Neru
Theatrical release poster
Directed byJeethu Joseph
Written by
  • Santhi Mayadevi
  • Jeethu Joseph
Produced byAntony Perumbavoor
StarringMohanlal
CinematographySatheesh Kurup
Edited byVinayak V. S.
Music byVishnu Shyam
Production
company
Distributed by
  • Aashirvad Release (India)
  • Phars Film Company (overseas)
  • Aashirvad Cinemas Co. LLC (overseas)
Release date
  • 21 December 2023 (2023-12-21)
CountryIndia
LanguageMalayalam

Neru (pronounced [n̪eːɾə]; transl. Truth) is an upcoming Indian Malayalam-language courtroom drama film directed by Jeethu Joseph, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Santhi Mayadevi. It was produced and distributed by Antony Perumbavoor of Aashirvad Cinemas. The film stars Mohanlal, alongside Priyamani, Anaswara Rajan, Jagadish, and Siddique. The music was composed by Vishnu Shyam.

Principal photography took place between August and October 2023 in and around Thiruvananthapuram. Neru is scheduled to be released in theatres on 21 December 2023.

Cast

Production

Development

On 13 July 2023, producer Antony Perumbavoor officially announced an untitled film directed by Jeethu Joseph and starring Mohanlal. This project, with a working title Production No.33, signifies the 33rd production from Aashirvad Cinemas, with filming set to commence in August that year.[1] It was reported that Mohanlal would complete his work in a single short schedule before the commencement of the filming of Prithviraj Sukumaran-directed L2: Empuraan, which was postponed due to Prithviraj's leg injury, allowing Mohanlal to engage in Neru.[2] The title was officially announced on 12 August with a moster featuring the tagline "seeking justice," along with the title presented in Braille inscription. The film was authored by Santhi Mayadevi and Jeethu, with the former having previously collaborated with Jeethu as an actress in Drishyam 2. Neru marks the fifth collaboration between Mohanlal and Jeethu.[3][4]

Casting

Mohanlal plays a lawyer in the film.[5] Priyamani was cast in an important female role.[6] She joined the sets in September 2023.[7]

Filming

Principal photography commenced on 17 August 2023, coinciding with the commencement of the Malayalam month of Chingam, considered an auspicious day. It began with a customary pooja function held at the Freemasons Club in Vazhuthacaud, Kerala. Subsequent filming took place in and around Thiruvananthapuram.[8][9] Mohanlal joined the sets in Chitranjali Studio in early September.[10] Filming was wrapped up on 4 October 2023. Satheesh Kurup was the cinematographer.[11] Art director was Boban, while costumes were designed by Jeethu's wife Linta Jeethu.[4]

Music

The film's music was composed by Vishnu Shyam with lyrics for the songs written by Vinayak Sasikumar.[4]

Release

Neru is scheduled to be released in theatres on 21 December 2023.[12] According to a media report, the slot, initially reserved for Mohanlal's directorial debut, Barroz, was reassigned to Neru due to delays in post-production. The film will now contend with other major Christmas releases, such as Salaar: Part 1 – Ceasefire and Dunki.[13]

References

  1. ↑ ETimes.in (13 July 2023). "Mohanlal and Jeethu Joseph to collaborate for Production No. 33". The Times of India. Retrieved 26 November 2023.
  2. ↑ Team Newsable (13 July 2023). "Malayalam superstar Mohanlal to star in Jeethu Joseph's next film; read details". Asianet News. Retrieved 26 November 2023.
  3. ↑ Chakraborty, Saikat (14 August 2023). "Mohanlal teams up with Drishyam director Jeethu Joseph for legal drama Neru". Telegraph India. Retrieved 26 November 2023.
  4. 1 2 3 ETimes.in (12 August 2023). "Mohanlal and Jeethu Joseph team up for 'Neru'; here's the first look poster". The Times of India. Retrieved 24 November 2023.
  5. ↑ Indo-Asian News Service (25 November 2023). "Mohanlal looks serious in legal robes in latest 'Neru' poster". Daiji World. Retrieved 26 November 2023.
  6. ↑ Prakash, B. V. S. (25 September 2023). "Priyamani doing courtroom drama with Mohan Lal". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 26 November 2023.
  7. ↑ Goud, Priyanka (13 September 2023). "After Shah Rukh Khan's Jawan, Priyamani bags her next with a big superstar; Details inside". Pinkvilla. Retrieved 26 November 2023.
  8. ↑ Entertainment desk (17 August 2023). "ജിത്തു ജോസഫ് മോഹന്‍ലാല്‍ ടീം വീണ്ടും; ആശിർവ്വാദ് സിനിമാസിന്റെ നേരിന് പൊന്നിൻ ചിങ്ങത്തില്‍ തുടക്കം; ഏറെ കാലത്തിനു ശേഷം ലാല്‍ സിനിമയുടെ ഷൂട്ടിംഗ് തിരുവനന്തപുരത്ത്". India Today Malayalam (in Malayalam). Retrieved 25 November 2023.
  9. ↑ Local News Desk (17 August 2023). "Mohanlal-Jeethu Joseph's Upcoming Film Neru Goes On Floors". CNN-News18. Retrieved 25 November 2023.
  10. ↑ Correspondent (4 September 2023). "Mohanlal begins shooting for Jeethu Joseph's 'Neru'". OnManorama. Retrieved 25 November 2023.
  11. ↑ ETimes.in (6 October 2023). "It's a wrap for Mohanlal-Jeethu Joseph's 'Neru'". The Times of India. Retrieved 25 November 2023.
  12. ↑ ETimes.in (2 November 2023). "Mohanlal-Jeethu Joseph's film 'Neru' gets a release date". The Times of India. Retrieved 25 November 2023.
  13. ↑ Team OTTplay (2 November 2023). "Confirmed! Mohanlal's Neru will clash with Salaar and Dunki after all". OTTPlay. Retrieved 26 November 2023.
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