Saudi Vellakka team to reunite

After the critically acclaimed Saudi Vellakka, director Tharun Moorthy is set to reunite with Urvashi Pictures for his next. Sandip Senan, who heads the banner, informed the same by sharing a photo taken with Tharun on social media. However, the makers didn't divulge any other details regarding the upcoming film's cast and crew.

Tharun made his debut in 2021 with Operation Java, which starred Balu Varghese, Lukman, Binu Pappu and Irshad as the leads. It's a crime thriller centered around two engineering graduates who join the Kochi cyber cell as trainees. The film was well received by both critics and commoners, and turned out to be a sleeper hit at the box office.

Tharun's sophomore film Saudi Vellakka, which also had Lukman and Binu Pappu in key roles, was screened in the Indian Panorama section of the 53rd International Film Festival of India (IFFI). It was also picked up at the 21st Dhaka International Film Festival.

Meanwhile, Urvashi Pictures has Vilayath Buddha coming up next. The Prithviraj-starrer is directed by debutant Jayan Nambiar, a former associate of Sachy. Its shoot is still at the halfway stage.