Kalidas Jayaram will play the lead in 'Argentina Fans Kattoorkadavu,' a film on passionate fans of the South American football team in Kerala.
Aiswarya Lekshmi, who debuted in Nivin Pauly's 'Njandukalude Nattil' and played the female lead in 'Mayanadi,' will be cast opposite Kalidas, says director Midhun Manuel Thomas. Sources in the production said the film, produced by Ashiq Usman, will feature several newcomers.
Midhun Manuel writes: “Dear all, here are the details of 'Argentina Fans Kattoorkadavu.' Main roles are played by Kalidas Jayaram and Aiswarya Lekshmi. Rest of the big and small roles are being assigned to a number of new artistes selected after audition. John Manthrikkal and myself jointly write the script based on a short story written by Ashokan Charuvil. The film is produced by friend Aashiq Usman.”
Ranadive handles cinematography and Gopi Sunder scores the music. Lijo Paul will edit the film, which will be released by Central Pictures and Arun is in charge of the production design. An acting camp for the film, 'Argentina Fans Kattoorkadavu' was held recently at Irinjalakuda.
Midhun is working on 'Kottayam Kunjachan 2', and 'Aadu 3'. 'Argentina' has raised hopes of a runaway hit like 'Aadu 2'.
