Renowned Bollywood filmmaker Anurag Kashyap is set to make his debut in the Malayalam film industry with Aashiq Abu’s upcoming project, ‘Rifle Club.’ Known for his directorial prowess in films like ‘Gangs of Wasseypur,’ Kashyap is now stepping into the world of Malayalam cinema as an actor.
The screenplay for ‘Rifle Club’ is crafted by Suhas and Sharfu, acclaimed for their work on ‘Varathan,’ along with the talented Dileesh Karunakaran, promising an intriguing and fresh storyline. The movie, starring Soubin Shahir and Dileesh Pothan in lead roles, will feature Anurag Kashyap in a significant antagonist role.
The casting revelation unfolded in a playful manner in November 2023 when Anurag Kashyap responded to Aashiq Abu’s social media casting call, commenting, “You need a North Indian actor from Mumbai for a cameo?” Abu had initially sought actors aged 25 to 40 from “all genders and body types.”
Anurag Kashyap’s entry into Malayalam cinema follows his prior involvement as a co-producer in Geetu Mohandas’s ‘Moothon’ and as a producer in Nithin Lukose’s ‘Paka (River of Blood).’
Notably, Kashyap had previously lent his voice for the Hindi version of ‘Malaikottai Vaaliban,’ dubbing for Mohanlal’s character ‘Vaaliban.’ This move underlines his growing connection with the vibrant Malayalam film industry.