The Fahadh Faasil-starrer Karate Chandran, announced in February 2024, went on floors on Saturday with a formal pooja and switch-on ceremony. Debutant Roy, who has been serving as co-director alongside Dileesh Pothan since Maheshinte Prathikaaram, is directing the film.
Karate Chandran is produced by Dileesh, Fahadh, and Syam Pushkaran under the banner of Bhavana Studios, their latest venture to start rolling after the release of the all-time blockbuster in Malayalam, Bethlehem Kudumba Unit (BKU). The film is scheduled for a comprehensive 140-day shoot across Kottayam and surrounding areas.
S Hareesh and Vinoy Thomas, who previously collaborated on Lijo Jose Pellissery's Churuli, are jointly scripting Karate Chandran. Cinematographer Rakesh Haridas, editor Kiran Das, music director Justin Varghese, art director Vivek Kalathil, costume designer Mashar Hamsa, and makeup artist Ronex Xavier are part of the technical team.
The film also has an ensemble cast including Vijayaraghavan, Johny Antony, Sudheesh, Renji Panicker, Gokul Suresh, Suresh Krishna, Spadikam George, Manohari Joy, Jaya Kurup, and Manjusree Nair.
Besides Karate Chandran, Bhavana Studios also has Picnic coming up. Headlined by Sandeep Pradeep and Indrajith, the film marks the directorial debut of Premalu and BKU co-writer Kiran Josey.
Fahadh’s forthcoming announced projects also include Tharun Moorthy's Torpedo and an untitled film with Jeethu Joseph.
