Editor-turned director Mahesh Narayanan’s debut vehicle starring Kunchacko Boban has been titled Take off. The title was unveiled by actor Nivin Pauly at IMA Hall on Wednesday. Take off also have Fahadh Faasil and Parvathy starring in important roles.
According to the director, the movie is a tribute to the late director Rajesh Pillai.
The film focuses on the crisis in Iraq during June 2014 that brought home a lot of nurses who were employed there. A large portion of shooting was completed in Iraq.
“Mahesh Narayanan understands just how much Rajesh Pillai valued cinema. What started off as a simple idea, grew large and made for a compelling film,” said Kunchacko Boban.
Producer Anto Joseph said: “When he heard it was a Rajesh Pillai Films’ venture, Kunchacko said he did not want remuneration for working in the film.” The movie has both Shaan Rahman and Gopi Sunder in the music department. Nivin Pauly said he would have loved to be a part of the film, and was happy to stand by the team. Mekha Rajesh Pillai, the executive producer thanked everyone for taking part in the event. ‘Take Off’ is slated to release in January 2017.
Director and actor Renji Panicker disclosed the first look and MLA Hibi Eden revealed the Facebook page of Take Off.