Mammootty releases the trailer of Mamta Mohandas’s Neeli

As informed earlier by us, the official trailer of Mamta Mohandas starrer Neeli has been released today in social medias. Megastar Mammootty released the trailer through his Facebook page and wished the team all success. Neeli, directed by debutant Althaf Rahman is a horror mystery thriller.

Unlike other Indian film industries, horror films are a rarity in Malayalam cinema. Prithviraj’s Ezra was the lasted noted horror movie made in Malayalam. Neeli looks promising from its trailer and songs. Horror movie lovers can expect to see a quality film. The movie is scripted jointly by newcomers Riyas Marathu and Muneer Mohammadunni.

The title Neeli is a slight cue to Kalliyankattu Neeli, a very popular ghost story in Kerala. A horror movie of the same name was made way back in 1979. From the trailer, we gather that the plot is set in a place called Kalliyankattu. The core plot evolves as a girl child goes missing.

Along with Mamta Mohandas, Neeli also stars Anoop Menon in a crucial role as a paranormal investigator. Baburaj, Zinil Zainudeen and ‘Marimayam’ fame Sreekumar are also part of the movie’s cast. Its technical crew inlcudes cinematographer Manoj Pillai, composer Sharreth and editor Sajan.

Dr Sundar Menon is producing Neeli under the banner of Sun Ads and Film Productions. The movie is all set to hit screens on August 10.