Anikha Surendran to play the lead in Kappela Telugu remake!
We had earlier reported about ‘Kappela’ getting remade in Telugu. Sithara Entertainments, who had backed blockbuster films like ‘Ala Vaikunthapuramulo’ and ‘Jersey’, had acquired the remake rights. Latest reports suggest that Malayali actress Anikha Surendran will be playing the lead role in the Telugu version. Though Anikha has acted as a child actor in various languages, this will be her maiden film as a lead actor.
‘Kappela’ directed by actor-turned-filmmaker Muhammed Mustafa tells the story of a young woman from a rural background who gets trapped in a terrible situation. Basically, the film showcases how human perceptions can go awfully wrong. Though ‘Kappela’ didn’t have a successful theatrical run, after its release in Netflix, it got a lot of positive response, which included appreciation from the non-Malayali audience.
Anna Ben, Sreenath Bhasi and Roshan Mathew played the lead roles in the film. In the Telugu version, Naveen Chandra and Vishwak Sen will be seen as the male leads. More details regarding the Telugu version are awaited.
Photo Credits: Vishnu Raveendran
