‘Manjummel Boys’ director Chidambaram is all set to make his directorial debut in Hindi with a new feature film. He will be teaming up with Srishti Bahl of Phantom Studios for the untitled project. It was announced on Wednesday, July 17. Details about the film’s title, cast and crew will be announced in the coming months.

Phantom Studios shared a special post on Instagram announcing their upcoming film. Their post read, “We are thrilled to begin a new collaborative journey with the immensely talented @__chidambaram__! He has made his mark in the South with his unique vision and storytelling ability, and we are excited to work on his first film in Hindi cinema!”

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In a statement, Chidambaram said, “I am excited to take this step into Hindi mainstream cinema. While Manjummel Boys will always remain special, I am honoured and excited to collaborate with Phantom Studios for my first Hindi feature film. This is an opportunity to explore new stories and reach out to a wider audience, while staying true to the essence of storytelling that defines my work.”

Srishti Bahl, CEO, Phantom Studios said, “We are delighted to welcome Chidambaram to the Phantom family. We have always been a creatively oriented company, offering directors the opportunity to create their best work with Phantom. In this new world where language no longer restricts filmmakers, we intend to bring unique voices from different regions to Hindi cinema to create stories that transcend linguistic boundaries. Chidambaram is the ideal person to collaborate with us. His unique vision and storytelling aligns perfectly with our creative principles at Phantom Studios. We are excited to bring his vision to the Hindi film audience.”

Before ‘Manjummel Boys’, Chidambaram had worked on a Malayalam film called ‘Jaan E.Man’. Made on a budget of Rs 20 crore, ‘Manjummel Boys’ earned more than Rs 200 crore worldwide.