Kalabhavan Prajod, the celebrated mimicry artist who transitioned to acting, is gearing up for his directorial debut. He made the announcement on social media, inviting auditions for actors with martial arts skills. The film will be scripted by Abrid Shine, a filmmaker celebrated for his work on hits like 1983 (2014), Action Hero Biju (2016), and Mahaveeryar (2022). Prajod has previously appeared in supporting roles in all of Shine's films, showcasing their collaborative history.
Prajod's journey began in mimicry, where he gained fame as part of the Kalabhavan troupe before making his cinematic debut in Mimics Super 1000 in 1996. He has since appeared in numerous films and is well-known for his roles in popular television comedy shows, which further bolstered his popularity.
As of now, details regarding the film's storyline, cast, and technical team are not disclosed. In parallel, Abrid Shine is scripting the upcoming Honey Rose-starrer Rachel, directed by newcomer Anandhini Bala. Additionally, he is working on Action Hero Biju 2, which will see Nivin Pauly reprising his role as the titular police officer Biju Paulose.
