The long-delayed Malayalam film Moonwalk, presented by acclaimed filmmaker Lijo Jose Pellissery and seasoned producer Listin Stephen, is set to hit theatres on May 23. The release date was officially announced alongside the launch of its trailer.
Directed by debutant Vinod AK, Moonwalk is based on true events and follows the story of a bunch of youngsters from a small town in Kerala during the late 80s, who inspired by the Michael Jackson mania, try to emulate his style and learn break dancing. As per the makers, the film, starring over a hundred new faces, will "transport you to the vibrant late 80s—when breakdance fever and the Michael Jackson craze swept across a generation." It is jointly scripted by Vinod, Mathew Varghis, and Sunil Gopalakrishnan. The technical crew includes cinematographer Ansar Shah, music composer Prashant Pillai, and editors Deepu Joseph and Kiran Das.
In a promotional video released earlier, Lijo compared his excitement for Moonwalk to the energy surrounding Angamaly Diaries (2017), which also launched a cast of fresh faces and became a breakout success.