Confirmed: Kunchacko Boban’s Ariyippu to release on Netflix

Kunchacko Boban’s ‘Ariyippu’, which is currently on its festival rounds, will release directly on Netflix. The OTT giant is expected to announce the premiere date soon. Directed by Mahesh Narayanan, ‘Ariyippu’ stars Kunchacko Boban and Divyaprabha as the leads. Kunchacko is also producing the film along with Mahesh Narayanan’s Moving Narratives and Shebin Backer.

‘Ariyippu’ had its world premiere last month at the 75th Locarna International Film Festival on August 4. It is currently playing at the 66th edition of the British Film Institute, London. The film is also set to be screened at the Busan International Film Festival.

‘Ariyippu’, set completely in North India, was shot during the pandemic. Sanu John Varghese, who shot Mahesh’s previous films ‘Take Off’ and ‘Malik’, is the DOP for this film as well.