Bro Daddy
| Bro Daddy | |
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 Title look poster | |
| Directed by | Prithviraj Sukumaran |
| Written by |
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| Produced by | Antony Perumbavoor |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Abinandhan Ramanujam |
| Edited by | Akhilesh Mohan |
| Music by | Deepak Dev |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Aashirvad Release |
| Country | India |
| Language | Malayalam |
Bro Daddy is an upcoming Indian Malayalam-language comedy-drama film directed by Prithviraj Sukumaran and produced by Antony Perumbavoor through Aashirvad Cinemas, with a screenplay by Sreejith N. and Bibin Maliekal. The film features an ensemble cast led by Mohanlal, Prithviraj Sukumaran, Meena, Kalyani Priyadarshan, Unni Mukundan, Lalu Alex, Murali Gopy, Kaniha, and Soubin Shahir. The music for the film was composed by Deepak Dev.
Principal photography began on 15 July 2021 in Hyderabad, Telangana.
Cast
- Mohanlal
- Prithviraj Sukumaran
- Meena
- Kalyani Priyadarshan
- Unni Mukundan
- Lalu Alex
- Murali Gopy
- Kaniha
- Jagadish
- Soubin Shahir
- Kavya Shetty
- Antony Perumbavoor (cameo)
Production
Development
Empuraan was supposed to be Prithviraj Sukumaran's second directorial, a sequel to his debut film Lucifer (2019), which was set to begin production in 2021 had the COVID-19 pandemic not hit the globe.[1] On 16 June 2021, Prithviraj announced through an Instagram post that he would be directing a film based on a storyline written by his young daughter Alankrita, about a father and son taking refuge during World War I in the United States, but as the restrictions and regulations against COVID-19 pandemic narrows the chances of it happening, he chose another screenplay which can be shot during the time.[2] Two days later (on 18 June), Bro Daddy was announced as his second directorial, again with Mohanlal in the title role and produced by Antony Perumbavoor for Aashirvad Cinemas, which will also have himself in an equally important role. He described the film as a "fun family drama", written by Sreejith N. and Bibin Maliekal, also featuring an ensemble cast that includes Meena, Kalyani Priyadarshan, Lalu Alex, Murali Gopy, Kaniha, and Soubin Shahir.[3]
Prithviraj said that what persuaded him was that a film like Bro Daddy was the need of the hour, pandemic forced filmmakers to make "contained films" that can be made within pandemic restrictions, "it seems we are badly missing a happy film in Malayalam cinema over the past one and half year. All of the content we see in Kerala is dark. It's either a murder mystery or a dark satire or an investigative thriller ... Just when I was thinking there has been a dearth of happy films, these two writers came and narrated the script to me. I found it to be interesting, hilarious and more than anything, I believe it will be a really enjoyable, light watch". He then narrated it to Mohanlal, who immediately agreed.[1]
Filming
It was scheduled to start production as soon as Aashirvad Cinemas completes 12th Man which was supposed to begin filming on 5 July 2021 and put on hold after failing to obtain permission from the state government due to the restrictions pertaining to the COVID-19 pandemic. Hence, they decided to move ahead with Bro Daddy first.[4] However, Bro Daddy too was denied permission to shoot in Kerala, which was originally planned to shoot entirely in the state, hence they had to move out of Kerala to begin filming, which increased cost of production.[5] Location scouting was complete by early that month.[6] Principal photography began on 15 July 2021 in Hyderabad, Telangana.[7] First day of shoot took place at an IT Park, with scenes featuring Prithviraj and Kalyani. Mohanlal joins on 20 July. A total of 52-day shoot was charted for the film in Telangana.[8] The film was granted permission on 18 July and is now scheduled to shift to Kerala after two weeks filming in Hyderabad.[9]
Music
The music of the film is composed by Deepak Dev. On 14th August 2021, Prithviraj revealed through a twitter post that actor Vineeth Sreenivasan had rendered his voice for a song in the film.[10]
References
- ^ a b "'A much-needed happy film'". The Pioneer. Indo-Asian News Service. 26 June 2021. Retrieved 15 July 2021.
- ^ TNM staff (17 June 2021). "Prithviraj shares daughter Ally's story line and announces second directorial venture". The News Minute. Retrieved 15 July 2021.
- ^ Palisetty, Ramya (18 June 2021). "Prithviraj Sukumaran announces his second directorial Bro Daddy with Mohanlal". India Today. Retrieved 15 July 2021.
- ^ "ബ്രോ ഡാഡി റോളിംഗ് സൂൺ; ചിത്രത്തിൽ മോഹൻലാലിന്റെ ഗെറ്റ് അപ്പ് ഇതാണോ?". India Today (in Malayalam). 11 July 2021. Retrieved 15 July 2021.
- ^ മനോരമ ലേഖകൻ (14 July 2021). "ബ്രോ ഡാഡി ഹൈദരാബാദിൽ തുടങ്ങും, ലൊക്കേഷൻ മാറ്റം ഭീമമായ നഷ്ടമുണ്ടാക്കി: ആന്റണി പെരുമ്പാവൂർ". Manorama Online (in Malayalam). Retrieved 15 July 2021.
- ^ Express News Service (15 July 2021). "Film bodies seek Kerala govt nod to begin shooting". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 15 July 2021.
- ^ "Mohanlal, Prithviraj Sukumaran-starrer 'Bro Daddy' goes on floors". The New Indian Express. Press Trust of India. 15 July 2021. Retrieved 15 July 2021.
- ^ മനോരമ ലേഖകൻ (15 July 2021). "ബ്രോ ഡാഡിക്ക് ഹൈദരാബാദിലെ ഐടി പാർക്കിൽ തുടക്കം; ലൊക്കേഷൻ വിഡിയോ കാണാം". Manorama Online (in Malayalam). Retrieved 15 July 2021.
- ^ Keralakaumudi Daily (18 July 2021). "'Bro Daddy' team to return to Kerala for shoot starting after two weeks". Kerala Kaumudi. Retrieved 19 July 2021.
- ^ "'ബ്രോ ഡാഡി'യിൽ ഹിറ്റ് കൂട്ടുകെട്ട് വീണ്ടും; 17 വർഷങ്ങൾക്ക് ശേഷം ദീപക് ദേവിനുവേണ്ടി പാടുന്നുവെന്ന് വിനീത്". Malayalam Samayam. 15 August 2021. Retrieved 2021-08-15.