Hansal Mehta, Lijo Jose Pellissery and A.R. Rahman team up for a new romance drama - Report

A remarkable new collaboration is poised to make waves in Indian cinema. An ambitious feature film is to be directed by acclaimed filmmaker Lijo Jose Pellissery, with an original score and songs composed by A.R. Rahman, the Oscar and Grammy-winning music legend.Co-written by Karan Vyas and Pellissery, the film is described as a lyrical and emotional exploration of love, longing and the fragile threads that connect human relationships.

A visionary duo at work

Lijo Jose Pellissery, known for his daring storytelling and inventive visual language, has long been celebrated as one of Indian cinema’s most audacious voices. His films often blur the line between realism and poetry, earning him critical acclaim and a global following.

With this new project, he turns his gaze towards romance, promising a cinematic journey that is both intimate and epic in scale.Joining him on the project is A.R. Rahman, whose timeless music continues to transcend boundaries of language and culture. Renowned for crafting melodies that touch the soul and soundscapes that transport audiences, Rahman is the perfect creative partner for a story built on emotion. Together, Pellissery and Rahman are set to create a film that fuses visual artistry with musical depth, a symphony of sight and sound that celebrates the essence of love.

Excitement builds behind the scenes

Casting for the project is currently underway.“This collaboration between Lijo Jose Pellissery and A.R. Rahman feels nothing short of historic,” said Sahil Saigal, Partner at True Story Films. “We look forward to beginning production later this year and sharing the magic this extraordinary team will bring to life.”Rahman added, “Lijo is a revelation to cinema. Working with Hansal has been a delight, and I’m eager to see what the three of us create together.”

Lijo Jose Pellissery’s cinematic journey

Pellissery made his directorial debut in 2010 with 'Nayakan,' followed by City of God, both of which earned critical praise though limited commercial success. He found his breakthrough in 2013 with Amen, a whimsical and musically rich hit starring Indrajith Sukumaran and Fahadh Faasil. Later films such as 'Double Barrel,' 'Angamaly Diaries' and 'Jallikattu' cemented his reputation as a fearless, visionary filmmaker whose work resonates far beyond Kerala.