In a significant cinematic development, Cathy Jeethu, daughter of renowned filmmaker Jeethu Joseph, has marked her directorial debut with the short film ‘For Alice.’ The film stars Esther Anil in the lead role and has garnered attention for its unique narrative. Esther Anil recently shared a behind-the-scenes video on Instagram, along with a heartfelt note, expressing her excitement about collaborating with Cathy.
Esther Anil reminisced about their initial meeting on the sets of the blockbuster film ‘Drishyam’ almost a decade ago. At that time, Cathy was introduced as Jeethu’s uncle’s daughter. Little did they anticipate their future collaboration, and Esther shared an anecdote from the celebration of ‘Drishyam’s’ 150th day, where a photographer predicted their promising future in the industry.
Over the years, their paths intertwined, and Cathy, now a close friend’s elder sister, directed Esther Anil in her debut project, ‘For Alice.’ Esther expressed her joy at being part of Cathy’s maiden venture and conveyed her best wishes for future endeavors. Notably, other emerging talents like Katina and Linta Aunty have also contributed to their debut projects.
‘For Alice,’ featuring Esther Anil, Anjali Nair, and Arshad Bin Althaf, is currently available for streaming on YouTube. Esther Anil urged her followers to watch the film, extending support to Cathy’s directorial journey. The collaboration between these emerging talents adds an exciting chapter to the industry, promising more noteworthy projects in the future.
