Mumbai, 0 (IANS)| Malayalam film ‘Paaka’ produced by Anurag Kashyap and Raj Rachakonda, which marks the directorial debut of Nitin Lukos, will have its world premiere at the 46th edition of Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) from September 9 to 18. The film is selected in the Discovery section, which showcases the first or second feature films from directors around the world. TIFF will be conducted in a hybrid manner, with both in-person and digital screening.
Anurag Kashyap, who joined the project as a producer during the later stage of production, said that Malayalam cinema is currently leading India on the world stage and I would like to associate with it in a small way. I am very gratefulDirector Nitin is an FTII graduate and is the sound designer of ‘Thithi’ and ‘Sandeep Aur Pinky Faraar’.Talking about his debut film ‘Paka’ he said, “I am delighted and honored to see my directorial debut ‘Paka’ (River of Blood) at the Discovery event of the 46th Toronto International Film Festival. Stories And there are myths my grandmother told me when I was little.
‘Paka’ is a manifestation of that attraction. The idea was to tell a universal story that could appeal to a global audience, while keeping the film rooted in the cultural characteristics of a remote village. I grew up with the people I love. It is a matter of pride that a regional film like ours is getting a platform through a globally renowned festival like TIFF.”
Raj Rachakonda, who previously directed the Malayalam film ‘Mallesham’, said, “Out of the four scripts I was narrated, I opted to produce Nithin, who helped me with the sound design for Mallesham because ‘Paka ‘ is a touching story about the ability of people together. For love and cruelty that displays a very profound feeling.”
Set in Wayanad, northern Kerala, the film stars an ensemble cast including Basil Pauloz (Johnny), Vinita Koshy (Anna), Jose Kizhakkan (Kochappan), Atul John (Pachi), Nitin George (Joy), Joseph Manikal (Varky) . Edited by Arunima Shankar, shot by Srikanth Kabothu, and music by Faizal Ahmed.
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