<p>Malayalam superstar Fahadh Faasil's upcoming feature <em>CU Soon</em> will premiere on streamer Amazon Prime Video on September 1.<br /><br />The project marks his reunion with filmmaker Mahesh Narayan with whom he previously worked on National Award-winning movie <em>Take Off.</em><br /><br />The film, described as a gripping drama, also features Roshan Mathew and Darshana Rajendran.<br /><br />The story is about a software engineer from Kerala who has been assigned by his family to help his Dubai-based cousin find his missing fiancee, after she leaves behind a video-based suicide note.<br /><br /><em>CU Soon</em> is one of the few films that were shot during the countrywide lockdown due to the coronavirus pandemic.<br /><br />It was filmed through a phone in a controlled and restricted environment during the lockdown.<br /><br />Faasil's filmography includes critically-acclaimed movies such as <em>Chaappa Kurishu</em>, <em>Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum,</em> <em>Bangalore Days</em> and <em>Njan Prakashan.</em><br /><br />The actor said working with Narayan was an "inspiring experience" for him.<br /><br />"We had an incredible stint with our erstwhile blockbuster <em>Take-Off</em>. Making <em>CU Soon </em>was an interesting and exciting experience.<br /><br />"Having shot the film entirely during the lockdown, we’re immensely glad to be able to continue to entertain and bring exciting content for our audience even at a time like this and hope that fans across the world enjoy and share their love towards the film," Faasil, who also served as a producer, said in a statement.<br /><br />Narayan said the concept of "CU Soon" is entirely new and has never been attempted before.<br /><br />"People are attempting to stay virtually connected during these unprecedented times, and we wanted to take this concept a step further by exploring a unique format of storytelling through multiple screen devices. This film would not have been conceptualised or created without the virtual communication softwares and their developers.<br /><br />"I hope this will inspire many artists to realise their creativity during such times and turn these challenging situations into opportunities to discover a new narrative of storytelling," the director said.<br /><br />Vijay Subramaniam, Director and Head, Content at Amazon Prime Video India, said the movie will be a great watch for the audience in the festival season.<br /><br />“Fahadh Faasil is synonymous with gripping Indian language blockbusters and a combination of him with director Mahesh Narayan in an experimental film format is definitely one to watch out for.<br /><br />"With Onam around the corner, we are hoping to add a little more sweetness to the festivities with the release of <em>CU Soon,</em>" he added. </p>
<p>Malayalam superstar Fahadh Faasil's upcoming feature <em>CU Soon</em> will premiere on streamer Amazon Prime Video on September 1.<br /><br />The project marks his reunion with filmmaker Mahesh Narayan with whom he previously worked on National Award-winning movie <em>Take Off.</em><br /><br />The film, described as a gripping drama, also features Roshan Mathew and Darshana Rajendran.<br /><br />The story is about a software engineer from Kerala who has been assigned by his family to help his Dubai-based cousin find his missing fiancee, after she leaves behind a video-based suicide note.<br /><br /><em>CU Soon</em> is one of the few films that were shot during the countrywide lockdown due to the coronavirus pandemic.<br /><br />It was filmed through a phone in a controlled and restricted environment during the lockdown.<br /><br />Faasil's filmography includes critically-acclaimed movies such as <em>Chaappa Kurishu</em>, <em>Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum,</em> <em>Bangalore Days</em> and <em>Njan Prakashan.</em><br /><br />The actor said working with Narayan was an "inspiring experience" for him.<br /><br />"We had an incredible stint with our erstwhile blockbuster <em>Take-Off</em>. Making <em>CU Soon </em>was an interesting and exciting experience.<br /><br />"Having shot the film entirely during the lockdown, we’re immensely glad to be able to continue to entertain and bring exciting content for our audience even at a time like this and hope that fans across the world enjoy and share their love towards the film," Faasil, who also served as a producer, said in a statement.<br /><br />Narayan said the concept of "CU Soon" is entirely new and has never been attempted before.<br /><br />"People are attempting to stay virtually connected during these unprecedented times, and we wanted to take this concept a step further by exploring a unique format of storytelling through multiple screen devices. This film would not have been conceptualised or created without the virtual communication softwares and their developers.<br /><br />"I hope this will inspire many artists to realise their creativity during such times and turn these challenging situations into opportunities to discover a new narrative of storytelling," the director said.<br /><br />Vijay Subramaniam, Director and Head, Content at Amazon Prime Video India, said the movie will be a great watch for the audience in the festival season.<br /><br />“Fahadh Faasil is synonymous with gripping Indian language blockbusters and a combination of him with director Mahesh Narayan in an experimental film format is definitely one to watch out for.<br /><br />"With Onam around the corner, we are hoping to add a little more sweetness to the festivities with the release of <em>CU Soon,</em>" he added. </p>