The Film, Set To Release On Amazon Prime Video On August 11, Follows The Story Of Ibrahim, Played By Roshan Mathew, Who Is Haunted By The Ghost Of His Past
Actor Roshan Mathew remembers the sensation when he was provided Malayalam crime-thriller Kuruthi. It was an enchanting function however he was scared to characteristic alongside a robust solid, led by famous person Prithviraj Sukumaran.
Mathew mentioned he was approached by Prithviraj to star within the undertaking final 12 months, when shoots had been slowly resuming within the Malayalam trade following the primary coronavirus-induced nationwide lockdown.
Though the actor was dedicated to start out one other undertaking on the time, he discovered the chance to reunite along with his Koode co-star thrilling.
“I heard the story and was blown away. There was nothing in it that made me assume twice (to signal) aside from whether or not I’d have the ability to pull this character off and match as much as the remainder of the solid within the film,” he mentioned.
“As an actor, I was extremely intimidated by the cast. I didn’t want to be the weak link. I took a day off to think about that, because everything else was a big yes. I called Prithvi the next day and told him that it scares me, but I want to do the film,” Mathew mentioned.
Directed by Manu Warrier, Kuruthi stars Murali Gopy, Shine Tom Chacko, Srindaa, Mamukkoya, Manikandan Rajan, Navas Vallikkunnu, Sagar Surya and Naslen in pivotal roles.
Written by Anish Pallyal, Kuruthi, which implies sacrifice, follows the story of Ibrahim (Mathew) who’s haunted by the ghost of his previous. One night time, when an injured cop barges into his home with a prisoner to hunt refuge, they’re adopted by an enemy with vengeance on their thoughts.
“What excited me about Kuruthi was that a string of events that happen in quick succession make a lot of people in and around the house question what they stand for. All of their hidden baggage comes out, in one night. It’s a fascinating script,” mentioned the 29-year-old.
Mathew, who has earned acclaim with movies like Geetu Mohandas’ 2019 drama Moothon, Kappela (2020) and Anurag Kashyap’s Choked, mentioned his character in Kuruthi could possibly be listed as among the many most advanced characters he had been provided.
Layered Character
The actor mentioned Ibrahim was a layered character, coping with a traumatic previous that felt “distant” to him.
“There was numerous work I needed to do to get near what he (the chracter) would really feel like on a daily day. What occurs within the film, that is an enormous take a look at for him. Everything he believes in, what he stands for will get examined. He is conflicted,” mentioned the actor.
“But if I had gone in confused as well, to play a character who is already confused, the whole thing was going to be a mess. I had little time to figure that out and get clarity.” The movie went on flooring in December 2020 and was shot for a month, principally in Erattupetta in Kottayam district.
Mathew mentioned he slowly discovered the “hook” of his character of a person torn between his previous and testing current.
“He is somebody who nonetheless hasn’t recovered from an unlucky occasion prior to now that has wrecked his life. He is solely residing for his household. One specific night time, unexpectedly, he finds their security and life threatened by a gaggle of individuals. He has to guard them, defend himself, however this combat finally ends up being much more than what he initially thought it could possibly be,’ he mentioned. Mathew, nevertheless, is not new to taking part in advanced characters.
His roles in movies just like the 2017 comedy thriller Orayiram Kinakkalal and Choked had been removed from one-dimensional whereas his acclaimed Kappela fully turned across the nice-boy trope to a stunning revelation.
The actor mentioned he notably appears out for such components however doesn’t need to prohibit himself taking part in heavy-duty characters.
“If the character isn’t gray, it scares me. My rapid thought is, ‘What am I going to do? How will I feel?’. For the shortage of a greater phrase, a personality who is broken, not sure and is carrying numerous baggage, I really feel extra geared up going into the shoot. I’ve a greater understanding,’ he mentioned.
“It’s like going in after reading a three-page synopsis as opposed to a 150-page book on the same subject. But I desperately want to put this out there: I am not only looking for serious, heavy roles to play. I enjoy doing some light-hearted stuff as well. I need to figure out the other game also,” he added.
Kuruthi is scheduled to launch on Amazon Prime Video on August 11.
