Kaapa

Kaapa (2022)

കാപ്പ

LAW…NOT JUSTICE...

When Anand learns that his wife Binu Trivikraman's name ended up in Kerala Anti-Social Activities Prevention Act (KAAPA) list by mistake, he embarks on a journey to prove her innocence, but finds himself caught in the crosshairs of a hardened gangster and a merciless war.

Date of release
2022-12-22
TMDB
4.7 / 10 (13)
Runtime
2h 13m
Genres
Crime, Action, Drama
Director
Shaji Kailas

Casting

Interesting facts

Kaapa is a 2022 Indian Malayalam-language action thriller film directed by Shaji Kailas and written by G. R. Indugopan based on his novel Shankhumukhi. Produced by Fefka Writers Union, Theatre of Dreams and Saregama India Limited, it stars Prithviraj Sukumaran, Asif Ali, Aparna Balamurali and Anna Ben.

Production

On 17 August 2021, Prithviraj Sukumaran announced that Mammootty and Mohanlal would be launching a project on 18 August, the next day. That day, 18 August, the motion poster was shared by them and the title was revealed to be Kaapa. The film was initiated by Fefka Writers Union. The title Kaapa is the short form of an act called Kerala Anti-social Activities (Prevention) Act. Venu was the director.

The film was initially announced with the cast of Prithviraj Sukumaran, Asif Ali, Manju Warrier and Anna Ben. However, Manju Warrier left the film as she was busy with her schedules on shooting for Ajith Kumar's Thunivu (2023). Aparna Balamurali came as the replacement. Actors Dileesh Pothan, Jagadish Kumar and Nandu were later revealed to be part of the cast.

Filming was to begin on 20 May 2022 but was postponed due to Venu opting out of the film. Principal photography began on 15 July 2022 in VJT Hall, Palayam, Thiruvananthapuram. On 16 July, director Shaji Kailas sought permission from Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan for a day's shooting in the area around the Kerala Government Secretariat as the Government of Kerala had enforced a ban there for shooting.

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