After an 11-year hiatus, actress Jyothirmayi is set to make her highly anticipated return to the silver screen with the upcoming Malayalam film, Bougainvillea, directed by Amal Neerad.
Release Date and Cast
The film, which also stars Kunchacko Boban and Fahadh Faasil, is scheduled for a worldwide release on October 17, 2024 . The cast includes Sharaf U Dheen, Veena Nandakumar, and Srinda in supporting roles.
Production and Crew
Bougainvillea is jointly produced by Jyothirmayi and Kunchacko Boban under the banners of Amal Neerad Productions and Udaya Pictures. The screenplay is co-written by Amal Neerad and Lajo Jose, with cinematography handled by Anend C. Chandran and editing done by Vivek Harshan. The music for the film is composed by Sushin Shyam.
Promotional Activities
The makers recently unveiled a promo song titled Sthuthi , which has garnered significant attention and over 1.9 million views on YouTube. The song, featuring Kunchacko Boban and Jyothirmayi, has been well-received for its energetic dance number and fresh sound.
Significance of Jyothirmayi's Return
Jyothirmayi's return to cinema is a notable highlight of Bougainvillea. Her last appearance on screen was over a decade ago, and her comeback is highly anticipated by fans and the film community alike.
The film marks a new collaboration between Kunchacko Boban and Amal Neerad, and it is also the third project between Amal Neerad and Fahadh Faasil, following their previous works in Varathan and Iyobinte Pusthakam .
