Earlier, we reported that the release of the Manju Warrier-starrer Footage had been postponed due to multiple landslides in the Wayanad district. The film, marking the directorial debut of seasoned editor Saiju Sreedharan, is now set to hit cinemas on August 23, as announced by the makers on Sunday. It was previously scheduled for release on August 2.
Billed as Malayalam cinema’s first found-footage film, Footage also stars Vishak Nair and Gayathri Ashok alongside Manju in the lead roles. In addition to directing and editing, Saiju has also co-written the film with Shabna Mohammed. The technical crew includes cinematographer Shinoz and the post-rock band aswekeepsearching, who have composed the original soundtrack.
Presented by prominent Bollywood filmmaker Anurag Kashyap, Footage has been certified 'A'. The film is produced by Bineesh Chandran and Saiju Sreedharan, with Rahul Rajeev and Suraj Menon serving as co-producers.
Saiju is best known for editing acclaimed films such as Maheshinte Prathikaram, Mayaanadhi, Kumbalangi Nights, Virus, and Anjaam Pathiraa, among others. Meanwhile, he is also gearing up for his sophomore directorial venture, Mumpe, a fantasy love story starring Tovino Thomas.