'Tourist Family' director Abishan Jeevinth set to turn hero; Anaswara Rajan likely to join as lead
Abishan Jeevinth
, the breakout director of the superhit film 'Tourist Family', is reportedly all set to make his debut as a full-fledged actor.
Known for his heartfelt storytelling and modest filmmaking approach, Abishan had already made a brief on-screen appearance in 'Tourist Family' as a grieving youngster—a role that, though small, left an emotional mark.
Now, according to the reports, he's ready to take on a lead role in an upcoming project.
Tourist Family | Song - Aachaley
After directorial success, Abishan steps into the spotlight
This new venture, which marks Abishan's official foray into acting, will reportedly be directed by a close associate from his Tourist Family crew. While the title is said to be in English, and
Anaswara Rajan
is rumoured to play the female lead, no formal announcements have been made so far, according to IANS.
Love for 'Tourist Family'
Tourist Family, released on May 1, surprised many with its feel-good charm and exceptional box office performance.
Featuring Sasikumar and Simran in lead roles, the film also starred Yogi Babu, M.S. Bhaskar, Ramesh Thilak, and others in a wholesome narrative that connected with family audiences. ETimes gave the movie a rating of 2.5 stars out of 5 and our review read, "The film finds its anchor in the central performances.
Their natural chemistry is a definite plus. The younger son, played by Kamalesh, also provides moments of genuine levity (though sometimes his chatter grates), and the film's use of authentic Sri Lankan Tamil dialect adds a valuable layer of realism to their interactions.
'Tourist Family' is a gentle look at the challenges of starting over, even if the narrative feels somewhat formulaic."
Meanwhile, Anaswara Rajan recently impressed the audience with her stunning performance in the Malayalam film 'Rekhachithram'.
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