Confirmed: Here’s the release date of Tovino’s Theevandi

Tovino Thomas has some exciting releases coming up in the second half of the year. His much awaited movie, Theevandi has finally got a release date. The movie which was initially slated for a Vishu release will be hitting screens on June 29. That makes it back to back releases for Tovino in a space of one week. Maradona, a romantic thriller directed by debutant Vishnu Narayan is all set for release on June 22.

Theevandi marks the directorial debut of Fellini TP. The movie scripted by Vini Viswa Lal is said to be a political satire. Tovino plays the role of a lazy unemployed youngster named Bineesh in this movie. From the title and promos, we can make out that Bineesh is a chain smoker. Samyuktha Menon, who essays the role of a government employee, is paired with Tovino. A romantic song ‘Jeevamshamayi’ featuring the lead pair has become a sensational hit and thus helping in publicizing the movie among the general audience.

Theevandi’s supporting cast includes a bunch of newcomers and seasoned actors like Suraj Venjaramoodu, Saiju Kurup, Shammi Thilakan, Surabhi Lakshmi, Neena Kurup and Sudheesh. Kailas Menon composes the music and cinematography is done by Gautham Sankar. Appu Bhattadhari is handling the edits. August Cinema, one of the leading banners in Malayalam film industry, is funding this movie.