Chennai: Maple Leaf Productions will bankroll a movie that features story, screenplay and dialogues by B Lenin, a stalwart of Indian cinema. Titled Kattil, the movie would be directed by actor-filmmaker EV Ganesh Babu. Lenin had worked as editor with legends in industry like Mahendran, Maniratnam, Shankar besides acclaimed filmmakers from across the globe.
Winner of 5 national awards, Lenin had served as chairman of Film Federation, chief of Oscar selection committee, part of panorama in India International film festival among others. He has five decades of experience. E V Ganesh Babu, who directs Kattil, had made Yamuna before. He had played character roles in several important films and won many awards. His films garnered several acclaims.
Speaking about Kattil, Ganesh Babu, says, the movie sets out to reach our young generation especially the internet generation with our tradition and culture. B Lenin has crafted the screenplay, story and dialogues in a such a way that it would woo all sections. Official announcement on cast, crew and technicians will be made soon.