Anurag Kashyap Boards Manju Warrier Starrer ‘Footage,’ Trailer Unveiled (EXCLUSIVE)

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Naman Ramachandran Indian auteur filmmaker Anurag Kashyap is set to present the Hindi-language version of Malayalam-language thriller “Footage,” starring powerhouse performer Manju Warrier.

The found-footage feature, which gained critical acclaim in Kerala last year, will hit theaters nationwide. The film marks the directorial debut of veteran editor Saiju Sreedharan, known for his work on Indian National Film Award-winning “Maheshinte Prathikaaram” and breakout hits like “Kumbalangi Nights.” Warrier leads the cast alongside rising talents Vishak Nair and Gayathri Ashok.

The narrative follows a YouTube vlogging couple, played by Nair and Ashok, who investigate their helper’s mysterious employer during the COVID-19 lockdown.

Their pursuit leads them to an isolated island and an unexpected adventure. “I saw the Malayalam version of ‘Footage’ and it stayed with me,” says Kashyap, praising the film’s innovative dual-perspective storytelling. “It’s exciting to see young filmmakers from the Malayalam film industry not restricting themselves to a genre, style, or technique but breaking stereotypes to find new ways of telling stories.” Warrier, whose recent credits include “Thunivu,” “Asuran” and “Lucifer,” adds: “The found footage format allowed the film to unfold through the characters’ own video recordings, making for a unique and immersive experience.