First look poster of Kappela features a beaming Anna Ben

Actor Muhammad Musthafa is turning a director with a film titled ‘Kappela’. First look poster of the film featuring lead actress Anna Ben has been released online. The actress, who won hearts with her earnest performance in ‘Kumbalangi Nights’ and ‘Helen’, will be looking forward to continue her good run. Sreenath Bhasi, Roshan Mathew, ‘Ambili’ fame Tanvi Ram and Sudhi Koppa will be seen in other major roles.

Musthafa is noted for his roles in films like ‘Paleri Manikyam’, ‘Bhavuttiyude Naamathil’ and ‘Penpattanam’. He had also won a special mention for his performance in the film ‘Ain’ at the 62nd National Film Awards. It will be interesting to see what his maiden directorial has to offer.

Musthafa has scripted ‘Kappela’ jointly with Nikhil Vahid and Sudhas. The supporting cast includes ‘Thamaasha’ fame Navas Vallikkunnu, Sudheesh, Jaffer Idukki, Vijileesh, Nisha Sarangh and many others. On the technical front, Jimshi Khalidh of ‘Anuraga Karikkin Vellam’ fame handles the camera, music is composed by Sushin Shyam and editing is done by Noufal Abdullah.

‘Kappela’ is being produced by Vishnu Venu under the banner of Kadhaas Untold. Local Theatres, a new distribution firm headed by Marthandan, Ajai Vasudev, Sreeraj AKD and Dixon Poduthas, will be releasing the film in Kerala.