Sivapuram rolls

Unni Pranav's debut directorial venture Sivapuram, which recently had its pooja on April 23 at Kalabhavan Theatre, Thiruvananthapuram, is all set to roll at the location of Thodupuzha. Malayalam-Tamil actor Bala is the hero. (Unni Pranav is veteran director Shaji Kailas’ former associate.)

Produced by Ansal and M. Nazar under the banner of United Films, Sivapuram is scripted by K.V. Anil. Cinematography is by Lal Kannan, who did the camera work for Chithrashalabhangalude Veedu. Music is by Shan; lyrics�are by Anil Panachooran, Jofi Tharakan and Balachandran.

The film, touted to be a family-oriented subject with a considerable amount of action, will commence shooting in May in Thodupuzha. Also in the cast are Biju Menon, Salim Kumar, Suraj Venjaramoodu, Indrans, Sreejith Ravi, Manraj, Divya, Thanima, Kalpana, Usha, Kulapulli Leela and others.