Actor and ad filmmaker Prakash Varma has officially announced the release date of his upcoming Malayalam film ‘Law and Order’. Sharing a brand-new poster on Wednesday night, the actor confirmed that the Ranjith directorial will hit theatres across the globe on July 24. Penned by acclaimed screenwriter Udaykrishna, the film is expected to be a commercial entertainer centred around the clash between law enforcement and the criminal underworld.
Prakash Varma continues his acting journey
After earning widespread praise for his acting debut in Tharun Moorthy’s blockbuster ‘Thudarum’, Prakash Varma is ready to return to the big screen with another prominent role. His portrayal of the stern police officer George opposite Mohanlal was widely appreciated, with many calling his casting one of the film’s biggest surprises.With ‘Law and Order’, the actor looks to build on the momentum created by his successful debut.
Mammootty reprises an iconic character
One of the biggest highlights of ‘Law and Order’ is Mammootty’s special appearance as Karikkamuri Shanmughan, a character that audiences first met in the 2004 action thriller ‘Black’. Interestingly, both films have been directed by Ranjith, bringing the iconic character back to the screen after more than two decades.Abhirami also plays a significant role in the film alongside an ensemble cast that includes Devan, Rithudev Ayyappan, Shanood Ibrahim, Don Michael, Sajal Sudarshan, Nijad Babu Thomas, Shersha Sherif, Rinosh George, Amal Jose Antony, Bobby Kurian, V. K. Prakash, Suresh Krishna, Joy Mathew, Anand Manmadhan, Johny Antony, Bheeman Raghu, Nandu, Jais Jose, Azees Jamal, Gayathri Ashok, Ajai Vasudev, Shanker Ramakrishnan, Nandan Unni, Akshay Radhakrishnan, Mohan Jose, Madhuri, Sabumon, Gundukad Sabu, Murugan, Sandhya Rajendran, Vaishnavi, Ramadevi and Ambika Nair.
Ranjith and Udaykrishna collaborate for the first time
‘Law and Order’ marks the first creative partnership between director Ranjith and writer Udaykrishna. The project, however, also drew attention after Ranjith was arrested over allegations of sexual harassment during the film’s production.Backed by Premachandran AG and Mahasubair under the banners Satyam Cinemas and Mahasubair Moviekshetra, the film features cinematography by Prashanth Raveendran, editing by Manoj Kannoth, background score by Bijibal and songs composed by Joe Daniel. The makers are positioning the film as a high-octane action entertainer packed with crime, investigation and intense confrontations.