Paappan

Paappan is an upcoming Indian Malayalam-language crime thriller film directed by Joshiy.[1] The film stars Suresh Gopi in the title role along with, Gokul Suresh, Nyla Usha, Neeta Pillai, Asha Sharath and Kaniha in supporting roles. Produced jointly by David Kachappilly and Raaffi Mathirra, the film features original score and soundtrack composed and produced by Jakes Bejoy.

Paappan
Promotional poster
Directed byJoshiy
Written byRJ Shaan
Produced byDavid Kachappilly
Raaffi Mathirra
StarringSuresh Gopi
Gokul Suresh
CinematographyAjay David Kachappilly
Edited byShyam Sasidharan
Music byJakes Bejoy
Production
companies
David Kachappilly Productions
Iffaar Media
Distributed byDream Big Films
CountryIndia
LanguageMalayalam

Premise

The film tells the story of Abraham Mathew Mathan / Paappan, a voluntarily retired S.P. from the Crime Branch who is unwillingly reinstated to the force for investigating a long-standing murder case.

Cast

Production

Development

On 14 February 2021, Suresh Gopi announced that he will be teaming up with director Joshiy for his 252nd[2] venture. Writer RJ Shaan, cinematographer Ajay David Kachappilly and composer Jakes Bejoy were also reported to be part of the film.[3] The official title Paappan was announced with a poster on the following day.

Casting

Nyla Usha was reported to play the female lead. Sunny Wayne, Neeta Pillai, Gokul Suresh, Kaniha and Asha Sharath were also signed to be part of the film.[1] The film marks the first time on-screen collaboration of Suresh Gopi and son Gokul Suresh.[4] The cast additions included Chandhunadh, Vijayaraghavan, Tini Tom and Shammi Thilakan.[5] Jewel Mary was reported to make a cameo appearance in the film.[6] Actress Dayyana Hameed confirmed her inclusion in the film, stating that she will play the role of a contemporary dancer.[7]

Filming

Principal photography began on 5 March 2021 in Kanjirappally.[8] The same day, Gopi shared an image of his character with a salt and pepper look.[4] According to the writer, it is a family-oriented film.[5] Kaniha, who earlier worked with Joshiy and Suresh Gopi in Christian Brothers (2011), plays the latter's pair in the film.[9] On 10 March 2021, Gopi was hospitalized after being infected with pneumonia while shooting.[10] On his discharge, he was asked to contest as the NDA candidate in the 2021 Kerala Legislative Assembly election from Thrissur and began campaigning.[11] He rejoined the sets of the film post elections.[12]

References
  1. "Suresh Gopi to reunite with Joshiy for Paapan". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 6 March 2021.
  2. "Suresh Gopi, Kaniha start shooting for 'Paappan'". Mathrubhumi. Retrieved 6 March 2021.
  3. "Joshiy to direct Suresh Gopi". Sify. Retrieved 6 March 2021.
  4. "Suresh Gopi plays Abraham Mathew Mathan in 'Paappan'; the Joshiy's directorial goes on floors!". The Times of India. Retrieved 6 March 2021.
  5. "Suresh Gopi's 'Paappan,' helmed by Joshiy is a family-based movie, says RJ Shaan". The Times of India. Retrieved 6 March 2021.
  6. "Jewel Mary to do a cameo in 'Paappan'". The Times of India. Retrieved 6 March 2021.
  7. "Dayyana Hameed plays a dancer in Joshiy's 'Paappan'". The Times of India. Retrieved 12 August 2021.
  8. "Suresh Gopi starrer 'Paappan' starts rolling". Sify. Retrieved 6 March 2021.
  9. "Kaniha is paired with Suresh Gopi in Joshiy's Paappan, a decade after Christian Brothers". The Times of India. Retrieved 9 March 2021.
  10. "Suresh Gopi hospitalised due to pneumonia amidst candidate selection". Mathrubhumi. Retrieved 7 April 2021.
  11. "Suresh Gopito commencecampaign soon". The Times of India. Retrieved 7 April 2021.
  12. "Suresh Gopi is back in action as he starts shooting for 'Paappan'". The Times of India. Retrieved 7 April 2021.
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