The filming of Pennu Case, featuring Nikhila Vimal in the lead, has officially begun in Mysuru. The film, written and directed by debutant Febin Sidharth, also stars Hakim Shajahan, Aju Varghese, and Ramesh Pisharody. The makers marked the commencement of shooting with a unique Instagram post.
Intriguing First Look
The shared image features Nikhila Vimal prominently, while others in the frame have their faces covered with handkerchiefs. The title Pennu Case (which translates to “woman’s case” in Malayalam) typically refers to legal cases involving harassment or assault. The visual hints at the film’s theme, likely revolving around such an incident and its media scrutiny.
Cast & Crew
The film is backed by Mukesh R Mehta, Rajesh Krishna, and CV Sarathi under E4 Experiments and London Talkies, with Aswathi Naduthodi co-producing for VU Talkies. Shinoz handles cinematography, while Ankit Menon scores the music. The script is co-written by Reshmi Radhakrishnan and Febin Sidharth, with dialogues by Jyothish M, Sunu V, and Ganesh Malayath. Other key crew members include Sarin Ramakrishnan (editor) and Arshad Nakkoth (art director).
Nikhila Vimal’s Recent Films
Nikhila was last seen in Get-Set Baby (Feb 21, 2025), alongside Unni Mukundan, where he played an IVF specialist. The film received mixed reviews. Before that, she starred in Oru Jaathi Jathakam (Jan 2025), directed by M Mohanan, known for Aravindante Athidhikal.
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