Bollywood director Anurag Kashyap appears to be fully supporting South Indian cinema at this time. The renowned filmmaker has announced his intention to present the Hindi adaptation of Manju Warrier’s Malayalam found-footage thriller, Footage, which is set to be released soon. He is also preparing for the trailer launch, scheduled for February 25.

Previously, Anurag had presented the Malayalam version of the film, which premiered in theatres last year and featured performances by Vishak Nair, known for his role in Emergency, and Gayathri Ashok. The film was directed by Saiju Sreedharan, who transitioned from editing to directing.

Anurag Kashyap to release Footage in Bollywood

The director announced the release of the trailer for the Hindi version on Instagram, stating, “When I viewed it in a cinema, I was amazed by how the film was crafted from two distinct perspectives.” He praised both the director and the cast for their performances, which he believed elevated the film to an exhilarating level.

The filmmaker has consistently supported Malayalam cinema and played the role of an antagonist, an arms dealer from Mangalore, in Aashiq Abu’s Rifle Club, released in 2024. This film is currently available for streaming on Netflix.

In a recent interview, Anurag expressed that he feels disconnected from Bollywood, as industry insiders perceive him as “the enemy of the State.” He remarked, “I am engaging more with the South than with Hindi cinema. I have discovered my community here. The people are genuine.”

Manju Warrier’s Footage release date

The producers have not yet revealed a release date for the Hindi adaptation of Footage. However, the film aims to attract fans who were recently excited about the Malayalam film Marco. Set against the backdrop of the pandemic lockdown, the narrative centres on two vloggers as they pursue a mysterious woman from their apartment complex into the forest.

The film presents two viewpoints: one captured through the lens of Vishak Nair’s character, and the other through Gayathri’s perspective. The captivating thriller has been penned by Saiju and Shabna Mohammed.

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