Malabar-rebellion movie projects hit by COVID-19 pandemic
The Hindu
As many as four major projects, including the one featuring actor Prithviraj as Variamkunnan,were announced last year to coincide with the 100th anniversary of the rebellion.
Malayalam cinema projects on the and its leader Variamkunnathu Kunjahamad Haji have been hit by the pandemic-induced economic slowdown. While the financial crisis has forced some of the cinema producers to reconsider investing in the mega film project, the restrictions on assembly of people, too, have affected the film-making efforts. As many as four major projects, including the one featuring actor Prithviraj as Variamkunnan,were announced last year . The Prithviraj movie announced by filmmaker Ashique Abu had triggered a political controversy with Sangh Parivar outfits vehemently opposing it.
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