iPhone-Filmed Malayalam Thriller 'Pagida Kali' Unveils First Look Poster
The creators of the upcoming suspense thriller 'Pagida Kali' have officially released the film's first look poster, generating significant buzz in the entertainment industry. This project has already captured attention due to its innovative filmmaking technique, as the entire movie has been shot using an Apple iPhone.
Technical Innovation and Sound Design
Beyond the smartphone cinematography, 'Pagida Kali' will feature advanced 7.1 Dolby Surround Sound mixing, promising an immersive audio experience for theater audiences. The film represents a bold experiment in mobile filmmaking within the Indian cinema landscape.
Creative Team and Production Details
The project is directed by Nishad Hasan, who previously served as associate director for the film 'Pani' starring Joju George. Hasan has taken on multiple technical roles for 'Pagida Kali', handling not only direction but also cinematography, editing, and action choreography.
The film features an ensemble cast including:
- Devasurya
- Tito Wilson
- Ranjitha Mukundan
- Anna Maria
- Amal Suresh
- Prince John
- Tryambaka Rana Dive
- Linto Johny
Murali Devasurya produces the film under the banner Devasurya Film House while also serving as associate director. The musical team includes composers Vinayak Sharath Chandran and lyricists S. S. Karthikeyan, Dinu Mohan, and Nishad Hasan, with vocals by Nochippetti Thirumoorthy and Diya Karan Anand.
Intriguing Plot Premise
The storyline of 'Pagida Kali' begins with a shocking murder in Kerala that creates widespread fear and confusion across the region. Following this violent incident, a child mysteriously disappears, triggering an intense investigation that gradually expands beyond state boundaries.
Additional Technical Crew
The production features a dedicated technical team including:
- Karun Prasad handling sound effects and final mix
- Deepak Varghese serving as sound engineer
- Regin Santo completing Digital Intermediate (DI) work
- Anjali Nair as chief makeup artist
- Rahees Robins capturing still photographs
The poster design has been created by Nishad Hasan and Sreejith Puthenmadam, with creative support from Ananthu Ashokan and Miljo Johny. Publicity for the film is managed by PROs A. S. Dinesh and Manu Sivan.
Release Schedule and Language Versions
'Pagida Kali' is scheduled for theatrical release in March and will be available to audiences in three language versions: Malayalam, Tamil, and Hindi. This multi-language approach aims to reach broader audiences across India while showcasing innovative mobile filmmaking techniques to mainstream cinema viewers.
