Suresh Gopi’s ‘Ottakkomban’ second schedule begins in Thodupuzha

The second schedule of the Malayalam film ‘Ottakkomban,’ directed by Mathews Thomas, commenced on Monday, April 21, in Thodupuzha.

To continue till June
The first phase of filming was completed in Thiruvananthapuram earlier in January. The second schedule is now underway following Suresh Gopi’s official engagements as a Union Minister and the Vishu-Easter festivities.
The second scheduled shoot began at the Arakkulam Sree Dharma Sastha Sree Mahadeva Temple with scenes featuring Suresh Gopi, Poojappura Radhakrishnan, Vanchiyoor Praveen, Gopan Guruvayoor, Raj Mohan, and several junior artists. Suresh Gopi plays the lead role of Kaduvakkunnel Kuruvachan, and the film boasts a star-studded cast including actors from Bollywood and other industries.
According to News 18, the filming is planned to continue until the end of June, covering locations in and around Thodupuzha, Pala, Bharananganam, and Erattupetta. After this, the team will move on to international locations like Malaysia and Macau. Executive producer Krishnamoorthy stated that the team aims to complete the shoot as quickly as possible based on Suresh Gopi’s availability amidst his busy political commitments.
What is ‘Ottakkomban’ about?
‘Ottakkomban is inspired by the life of Kaduvakkunnel Kuruvachan, a powerful figure from the Meenachil taluk known for his influence across business, social, spiritual, political, and cultural spheres. According to the reports, the character of Kuruvachan has been adapted to reflect contemporary sensibilities and changes in modern times.

Prithviraj’s ‘Kaduva’
Earlier, Prithviraj Sukumaran was featured in the same role in the actioner ‘Kaduva.’ Due to some legal issues, the name of Prithviraj Sukumaran in the action flick was changed to Kaduvakkunnel Kuriyachan. Reportedly, this change was mandated by the Censor Board following a petition filed by Jose Kuruvinakkunnel, who alleged that the film was based on his life and could tarnish his and his family’s reputation. Although the name was altered for the primary Indian release, Jose later submitted another petition, asserting that the original name continued to appear in certain international versions.