Mammootty’s Peranbu slated for an Eid release?

Mammootty’s Tamil movie Peranbu is keenly awaited by movie lovers of both the states. The movie directed by Ram raised a lot of curiosity after it swept awards at several film festivals. If reports are to be believed, the long wait is coming to an end as Peranbu is slated for an Eid release in June. An official word is yet to be made but fans are hoping that it turns out to be true.

Peranbu is an intense emotional family drama in which Mammootty plays the role of a caring father. He plays Amudhan, a middle-class father working as a taxi driver abroad. As per reports, the veteran actor has given an extraordinary performance in the movie which has the potential to win top honors at all the major awards this year.

Peranbu won international recognition at the recently held Film Festival of Rotterdam (IFFR). The movie secured the 20th position amongst the 187 films considered for the audience award category at the festival. It was also nominated for the NETPAC (Network for the Promotion of Asian Cinema) award. Critics who watched the movie at the festival also gave unanimously positive reviews.

Peranbu also has Anjali, Sarath Kumar, Baby Sadhana, transgender artist Anjali Ameer, Suraj Venjaramoodu, Kaniha and Samuthirakani playing significant roles. The movie is being produced by PL Thennappan under the banner of Sri Rajalakshmi Films.