Joju George's Varavu, which marks his first collaboration with director Shaji Kailas, will hit screens on May 1. AK Sajan, who has collaborated with the director on Dhrona 2010, Red Chillies, Chinthamani Kolacase, and with Joju on Pulimada, is scripting this action thriller set in the high ranges. It is produced by Naisy Reji under the banner of Olga Productions, with Jomy Joseph serving as co-producer.
Varavu follows the story of Polachan, also known as Poly, a wealthy planter who returns to his native land to confront old rivalries and settle unfinished business. The ensemble cast also includes Vani Viswanath, Murali Gopy, Arjun Ashokan, Saniya Iyappan, Sukanya, Baburaj, Vincy Aloshious, Ashwin Kumar, Abhimanyu Thilakan, Biju Pappan, Bobby Kurian, Azees Nedumangad, Sreejith Ravi, Deepak Parambol, Kottayam Ramesh, Balaji Sharma, Chali Pala and Radhika Radhakrishnan.
Varavu has cinematography by S Saravanan, editing by Shameer Muhammed, music by Sam C S and action choreography by Kalai Kingson.
Last seen in Valathu Vashathe Kallan, Joju also has debutant filmmakers Manu Antony's Aja Sundari and Safar Sanal’s Aasha as part of his upcoming lineup. The actor is set to direct Deluxe, a spiritual sequel to his 2024 directorial debut Pani.