<p>Filmmaker Basil Joseph's upcoming Malayalam-language superhero film <em>Minnal Murali </em>will make its debut on streaming service Netflix.</p>.<p>Produced by Sophia Paul through the banner Weekend Blockbusters, the movie stars Malayalam star Tovino Thomas in the lead, Netflix said in a statement.</p>.<p><em>Minnal Murali </em>will be released in Malayalam as well as dubbed versions in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Hindi and English.</p>.<p>The story is about an ordinary man -turned-superhero Murali, who is struck by a bolt of lightning, which bestows him with special powers.</p>.<p>Joseph said the attempt with the film is to present a superhero that people could relate to and connect with on an emotional level.</p>.<p>"Though the essence of a superhero movie is the action, our genuine efforts were focused on having a strong narrative that could stand on its own while backing the action.</p>.<p>"The film is going to be a really exciting one and I am looking forward to the release. It has been a dream project for the entire team and I am glad that the film is releasing on Netflix," the filmmaker said.</p>.<p>Thomas, who earlier worked with Joseph on his 2017 sports comedy "Godha", said he has played the character of Minnal Murali with full commitment.</p>.<p>"I spent all my time communicating with my director to ensure the best possible outcome and immense amounts of work went into creating Minnal Murali.</p>.<p>"I’ve learnt a lot and I’m grateful that during these strange times, people can still appreciate cinema from the comfort of their homes through Netflix. I hope everyone who watches the film loves Minnal Murali just as much as I do," he added.</p>.<p>Paul of Weekend Blockbusters said making "Minnal Murali" was a challenging yet gratifying experience.</p>.<p>"I am proud of this journey. We brought together the best team of actors, technicians and platforms for the rise of this 'local' superhero - Minnal Murali," she added.</p>.<p>She said the superhero movie transcends languages as at its core there is a human story of emotions and circumstances.</p>.<p>"I am thrilled and proud of <em>Minnal Murali.</em>I am glad that we got an opportunity to join hands with Netflix on their upcoming Malayalam film. Minnal Murali is just the beginning. We are just getting started."</p>.<p><em>Minnal Murali </em>was set to release theatrically in 2020 but the film was postponed multiple times due to the Covid-19 pandemic.</p>.<p>Netflix is yet to announce a release date for the movie.</p>
<p>Filmmaker Basil Joseph's upcoming Malayalam-language superhero film <em>Minnal Murali </em>will make its debut on streaming service Netflix.</p>.<p>Produced by Sophia Paul through the banner Weekend Blockbusters, the movie stars Malayalam star Tovino Thomas in the lead, Netflix said in a statement.</p>.<p><em>Minnal Murali </em>will be released in Malayalam as well as dubbed versions in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Hindi and English.</p>.<p>The story is about an ordinary man -turned-superhero Murali, who is struck by a bolt of lightning, which bestows him with special powers.</p>.<p>Joseph said the attempt with the film is to present a superhero that people could relate to and connect with on an emotional level.</p>.<p>"Though the essence of a superhero movie is the action, our genuine efforts were focused on having a strong narrative that could stand on its own while backing the action.</p>.<p>"The film is going to be a really exciting one and I am looking forward to the release. It has been a dream project for the entire team and I am glad that the film is releasing on Netflix," the filmmaker said.</p>.<p>Thomas, who earlier worked with Joseph on his 2017 sports comedy "Godha", said he has played the character of Minnal Murali with full commitment.</p>.<p>"I spent all my time communicating with my director to ensure the best possible outcome and immense amounts of work went into creating Minnal Murali.</p>.<p>"I’ve learnt a lot and I’m grateful that during these strange times, people can still appreciate cinema from the comfort of their homes through Netflix. I hope everyone who watches the film loves Minnal Murali just as much as I do," he added.</p>.<p>Paul of Weekend Blockbusters said making "Minnal Murali" was a challenging yet gratifying experience.</p>.<p>"I am proud of this journey. We brought together the best team of actors, technicians and platforms for the rise of this 'local' superhero - Minnal Murali," she added.</p>.<p>She said the superhero movie transcends languages as at its core there is a human story of emotions and circumstances.</p>.<p>"I am thrilled and proud of <em>Minnal Murali.</em>I am glad that we got an opportunity to join hands with Netflix on their upcoming Malayalam film. Minnal Murali is just the beginning. We are just getting started."</p>.<p><em>Minnal Murali </em>was set to release theatrically in 2020 but the film was postponed multiple times due to the Covid-19 pandemic.</p>.<p>Netflix is yet to announce a release date for the movie.</p>