Ranjith Sajeev's United Kingdom of Kerala gets a new release date
Billed as a family entertainer, UKOK also stars Johny Antony, Manju Pillai, Indrans, Manoj K Jayan, Sangeetha, Sarangi Shyam, and filmmaker Alphonse Puthren. The film's cinematography is by Sinoj P Ayyappan, with music by Premam-fame Rajesh Murugesan. Director Arun also serves as the editor. It is produced by Anne, Sajeev, and Alex under the banners Fragrant Nature Film Creations and Pooyappally Films.
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