Urumi Is Finally Here

Trivandrum: Santosh Sivan's Urumi is scheduled to come to a cinema near you by the end of this month. It is believed to be one of the most expensive Malayalam films ever made. Stars cast in the movie include Prithviraj, Prabhu Deva, Arya, Genelia D'Souza, Vidya Balan, Tabu, Jagathy Sreekumar, and many others. Written by Shankar Ramakrishnan, its story is set in the backdrop of 16th century Northern Kerala and revolves around Kelu Nayanar (Prithviraj) whose mission is to take revenge on Vasco Da Gama. Kelu is supported by Vavvali (Prabhu Deva) and friends. The story revolves around an 'Urumi', made from the gold melted out of the ornaments of dead people - women and children - who were burnt alive in a massacre aboard a ship. This big budget starrer is produced by Prithviraj, Santosh Sivan and Shaji Natesan under their new banner August Cinema. Deepak Dev does the music and background score. The film, shot mainly in the forests of Malshej Ghat in Maharashtra & in some parts of Kerala, is set to be a treat especially with Santosh Sivan behind the camera.

So get ready for the visual treat! Here is a one minute prelude to the fascinating film.