Manju Warrier to team up with Captain director Prajesh Sen

Manju Warrier has committed for a new project with director Prajesh Sen. B Rakesh of Universal Cinema will be producing the film, which is yet to be titled. The makers are planning to shoot the film early next year. Thiruvananthapuram will be the main location. More details regarding the genre and cast, crew members are awaited.

Prajesh Sen is noted for his directorial debut ‘Captain’. The film which was a biopic on late Indian footballer VP Sathyan was critically acclaimed and won Jayasurya the State Award for Best Actor. Prajesh Sen’s second film is also with Jayasurya. The film titled as ‘Vellam’ tells the story of a drunkard. It was scheduled for release much earlier this year but has been delayed due to the pandemic.

Manju Warrier meanwhile is shooting for her brother Madhu Warrier’s directorial debut ‘Lalitham Sundharam’. She along with Biju Menon play the lead roles in the film, which is touted to be a feel-good entertainer. Manju is also co-producing the film. ‘Kayattam’, ‘The Priest’, ‘Jack and Jill’, ‘Marakkar: Arabikadalinte Simham’, ‘Chathur Mukham’ and ‘Padavettu’ are some of her upcoming projects.