Dulquer Salmaan Begins Shooting for Martin Prakkat's Next

After taking a break with the release of Mani Ratnam's "OK Kanmani", Dulquer Salmaan has begun shooting of Martin Prakkat's next.

The team kick-started the project on 25 May morning in Idukki and sources close to the film has said that the untitled movie is an experimental film, in which the young star will be seen in a completely new look.

Earlier, sources close to the film had claimed that it will have a new heroine, but rumours are that the makers have settled for a known face. However, the makers are yet to confirm the news.

The upcoming movie is touted to be a romantic film and Aparna Gopinath, who had worked with Martin and Dulquer in "ABCD: American Born Confused Desi", will also be seen in a pivotal role. The director has also roped in prominent actors such as Chemban Vinod Jose, Neeraj Madhav and Joju George for key roles.

The story and dialogues will be written by R Unni, who is noted for films like "Munnariyippu", "5 Sundarikal', "Bachelor Party", "Chappa Kurish" and "Kerala Cafe" ("Bridge").

Music will be composed by Gopi Sundar and lyrics will be penned by Rafeeq Ahamed and Santhosh Varma. The cinematography will be handled by Jomon T John and editing by Mahesh Narayanan.

The upcoming movie will be shot extensively in various locations in Kochi, Munnar and Gujarat.

The movie will be produced by Shebin Bekkar, Joju George and Martin Prakkat under the banner of Finding Cinema and will be distributed by Play House Release.