Nimisha Sajayan is set to make another notable appearance in Tamil cinema with ‘Enna Vilai’, an upcoming pan-Indian film directed by National Award winner Sajeev Pazhoor. The film stars Nimisha alongside actor Karunaas and is set against the backdrop of Rameswaram. Blending family drama with social and political themes, the film is slated to hit theatres worldwide on September 17.
Nimisha Sajayan plays a lawyer in a strange case
The makers have now unveiled the trailer, offering a glimpse into a mystery that soon turns into a serious threat for a family. Nimisha Sajayan plays Kanchana, a lawyer who takes up the case of a fisherman, played by Karunaas.The trouble begins when the fisherman discovers something strange about a jewel he keeps at home. What initially appears to be an unusual incident soon draws him into a larger conspiracy, putting his family’s safety at risk.The trailer moves between family drama and thrilling sequences, with the mysterious jewel emerging as the key element connecting the various events. Nimisha’s Kanchana appears to play a crucial role in uncovering the truth behind the case.
Nimisha Sajayan and Karunaas’ film blends family drama with social themes
While the trailer places the central mystery at the forefront, ‘Enna Vilai’ also appears to explore broader social and political issues. The narrative expands from the personal struggles of a family to circumstances with potentially far-reaching consequences.Sajeev Pazhoor, who won the National Film Award for Best Screenplay for ‘Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum’, has written and directed the film. The project has also earned recognition on the festival circuit, including the Best Screenplay award at the 16th Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival. It was also selected for Turkey’s Kaia International Film Festival.Sam CS has composed the music, while Alby Antony has handled the cinematography and Sreejith Sarang serves as the editor.
About ‘Enna Vilai’
‘Enna Vilai’ was filmed across 56 locations in Rameswaram, Chennai, Puducherry and Kochi over three schedules. The supporting cast includes YG Mahendran, Poornima Bhagyaraj, Nizhalgal Ravi, Vijayalakshmi, Mohan Raman, Kavithalaya Krishnan, Deepa Shankar, Rajendran, Pandi and Swaminathan, among others.The film is set to release in Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu, Kannada and Hindi. Netflix has acquired its streaming rights.
