Manju Warrier unveils Footage first look and internet can't keep calm

Malayalam producer and actor Manju Warrier surprised everyone by unveiling the first look poster of her upcoming movie, Footage. The poster depicts two characters in a tight embrace, alluding to intimacy.

Manju Warrier's Footage poster sparks praise and anticipation

The first-look poster appears to have had the intended effect on the audience, with many praising Manju Warrier for taking on unconventional roles in her career. Rima Kallingal, reacting to the poster, commended her as a "trailblazer."

Fans also appreciated Manju for leading from the front and challenging the stereotypical roles often assigned to middle-aged women actors. One fan expressed, "Can't wait for this one! Hats off to you for presenting movies that break all stereotypes! There's a reason you are this star."

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The poster has gone viral on the internet, eliciting surprise and admiration for Manju's bold movie choices. Another fan commented, "Awesome. You always pick movies that stay in the audience's hearts forever. This one also looks like a movie with a purpose to shed light on awareness about certain topics. Looking forward to watching this."

Footage promises a cinematic revelation

According to reports, Footage seems to enjoy the distinction of being Malayalam cinema's first 'found footage' movie. The visual style and narrative techniques will utilize the footage shot by the characters to tell a story and address a pressing challenge facing the always-connected consumer society.

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The first look poster of Footage features actors Vishak Nair and Gayatri Ashok in an intimate position in the privacy of a bedroom. However, the film seems to raise an important question: in this day and age, does privacy hold any meaning? "Behind every door is a world beyond your wildest imagination," read the caption posted by Manju while sharing the poster.

Footage will mark the directorial debut of film editor Saiju Sreedharan, known for editing highly acclaimed Malayalam movies such as Kumbalangi Nights, Maheshinte Prathikaaram, and Mayaanadhi. He has co-written the movie with Shabna Mohammad.

Footage is set to hit cinemas worldwide in May this year.

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