The title of the first 3D movie in Indian cinema history belongs to the 1984 Malayalam film My Dear Kuttichathan. But after that, Malayalam cinema did not take advantage of the potential of 3D.
The truth is that the cost and lack of theaters to use the 3D possibilities have remained a stumbling block. That’s why Mollywood turned its back even when there were 3D films in other Indian languages. The truth is that the advent of multiplexes and the change in audience views to cinema, with audiences attracted to the technological wizardry of Hollywood films ā have forced Malayalam cinema to move behind the possibilities of 3D.
Barroz is a 3D movie coming to Malayalam after a long gap and it is also the first movie directed by Mohanlal. This treasure hunting themed film is being produced by Aashirvad Cinemas at a cost of crores. Barroz is scripted by Jijo Punnoose, the director of the first Indian 3D film, My Dear Kuttichathan. The film is expected to hit the theaters in March 2023.
Kathanar is a 3D movie directed by debutant Rojin Thomas with Jayasurya as the lead, based on the story of Kadamattath Kathanar, a magician known to Malayalis. The two-part film is being produced by the brand of Big Budget Films, Gokulam gopalan.
Ajayante Randam Moshanam is another big budget movie that is being shot in Malayalam using the possibilities of 3D. Tovino Thomas is playing three different roles in the movie which is being prepared on pan India level. The film is produced by Dr. Zacharia Thomas under the banner UGM, in association with Listin Stephen under the banner Magic Frames. Kriti Shetty and Aishwarya Rajesh also appear in lead roles. It is also hopes that the film, which will be released in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Hindi languages, will shine a light on the pan-Indian potential of Malayalam.
Also, the makers have announced that Dileep starrer Dinkan 3D and Jayasurya starrer Aadu 3, the third film in the Aadu franchise, will be released in 3D. Let’s wait for the 3D wonders of Malayalam cinema.
