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Girish AD Explains Nivin Pauly’s Role in Bethlehem Kudumba Unit
Girish AD is a Malayalam film director who makes stories about ordinary people.
His new movie is called Bethlehem Kudumba Unit.
It stars Nivin Pauly as Justin, a regular man over 35.
Girish chose Nivin because he felt the actor had a friendly, boy-next-door quality.
Nivin was excited to play the role.
The movie has become a successful Onam release and reportedly earned more than Rs 110 crore worldwide.
Girish says he finds ideas in his neighbourhood, family and friends.
He also prefers actors who look like normal people rather than glamorous movie stars.
His next film will again be made with Bhavana Studios.
Bethlehem Kudumba Unit is Girish AD’s first film with Nivin Pauly.
Girish said Nivin’s boy-next-door image suited Justin, a regular man over 35.
The film has reportedly grossed more than Rs 110 crore worldwide.
Girish bases his stories and casting choices on ordinary, relatable people.
His next film will also be produced by Bhavana Studios.
- Who
- Director Girish AD and actor Nivin Pauly are central to the story, with Bhavana Studios producing the film.
- What
- Girish AD discussed Bethlehem Kudumba Unit, his casting of Nivin Pauly and his approach to filmmaking.
- Where
- The film belongs to Malayalam cinema; the interview was published by NDTV.
- When
- The discussion took place in an exclusive NDTV interview; the article does not specify its date.
- Why
- Girish chose Nivin because he felt the actor suited the role of an ordinary, boy-next-door man and because he had long wanted to work with him.
Key facts
- Film
- Bethlehem Kudumba Unit
- Director
- Girish AD
- Lead actor
- Nivin Pauly
- Producer
- Bhavana Studios
- Reported worldwide gross
- More than Rs 110 crore, according to Sacnilk
- Next project
- Girish’s next film will also be produced by Bhavana Studios
- Basic idea
- Girish said he had been carrying the basic idea since 2019
Quotes
Girish AD
Malayalam film director and the director of Bethlehem Kudumba Unit
“The character of Justin in this film is someone who is above 35 and who's a regular guy. Nivin just feels like a boy next door - like the heroes I like.”
NDTV
“The story has to be right; I don't focus on the scale of the film. I enjoy watching these kinds of films, and I make them.”
NDTV
Sources
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