There could not have been a more compelling story for us to remake - to tap into a larger audience than 'Andhadhun' already has," Wadhwa said. "We are extremely fortunate to be able to associate with Amazon Prime Video to do so. Sanjay Wadhwa, Managing Partner, AP International Group said the team is thrilled to have 'Bhramam' as their maiden production. "I am happy that we have managed to push the envelope further in terms of cinematography and have brought our creative vision to life with such a nuanced storyline and hopefully, along with a talented team, we have been able to put together a film that will leave the audiences thoroughly entertained," he said. "Some unique elements of drama and humour have been weaved in 'Bhramam' along with a heady punch of music that discerningly fits into the narrative.
"Now seeing 'Andhadhun's Malayalam adaptation 'Bhramam' ready to release on Amazon Prime Video gives me great sense of satisfaction and anticipation as it's another opportunity for the film to weave its magic on a set of new audiences," he said.Ĭhandran, who is also a cinematographer on the film, said the team has aimed to take the scale of production a notch higher than the 2018 original, which was helmed by Sriram Raghavan. "Given its gripping plotline and compelling performances, I hope 'Bhramam' receives similar adulation from audiences and establishes a benchmark in the crime thriller genre starting 7th October," Subramaniam said in a statement.Ījit Andhare, COO, Viacom18 Studios said "unusual scripts" cut across languages and the success of 'Andhadhun' - among the Hindi audience and even in China - is a testament to that. Vijay Subramaniam, Director and Head, Content, Amazon Prime Video, India said the team is thrilled to collaborate with Prithviraj again after films like 'Cold Case' and 'Kuruthi' for the streamer. 'Bhramam' also stars Unni Mukundan, Raashi Khanna, Sudheer Karamana and Mamta Mohandas in key roles. As the plot thickens and a set of bizarre events unfold, wit and survival create the fabric of the film coupled with a stellar background score by musician Jakes Bejoy," a statement from the streamer read. "His musical journey gets interlaced with suspense, inspiration, confusion and drama as he gets embroiled in a murder mystery. Jointly produced by AP International and Viacom18 Studios, 'Bhramam' is helmed by cinematographer-turned-director Ravi K Chandran.Īccording to the streamer, the film dwells on the dualities of a pianist - essayed by Mollywood star Prithviraj Sukumaran - who pretends to be blind. It also sings a requiem to television, which for many today is no more than a screen for watching personalised digital fare.Mumbai: Malayalam crime thriller 'Bhramam', an adaptation of the Bollywood hit "Andhadhun", is set to be released on Amazon Prime Video on October 7, the streamer announced on Sunday. That this is happening often from the fringes of regions, not ever considered ‘mainstream’ or ‘national’, is what contributes to the beauty of this phenomenon. Busting the myths of a monolithic national popular, this time the entertainment industry in India is waving flamboyant and variegated flags of polyphony, bursting upon OTT platforms, painting the nation red, and narrating it in daring new voices from the margins that proclaim that there can be no one India. The nation is coming together as never before over new toasts to cinema that have brought down regional and ethnic walls and fences.
Come pandemic or lockdowns, cinema continues, as does life itself. Nevertheless, that popular punch dialogue remains spot on, “Picture abhi baaki hai mere dost”. But then, it is their second death, the first happened when satellite television struck.
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The Covid pandemic has taken many lives, amongst them the throbbing vitality of movie halls.
The sociality of strange human voices, booing, cheering and clapping in unison are things of the past. Gone are the days of fanfare movie releases, of the bustling vitality of movie halls, the wafting fragrance of popcorns, coffee, and the warmth of milling bodies.