The cinematic journey for the upcoming Malayalam film "Four Story" commenced officially with a traditional pooja and switch-on ceremony held at the Ernakulam YMCA Hall. The event marked the auspicious beginning for this project, which is written and directed by Shan Kechery.
Auspicious Start with Veteran Blessings
The function began in a conventional manner with the lighting of the Bhadradeepam lamp. The honour of lighting the lamp was given to a trio of well-respected directors from the industry: M. Padmakumar, Salam Bapu, and Vinod Guruvayur. Their presence signified a warm industry welcome for the new project.
Screenplay writer Darsaraj R shared moments from the event on his Instagram, expressing gratitude. He thanked Shan Kechery for believing in his writing and also paid respectful homage to the late director Bash Mohammed, who he credited with teaching him the first lessons of screenplay writing. "The rest will be seen on screen," he concluded, building anticipation for the narrative.
Blend of Experience and Fresh Talent in Casting
The film boasts an interesting ensemble cast that combines seasoned performers with new entrants. The pivotal male roles in "Four Story" will be played by Rajath Menon, Dr. Rajith Kumar, P.P. Kunji Krishnan, and Abin Ram.
Adding a fresh wave of talent, the movie introduces several newcomer heroines who are set to play central roles. The new faces include Selby Skaria, Ardra Gopakumar, Divya Thomas, Meethu, and Komalam. The story is reported to give strong importance to its women characters, revolving around the lives of six young women, with each character having her own distinct space and arc. The makers aim to present their emotions and situations in a relatable, simple manner.
Genre and Technical Crew Details
"Four Story" is crafted as a suspense thriller, with its narrative unfolding through the life backgrounds of its six female protagonists. The screenplay and dialogues have been penned by Darsaraj R, with a focus on keeping the portrayal realistic and close-to-life.
The film is presented by Its and Happy Peppi. Heading the technical crew is cinematographer Collins Jose, who plans to capture the story with simple and natural visuals. The editing responsibilities lie with Akhil Elias. For the musical score, the lyrics are written by Shaheera Naseer and the music is composed by Jesin George.
The pooja ceremony was attended by many members of the film's team, setting a collaborative tone for the production of this intriguing thriller that promises to spotlight new narratives and talents.
