Shaji Kailas says re-release of ‘Narasimham’ should be for charity only; “He may not be released otherwise.”
Director Shaji Kailas has shared his thoughts on the possibility of re-releasing ‘Narasimham’, the much-discussed Malayalam blockbuster starring Mohanlal. The director said that he does not support bringing the film back to theaters as a regular release, as he believes the film has already reached almost every Malayali audience.Shaji Kailas says there is no Malayali who has not watched ‘Narasimham’As reported by Reporter, talking about the possibility of a theatrical re-release, Shaji Kailas said that he does not feel a regular re-release is necessary as the audience has already seen the film multiple times.“I don’t think Narasimham should be reshot. My belief is that there is no Malayali who has not seen the film,” the director said.
People have watched it over and over many times. Antony told me that Narasimham was made in 4K.”According to Shaji Kailas, the film’s popularity has remained strong even years after its original release. However, he feels that bringing it back to theaters should have a meaningful purpose rather than just being a commercial event.The director proposes screening on a charitable basisShaji Kailas revealed that he proposed a charitable initiative if the film returns to theaters.
He explained that the reissue could be used as an opportunity to support those in need.“I told Anthony that if it is done, it should be for a charitable purpose. For example, money can be raised for cancer patients. Put Narasimham in premium theaters with premium ticket prices and generate funds. I told him that it should not be released otherwise,” he added.The director said that such an initiative would allow the film to make a positive impact beyond entertainment.
He believes a charitable offering would make the reissue more meaningful to the public as well as the beneficiaries.Anthony Perumbavoor responds positively to the ideaSharing details of his conversation with producer Antony Perumbavoor, Shaji Kailas said the idea of using the film for charity received a positive response.“Let a few people benefit from it,” he said. “That will be a good thing.” “That’s a good idea, brother,” Anthony said.
We can look at it this way.”Written by Ranjith, ‘Narasimham’ featured Mohanlal in the role of Poovalli Induchoodan and had a strong supporting cast. The film included performances from Thilakan, NF Varghese, Aishwarya Bhaskaran, Jagathy Sreekumar, Augustine, Bharathi, Spadikam George, Kanaka, and TP Madhavan.Meanwhile, Shaji Kailas’s latest film is ‘Varavu’.