, and Bobby Kurian, also star in the film. It is produced by Naisy Reji under the banner of Olga Productions.
Joju George is currently working on his second directorial Paripadi, produced by Venu Kunnappilly's Kavya Film Company. Joju has scripted the film, in addition to directing and playing the lead role. On the acting front, Joju has Aja Sundari, co-starring Lijomol Jose, and Aasha, alongside Urvashi, coming up for release.