RIP: Malayalam filmmaker Manu James dies before the release of his debut film 'Nancy Rani' - film industry in mourning!

Malaylam director manu james dies before release his debut nancy rani - Tamil Movie Cinema News

Debutant filmmaker of the Malayalam Industry Manu James passed away on February 25 at the age of 31 due to health issues. The director succumbed due to hepatitis and was undergoing treatment in a hospital in Aluva, Ernakulam, said reports. The news left many in dismay as the director lost his life before the release of his debut film Nancy Rani. Reports say Manu James made his debut in Malayalam Industry as a child artist in the Sabu James directorial 2004 film I am Curious. The Film Employees Federation of Kerala paid tribute to the director with a post that said he has worked as a co-director in Malayalam, Kannada and Hindi films


Joseph Manu James’ director reportedly had wrapped up the filming of his debut project Nancy Rani and post-production works were in progress before his untimely demise. The film has Ahaana Krishna in the lead role with Druvan, Basil Joseph, Abu Salim, Vishak Nair, Arjun Ashokan, and Veteran actors Lal, Lena, Aju Varghese, Indrans as supporting cast. It was produced by Roy Sebastian, John W Varghese and Nyna Manu James with Ragesh Narayanan as director of photography. The movie will music composed by Manu Gopinath, Goutham Vincent and Tao Issaro. The plot revolves around the girl Nancy Rani who has big dreams one of which is becoming a part of the film industry, being a Mammukka fan. The motion poster of the project was released in 2021 with a song that paid tribute to famous Malayalam movie star Mammootty on his birthday, sung by Vineeth Srinivasan. It also introduced the characters of the film.


Some major veterans of Malayalam film industry including Aju Varghese shared condolences to the actor. He posted a photo on Facebook saying "Gone too soon" and the lead of Nancy Rani Ahaana wrote on her Instagram story “Rest in Peace Manu! This shouldn’t have happened to you!

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