Nizhal,
the
upcoming
project
marks
the
first
onscreen
collaboration
of
romantic
hero
Kunchacko
Boban
and
lady
superstar
Nayanthara.
The
shooting
of
the
highly
anticipated
project,
which
is
directed
by
Appu
N
Bhattathiri,
was
recently
wrapped
up
in
Kochi.
The
shooting
of
the
highly
anticipated
was
wrapped
up
in
a
single
schedule,
that
lasted
for
over
a
month.
The
Kunchacko
Boban-Nayanthara
starrer
marks
the
directorial
debut
of
Appu
N
Bhattathiri,
who
is
an
award-winning
editor.
Nizhal,
which
is
said
to
be
a
mystery
thriller,
features
Kunchacko
Boban
in
the
role
of
first-class
Judicial
Magistrate,
John
Baby.
The
first
look
poster
of
the
actor
was
released
by
the
team
on
his
birthday.
Nayanthara,
on
the
other,
is
said
to
be
playing
a
performance-oriented
character
in
the
movie.
The
first
look
poster
of
the
leading
lady
was
revealed
by
superstar
Mammootty
and
Mohanlal
on
her
birthday.
Even
though
nothing
much
has
been
revealed
about
Nayanthara's
character,
it
is
said
to
be
completely
different
from
her
other
roles.
In
a
recent
interview
given
to
TOI,
director
Appu
N
Bhattathiri
had
revealed
how
the
lady
superstar
became
a
part
of
the
project.
According
to
the
director,
the
project
demanded
a
strong
leading
lady,
and
it
was
Kunchacko
Boban
who
suggested
him
to
approach
Nayanthara
to
play
the
part.
The
actress
who
was
highly
impressed
with
the
script,
immediately
said
yes
to
the
project.
Nizhal
is
scripted
by
newcomer
S
Sanjeev.
Deepak
D
Menon
is
the
director
of
photography.
Director
Appu
N
Bhattathiri
himself
handles
the
editing
of
the
project,
along
with
Arunlal
SP.
Sooraj
S
Kurup
has
composed
the
songs
and
background
score.
If
things
go
as
planned,
the
movie
which
is
produced
by
the
banners
Anto
Joseph
Film
Company,
Melange
Film
House,
and
Tentpole
Movies,
will
hit
the
screens
in
2021.