'G1': Sreenath Bhasi to lead a survival thriller; filming begins in Vagamon

Actor Sreenath Bhasi is set to headline an intense new survival thriller titled 'G1'. The film, written and directed by debutant Shan M, officially began its journey with a pooja ceremony held in Vagamon.

The event was marked by the lighting of the traditional lamp, with Shan M joined by Sabin Nambiar, Riyad V Ismail, Nijin Divakaran, and Sunny Vagamon.

'G1' is more than just a survival thriller

'G1' is more than just another survival story; it is based on a young man who arrives in a hillside village, only to find himself trapped in an unforeseen crisis. His desperate struggle to escape takes him to more dangers and also to unveil some secrets. The movie is promised to be an intriguing survival drama that also has some mystery elements.

Sreenath Bhasi leads the pack

Joining Sreenath Bhasi in the film is a talented ensemble cast including Indrans, Jaffer Idukki, Abu Salim, Prashanth Murali, Biju Sopanam, Vaishakh Vijayan, Shaun, Nasleelin Jameela, and Pauly Valsan. Sreehari will be composing the music, Sharafu penning the lyrics, and Vinayan handling editing duties. Shooting will take place across Vagamon, Munnar, Kodaikanal, and Ernakulam.

Sreenath Bhasi returns to survival genre after 'Manjummel Boys' success

This project marks Sreenath Bhasi’s return to a survival-thriller setup after the massive success of 'Manjummel Boys', which became one of the most celebrated Malayalam films of the year.

That film, directed by Chidambaram, also featured actors like Soubin Shahir, Jr Lal, Arun Kumar, and Ganapathi in pivotal roles. The movie had received 4 star rating from ETimes and our official review read, "There are no over the top moments and the way the rescue happens, the reaction of people around them and later the return and how the truth of the incident comes to light in Manjummel are all done with groundedness. Vivek Harshan's editing work during the rescue sequences deserves special kudos. The background score contributed to some scenes without making it too dramatic.

There is a repeat watch value to this film and it is a great addition to the survival films genre in the Malayalam industry."