Puzhu: The Mammootty Starrer To Get Released On THIS Date?

Puzhu, the highly anticipated project will mark the OTT debut of megastar Mammootty. The project, which is helmed by newcomer Ratheena, features talented actress Parvathy Thiruvothu as the other protagonist. Puzhu is getting a digital release in the prestigious OTT platform Sony LIV, and the makers have now finalised the release date.

If the reports are to be believed, the Mammootty starrer might get released on May 13, 2022. The makers of Puzhu are expected to announce the exciting update along with a new teaser of the movie, in a couple of days. Earlier, the Ratheena directorial was expected to be released on April 14, Thursday. But, the release was postponed to May due to undisclosed reasons.

As reported earlier, Puzhu is expected to mark Mammootty's comeback to the negative roles after a very long gap. The megastar is said to be playing a dark character, that comes along the lines of his character Bhaskara Patelar from the acclaimed film Vidheyan. The Ratheena directorial is touted to be a dark film that deals with a socially-relevant subject.

Puzhu also marks the first collaboration of Mammootty and Parvathy Thiruvothu. Earlier, it was speculated that both the megastar and his son, Dulquer Salmaan might not associate with Parvathy after the Kasaba row. However, both Mammootty and Dulquer slammed the reports by associating with the talented actress for the Ratheena directorial.

The project features an extensive star cast including Nedumudi Venu, Indrans, Malavika Menon, and so on essay the supporting roles. The Mammootty starrer is jointly scripted by Unda writer Harshad and Varathan fame writers duo Suhas and Sharfu. Theni Eswar is the DOP. Manu Jagadh is the art director. Vishnu Govind and Sreeshankar handle the sound design. Sameera Saneesh heads the costumes department. Puzhu is bankrolled by Dulquer Salmaan and S George, under the banners Wayfarer Films and CynCill Celluloid.