Dileep's 'Bodyguard' on December 4

Ace director Siddhique's much-anticipated Dileep-Nayantara starrer Bodyguard, produced by Johnny Sagariga, is releasing in 100 screens across Kerala on December 4. The makers, who had earlier planned it as a Christmas release, preponed the release by three weeks to assure a solo opening, since they thought it would not be wise to compete with Mammootty’s Chattambinadu, Mohanlal’s Ivide Swargam Aanu, Vijay's Tamil film Vettaikaran and Aamir Khan’s 3 Idiots which are releasing this Christmas. This is the first time that Dileep is acting under the direction of Siddique, who, along with actor-producer Lal, has delivered several hit films like Ramji Rao Speaking, In Harihar Nagar, Godfather, Vietnam Colony and Kabuliwala. Bodyguard is based on a plot with plenty of comedy and action. Ouseppachan tunes for lyrics of Kaithapram Damodaran Namboothiri and Ananthakkuttan deals with cinematography. The film will be releasing big in 100 screens across Kerala. Johnny who had earlier planned it as a Ramzan release, then a Christmas film has now preponed the release by two weeks! First and foremost, Dileep’s market is at an all time low after his recent crop of films has bombed at the box-office, the trade is cautious. And it would not be wise to compete when Mammootty’s Chattambinadu, Mohanlal’s Ivide Swargam Aanu, Vijay Tamil mass masala entertainer Vettaikaran and Aamir Khan’s 3 Idiots are planning to release big in Kerala this Christmas. Johnny Sagariga wants to recoup the losses he suffered early this year due to the colossal failure of Cat & Moz. So if he releases on December 4, he is likely to get a solo opening for two weeks before Vettaikaran releases on December 18. And he will get dates in all main stations in best of screens and continue for three weeks before Christmas films releases. The film carries very good reports as Siddique is the man with the golden touch and has never failed. He is a director who goes by the script and National award winning music director Ouseappachan has given great melodies. Added to that Dileep is being paired with Nayanthara for the first time, making it even more exciting.