Aashiq Abu’s Virus gets more stars; Here’s the complete list of actors
Shoot for Aashiq Abu’s movie based on the Nipah outbreak is currently progressing in Kozhikode. The movie titled as ‘Virus’ caught grabbed attention right from the time of announcement thanks to the huge star cast. The makers have now changed a few actors and roped in some others. With a new poster, they have officially announced details about the entire cast and crew.
‘Virus’ cast comprises of Tovino Thomas, Asif Ali, Kunchacko Boban, Indrajith Sukumaran, Parvathy, Rima Kallingal, Poornima Indrajith, Soubin Shahir, Dileesh Pothan, Rahman, Indrans, Remya Nambeesha, Madonna Sebastian, Sreenath Bhasi, Revathy, Joju George, Senthil Krishna and Sharafudheen. After Joshiy’s ‘Twenty 20’, this is perhaps the biggest star cast in a Malayalam movie.
‘Virus’ is scripted jointly by Muhsin Parari of ‘KL 10 Pathu’ fame and Suhas-Sharfu, the writers of ‘Varathan’. The movie is not exactly a real-life story but is inspired from several events that occurred during the Nipah outbreak last May. Contrary to reports, the movie is not an anthology but has interconnected stories set all over Kerala.
Virus’ technical crew includes National award winning cinematographer Rajeev Ravi, composer Sushin Shyam and editor Saiju Sreedharan. Aashiq Abu and Rima Kallingal are producing the movie under the banner of OPM.