Anurag Kashyap, Suriya, Kartik Subbaraj praise Joju George’s Paani trailer
Filmmakers Anurag Kashyap, Karthik Subbaraj and actor Suriya have shared rave reviews of Joju George’s directorial debut Paani, raising expectations ahead of its release on October 24. This film will be available in many languages including Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada. And Hindi.
Actor Joju George, known for his famous roles in Nayattu and Irratta, is stepping into the director’s chair for the first time with his film Paani. The trailer has created anticipation for the film’s release on October 24. Prominent personalities from the Indian film industry like Anurag Kashyap, Karthik Subbaraj and Suriya have shared their excitement after watching the trailer. The entertaining family thriller ‘Paani’ will release in Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Hindi.
Anurag Kashyap expressed his appreciation for Paani on Instagram and described it as “a super confident directorial debut”. He compared it to some of the best works of the Korean new wave and described it as “powerful” and “absolutely unforgettable”. His words have added momentum to the ongoing discussion about Joju’s directorial debut. In response, Joju described Kashyap as his “inspiration” and highlighted the filmmaker’s influence on his career.
Karthik Subbaraj also praised the film, sharing the trailer on X and terming Paani as “a fantastic thriller” with “super intense performances”. The entertaining visuals of the trailer have raised expectations among fans, who are eager to see what Joju has to offer in his directorial debut.
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I watched this movie and it’s a fantastic action thriller with great 💌 💌💌 extremely intense performances…. It’s going to be a blast ðŸ’åðŸ’åðŸ’å in theaters… æ- Karthik Subbaraj (@karthiksubbaraj) 17 October 2024
Joining the conversation, Tamil star Suriya tweeted, “Loved the trailer! All the best for your directorial debut Dear Joju #Paani,” giving the film a pan-India appeal. With Suriya’s support, the film’s potential audience expanded beyond its Malayalam roots.
Loved the trailer! Dear Joju, all the best for your directorial debut #Water
– Surya Shivkumar (@Surya_Offal) 17 October 2024
Paani stars Joju George in the lead role, with him also acting, marking his return to Malayalam cinema after a decade. Abhinaya, who has made her mark in Tamil and Telugu films, is ready to give another memorable performance. Joju’s journey from junior artiste to lead actor with films like Joseph and Madhuram gives significance to his directorial debut. Apart from Paani, Joju will be starring opposite Kamal Haasan in Mani Ratnam’s Thug Life.