Director Srinath Rajendran's much-anticipated film, Kurup, went on floors on Sunday. The crime thriller, based on real-life incidents around Kerala's most wanted criminal—Sukumara Kurup—will see Dulquer Salmaan in the titular role.
“Grateful to the almighty for this day, on which we announce the good news that “Kurup” goes on floor from today. We took around 5 years of our sweet time working on this epic and I, personally, thank Dulquer Salmaan for being with us through out this journey. Details regarding the crew, cast and other whereabouts will be announced soon.. Here is a “fan made” poster done by a very talented friend Sani Yas, which I liked very much and felt should get released officially today. Saimaa here it is.. (sic),” Srinath wrote on his Facebook page. He also shared a poster on social media.
In 1984, Sukumara Kurup faked his own death by killing another man and burning the body in a car. Kurup, who committed the crime for the insurance money, has been absconding. Kurup also marks Srinath Rajendran's second collaboration with Dulquer Salmaan—seven years after Dulquer's debut film Second Show which Srinath helmed.