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Rifle Club
Release Poster
Directed byAashiq Abu
Written by
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyAashiq Abu
Edited byV Saajan
Music byRex Vijayan
Production
companies
  • OPM Cinemas
  • TRU Stories
Distributed bySree Gokulam Movies (Worldwide)
Dream Big Films
Release date
  • 19 December 2024 (2024-12-19)
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Running time
115 Minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageMalayalam

Rifle Club[2] is an upcoming Indian Malayalam-language action thriller film directed by Aashiq Abu and written by Syam Pushkaran, Dileesh Karunakaran, and Suhas.[3]The film is produced by Aashiq Abu, Vincent Vadakkan, and Vishal Vincent Tony under the banners of OPM Cinemas and TRU Stories. The film features an ensemble cast of Vijayaraghavan, Dileesh Pothan, Anurag Kashyap, Vani Viswanath, and Hanumankind in prominent roles.[4]

The project was officially announced on March 16, 2024. Principal photography began on March 20, 2024, with filming taking place in Mundakayam, the Rajahmundry forest, Thrissur, and Ernakulam. The production was completed on July 19, 2024. The film's music and background score were composed by Rex Vijayan.[5]Set against a rural backdrop, the film blends action and drama. The movie marks the acting debut of rapper Hanumankind and the Malayalam movie debut of Anurag Kashyap.[6][7]

Cast

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Premise

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A historic rifle club becomes the setting for a gripping fight for survival as its members, expert hunters bound by a shared passion, must come together to confront the wrath of a vengeful arms dealer and his lethal gang. Set against the backdrop of the Western Ghats, the film follows the hunters as they use their skills and legacy to battle for their lives. According to news reports, the plot weaves a tense narrative of survival, action, and the preservation of tradition.[12]

Production

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Development

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The film marks the 19th directorial venture of Aashiq Abu. On March 16, 2024, he announced his collaboration with Dileesh Pothan, Anurag Kashyap, and Vijayaraghavan for the project, revealing that the script would be written by Syam Pushkaran, Dileesh Karunakaran, and Suhas. The film is produced by Aashiq Abu himself, along with Vincent Vadakkan and Vishal Vincent Tony under the banners of OPM Cinemas and TRU Stories. [13][14]

The cinematography for Rifle Club will be handled by Aashiq Abu himself. He announced on his social media that he would take on both the direction and cinematography for the film. The film's visuals and pacing are supervised by editor V Saajan.[15]

Casting

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Following the success of his previous projects, Dileesh Pothan signed on for Rifle Club with director Aashiq Abu. The team announced that Anurag Kashyap, Vijayaraghavan, Vani Viswanath, and Hanumankind will play lead roles, with Vani Viswanath taking the female lead. The film will also feature Vineeth Kumar, Suresh Krishna, Vishnu Agasthya, Darshana Rajendran, Unnimaya Prasad, and Surabhi Lakshmi in key roles. Additionally, the director has revealed that the movie will introduce few new faces to the audience.[16]

Filming

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Filming began on 20 March 2024, with the primary shoot taking place in Mundakayam, Kottayam district, Kerala. Key scenes were filmed in rugged terrains, with additional shoots in Rajahmundry, Andhra Pradesh, and Thrissur, Kerala. Some portions of the film were also shot at Kochi Studio.The filming wrapped up by November 2024. Cinematography was handled by Aashiq Abu, and V Saajan was responsible for the editing. The shooting process was kept private, with only a few stills released towards the end of production..[17][18]

Release

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The film is in the middle of its promotional campaign, The crew announced that the film is scheduled to be released on December 19, 2024. [19][20]

References

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  1. ^ "'Rifle Club' release date: Aashiq Abu's film to hit the big screens on THIS date". Times of India. Archived from the original on 22 November 2024. Retrieved 22 November 2024.
  2. ^ "Aashiq Abu's Rifle Club Release Date Announced!". Rohit Panikker. Times Now. 22 November 2024. Retrieved 2 December 2024.
  3. ^ "Ittiyanam and family set to make Christmas explosive! Release poster for "Rifle Club" unveiled". Mathrubhumi. Archived from the original on 23 November 2024. Retrieved 23 November 2024.
  4. ^ "'Gandharva Ganam': Rex Vijayan's party track from 'Rifle Club sets the mood". Times of India. Archived from the original on 21 November 2024. Retrieved 21 November 2024.
  5. ^ "Vani Viswanath is Ittiyanam in Aashiq Abu directorial 'Rifle Club'". The New Indian Express. 7 November 2024. Retrieved 2 December 2024.
  6. ^ "First-Look Poster Of Anurag Kashyap Unveiled For 'Rifle Club'". Shashiprasad SM. Times Now. 11 September 2024. Retrieved 2 December 2024.
  7. ^ "Anurag Kashyap to make acting debut in Malayalam with Aashiq Abu's Rifle Club". The Indian Express. 17 March 2024. Retrieved 2 December 2024.
  8. ^ "Anurag Kashyap roped in as villain for Aashiq Abu's next". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 6 February 2024. Retrieved 6 February 2024.
  9. ^ "Darshana Rajendran is Kunjumol in Aashiq Abu's Rifle Club". Cinema Express. Archived from the original on 3 December 2024. Retrieved 18 August 2024.
  10. ^ "Unnimaya Prasad is Sisily in Aashiq Abu's Rifle Club". Cinema Express. Archived from the original on 21 November 2024. Retrieved 20 November 2024.
  11. ^ "'Big Dawgs' rapper Hanumankind's first look from Aashiq Abu's 'Rifle Club' out". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 18 August 2024. Retrieved 18 August 2024.
  12. ^ "Big Dawgs rapper Hanumankind to make acting debut with Ashiq Abu's Rifle Club? Anurag Kashyap reveals character poster". Hindustan Times. 18 August 2024. Retrieved 2 December 2024.
  13. ^ "Aashiq Abu assembles a formidable cast and crew for Rifle Club". Cinema Express. 16 March 2024. Retrieved 2 December 2024.
  14. ^ "It's a wrap for Aashiq Abu's 'Rifle Club'". Onmanorama. 20 July 2024. Retrieved 2 December 2024.
  15. ^ "Aashiq Abu's Rifle Club to hit theatres during this festival season". Gayathri Krishna. OTT Play. 20 July 2024. Retrieved 2 December 2024.
  16. ^ "Aashiq Abu's 'Rifle Club' packs up shooting". Mathrubhumi. 22 July 2024. Retrieved 2 December 2024.
  17. ^ "Aashiq Abu wraps up shoot for 'Rifle Club', starring Anurag Kashyap". The Hindu. 20 July 2024. Retrieved 2 December 2024.
  18. ^ "Aashiq Abu's new film 'Rifle Club' goes on floors". The New Indian Express. 21 March 2024. Retrieved 2 December 2024.
  19. ^ "Barroz to Rifle Club: Most-awaited Malayalam theatrical releases in December 2024". Divya P. OTT Play. 30 November 2024. Retrieved 2 December 2024.
  20. ^ "Ashiq Abu's 'Rifle Club' to release on 19 December". The South First. 22 November 2024. Retrieved 2 December 2024.
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