Junglee Pictures makes its Malayalam debut with Ronth (Night Patrol), which is a gripping cop drama written and directed by National Award winner Shahi Kabir, expanding its footprint beyond Hindi storytelling. Junglee Pictures, in association with Festival Cinemas, is thrilled to unveil the first look and title of this entertainer starring Dileesh Pothan and Roshan Mathew.
Junglee Pictures makes its Malayalam debut with Ronth
Further speaking about Ronth, the film follows a gripping narrative as it unfolds over a single night, following two police officers on night patrol as they navigate a series of intense events that reveal both their professional struggles and personal dilemmas. According to sources close to the film, it has wrapped filming and is now in post-production, aiming for a cinema release this year.
Amrita Pandey, CEO of Junglee Pictures, shared excitement on the studio’s Malayalam debut, and shared, “At Junglee Pictures, we are drawn to powerful, thought-provoking, yet entertaining narratives, and Ronth felt like the perfect choice for our Malayalam debut. The moment we heard the narration, we were hooked; it was an easy yes from all of us. Shahi’s storytelling, deeply rooted in realism, blends intense narratives with raw human emotions, the kind of cinema we truly believe in. His vision for Ronth aligned perfectly with our ethos, which made this collaboration a natural fit. Partnering with Festival Cinemas made this journey seamless, and we can’t wait to bring this gripping story to audiences.”
Shahi Kabir, writer-director of Ronth, also said, “I’m thrilled to collaborate with Junglee Pictures, a studio with a strong track record of backing high-concept, rooted films, as they embark on their first venture into Malayalam cinema. Partnering with Festival Cinemas has been equally rewarding, and working with my mentor, Dileesh Pothan, and Roshan Mathew has been a truly exciting experience.”
Jojo Jose, Producer at Festival Cinemas, on their collaboration with Junglee Pictures, added “We are excited to partner with Junglee Pictures, a studio that shares our passion for impactful storytelling. With Shahi Kabir’s brilliant writing and direction, brought to life by the exceptional performances of Dileesh Pothan and Roshan Mathew, we hope this film captivates and entertains audiences.”
The production team includes Mahesh Madhavan for cinematography, Anil Johnson as the composer, Dileep Nath as the production designer, Praveen Mangalath as the film editor, Sinoy Joseph in Sound Mixing, Anwar Ali for lyrics, among others. Arun Asok – Sonu KP (Sync Sound & Sound Design), Shelly Srees (Chief Associate), Kalpesh Damani (Associate Producer), Surya Ranganathan Iyer (Supervising Producer), Shabeer Malavattath (Production Controller), Dino Davis- Vishak Sanalkumar (Costume Design), Ronex Xavier (Makeup), and Abhilash Mullassery (Stills Photography), forms the rest of the crew.
Coming to Junglee Pictures, founded in 2014 as a subsidiary of The Times Group, the production house is known for its high-impact stories in acclaimed films like Raazi, Talvar, Badhaai Ho, Badhaai Do and Bareilly Ki Barfi. With Ronth the studio aims to mark a significant milestone as it expands its creative horizons into the Malayalam film industry with Ronth. Produced by Vineet Jain, Ratheesh Ambat, Ranjith EVM, and Jojo Jose and co-produced by Amrita Pandey, the film features a stellar supporting cast, including Sudhi Koppa, Arun Cherukavil, Lakshmi Menon, Krisha Kurup, and Nandanunni.
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