Neru

Neru (2023)

നേര്

Seeking Justice

'Neru' is an enthralling legal and emotional drama that delves into the life of Sara, a blind sculpture artist on a quest for justice following a harrowing incident. Against the backdrop of the Indian legal system, this gripping story takes viewers through a rollercoaster of emotions, unveiling layers of deceit and ultimately exploring themes of redemption.

Date of release
2023-12-21
TMDB
7.2 / 10 (45)
Runtime
2h 32m
Genres
Drama, Thriller
Director
Jeethu Joseph

Casting

Interesting facts

Neru is a 2023 Indian Malayalam-language courtroom drama film directed by Jeethu Joseph, who co-wrote the screenplay with Santhi Mayadevi. It was produced by Antony Perumbavoor under Aashirvad Cinemas. The film stars Mohanlal, Anaswara Rajan, Priyamani, Santhi Mayadevi, Siddique, Jagadish and Sankar Induchoodan.

Production

On 13 July 2023, producer Antony Perumbavoor officially announced an untitled film directed by Jeethu Joseph starring Mohanlal. The project, under the working title Production No.33, signifies the 33rd production of Aashirvad Cinemas, with filming scheduled to commence in August that year.

The title was officially revealed on 12 August 2023 with a moster featuring the tagline "seeking justice," along with the title presented in Braille inscription. Neru marks the fifth collaboration between Mohanlal and Joseph. The screenplay was co-written by Santhi Mayadevi and Joseph, with the former having previously collaborated with the latter as an actress in Drishyam 2. Jeethu conceived the story several years ago.

Mohanlal was cast as a lawyer. Priyamani was cast in an important role. She joined the sets in September 2023. Anaswara Rajan was cast as Sara, a blind sculptor, around whom the story unfolds. Santhi Mayadevi, who initially had no plans to act in her own screenplay, eventually took on a role in the film at the invitation of Jeethu. The cast also consists of Jagadish, K. B.

Principal photography commenced on 17 August 2023, coinciding with the commencement of the Malayalam month of Chingam, considered an auspicious day. It began with a customary pooja function held at the Freemasons Club in Vazhuthacaud, Kerala. Subsequent filming took place in and around Thiruvananthapuram. Mohanlal joined the sets in Chitranjali Studio in early September. Filming was wrapped on 4 October 2023.

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