Prempaatta, starring Joemon Jyothir in the lead, began shooting in Kozhikode on Friday following a traditional pooja ceremony attended by actor Mamta Mohandas and members of the cast and crew. Directed by Ayisha filmmaker Aamir Pallikal and written by Lijeesh Kumar, the upcoming film is billed as a youthful romantic entertainer set against the backdrop of an NSS camp. The female lead is a newcomer from Kolkata.
Prempaatta also features Pani-fame Junaiz V P, Saafboi, singer Hanan Shaah, Aswin Vijayan, Tiss Thomas and Innocent Sonnet, alongside an ensemble cast that includes Saiju Kurup, Siddique, Anusree, Rajesh Madhavan, Sanju Sivram, Irshad Ali and Bibin Perumbilli. According to the makers, the film aims to capture the energy, camaraderie and nostalgia of campus life, blending elements of friendship, music and romance. On the technical front, it has cinematography by Renadive and editing by Akash Varghese Joseph. Music is composed by Ankit Menon, who also serves as co-producer.
Prempaatta is backed by Aamir under his recently launched banner Studio Outsiders, with Central Pictures to distribute. The film is planned as a 45-day shoot, with locations in Kozhikode and Thrissur.