If Hollywood has A24, Mollywood has our own Lijo Jose Pellisserywho try experimental projects, without fear of whether they will satisfy the average audience. One such project of LJP is the 2015 film ‘Double Barrel’.Actor Arya has now opened up about ‘Double Barrel,’ one of the most memorable films of his career in Malayalam, describing it as a project that came before the audience was ready to accept it.Recalling the film more than a decade after its release, the actor said the team had a lot of faith in the project and enjoyed every moment of making it, even though it failed to translate into box-office success.
“Double Barrel was ahead of its time”
Speaking to Reporter Films about the film, Arya said that the team knew from the beginning that they were trying something different. According to him, everyone involved wanted to make a film that was different from the usual commercial entertainers.He said, “This is a very unique and experimental film. Even while making it, we felt it was a film that came before its time. Prithvi and I were very passionate about the project. We all wanted to do something different. It was done in a very stylish way, without compromising on the quality of the production.
Why the film failed during its original run
Although ‘Double Barrel’ generated curiosity before its release, it failed to connect with mainstream audiences during its theatrical run. Over time, however, the film found a loyal fan base and gradually gained cult status among movie lovers.Explaining what happened, Arya said, “But when it was released, it turned out to be a film that was ahead of its time. That’s why the audience earlier couldn’t connect with it. Anyway, we all had a lot of fun making that film.
Considered for release
Arya also revealed that the makers have recently explored the possibility of giving Double Barrel another theatrical outing. According to him, the discussions include making some changes before returning the film to theaters.Sharing the update, he said, “Recently, we discussed making some minor changes and releasing the film. But for some reason, it didn’t happen.”
About ‘Double Barrel’
Released in 2015, ‘Double Barrel’ is directed by Lijo Jose Pellissery and features a star-studded cast that includes Prithviraj SukumaranIndrajith Sukumaran, Sunny Wayne, Pearle Maaney, Asif Ali, Chemban Vinod Jose, Isha Sharvani, and Swathi Reddy. Arya portrays the character of Majnu and is also one of the producers of the film.Meanwhile, Arya returned to Malayalam cinema after a long gap with ‘Ananthan Kaadu’, which was written by Murali Gopy and got good reviews.