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	=== Development ===		=== Development ===
	''Kannur Squad'' marks the fourth production of Mammootty Kampany, following [[Nanpakal Nerathu Mayakkam\|''Nanpakal Nerathu Mayakkam'']].<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Kannur Squad trailer: Mammootty chases dreaded criminals in intriguing thriller \|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/malayalam/kannur-squad-trailer-mammootty-chases-dreaded-criminals-in-intriguing-thriller-8929253/ \|access-date=2023-09-07 \|website=The Indian Express \|language=en}}</ref> It will also be the directorial debut of cinematographer [[Roby Varghese Raj]].<ref>{{Cite news \|last=Bureau \|first=The Hindu \|title=‘Kannur Squad’ trailer: Mammootty and team go on a nationwide manhunt in this investigative thriller \|language=en-IN \|work=The Hindu \|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/kannur-squad-trailer-mammootty-and-team-go-on-a-nationwide-manhunt-in-this-investigative-thriller/article67284384.ece \|access-date=2023-09-08 \|issn=0971-751X}}</ref> The film was officially announced by the makers on {{Date\|Dec 27, 2022}}.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Mammootty - Roby Varghese Raj’s upcoming film titled ‘Kannur Squad’ Malayalam Movie News - Times of India \|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/entertainment/regional/malayalam/mammootty-roby-varghese-rajs-upcoming-film-titled-kannur-squad/videoshow/97370562.cms \|access-date=2023-09-07 \|website=The Times of India \|language=en}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite news \|title=It’s a wrap for Mammootty starrer ‘Kannur Squad’ \|work=The Times of India \|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/its-a-wrap-for-mammootty-starrer-kannur-squad/articleshow/99316840.cms?from=mdr \|access-date=2023-09-07 \|issn=0971-8257}}</ref> Initially, it was tentatively titled ''Megastar 421'', but in the beginning of 2023, Mammootty revealed that the film's title would be ''Kannur Squad''.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Kannur Squad: Mammootty REVEALS the title of Megastar 421; Drops an exciting update \|url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/south/kannur-squad-mammootty-reveals-the-title-of-megastar-421-drops-an-exciting-update-1207273 \|access-date=2023-09-08 \|website=Pinkvilla \|language=en}}</ref>		''Kannur Squad'' marks the fourth production of Mammootty Kampany, following [[Nanpakal Nerathu Mayakkam\|''Nanpakal Nerathu Mayakkam'']].<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Kannur Squad trailer: Mammootty chases dreaded criminals in intriguing thriller \|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/malayalam/kannur-squad-trailer-mammootty-chases-dreaded-criminals-in-intriguing-thriller-8929253/ \|access-date=2023-09-07 \|website=The Indian Express \|language=en}}</ref> It will also be the directorial debut of cinematographer [[Roby Varghese Raj]].<ref>{{Cite news \|last=Bureau \|first=The Hindu \|title=‘Kannur Squad’ trailer: Mammootty and team go on a nationwide manhunt in this investigative thriller \|language=en-IN \|work=The Hindu \|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/kannur-squad-trailer-mammootty-and-team-go-on-a-nationwide-manhunt-in-this-investigative-thriller/article67284384.ece \|access-date=2023-09-08 \|issn=0971-751X}}</ref> Initially, it was tentatively titled ''Megastar 421'', but in the beginning of 2023, Mammootty revealed that the film's title would be ''Kannur Squad''.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Kannur Squad: Mammootty REVEALS the title of Megastar 421; Drops an exciting update \|url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/south/kannur-squad-mammootty-reveals-the-title-of-megastar-421-drops-an-exciting-update-1207273 \|access-date=2023-09-08 \|website=Pinkvilla \|language=en}}</ref>

	=== Filming ===		=== Filming ===
	Mammootty joined the film set on {{Date\|Jan 1, 2023}}.<ref>{{Cite news \|title=Mammootty joins the sets of his next helmed by Roby Varghese Raj \|work=The Times of India \|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/mammootty-joins-the-sets-of-his-next-helmed-by-roby-varghese-raj/articleshow/96705123.cms?from=mdr \|access-date=2023-09-07 \|issn=0971-8257}}</ref> The ~~[[principal photography]]~~ took place in [[Kannur district\|Kannur]], [[Kasaragod district\|Kasaragod]], [[Wayanad district\|Wayanad]], [[Ernakulam district\|Ernakulam]], [[Thiruvananthapuram district\|Thiruvananthapuram]], [[Pala, Kerala\|Pala]], [[Pune]], [[Mumbai]], [[Uttar Pradesh]], [[Belgaum]], [[Mangalore]], and [[Coimbatore]].<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web \|last=Madhu \|first=Vignesh \|title=It's a wrap for Mammootty's Kannur Squad \|url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/news/2023/apr/07/its-a-wrap-for-mammoottys-kannur-squad-42039.html \|access-date=2023-09-07 \|website=The New Indian Express \|language=en}}</ref> The Pune schedule began on {{Date\|Feb 14, 2023}}.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Mammootty drives to Pune to join the sets of his next movie, see photo \|url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/mammootty-drives-to-pune-to-join-the-sets-of-his-next-movie-see-photo/5f8de8934e643 \|access-date=2023-09-07 \|website=OTTPlay \|language=en}}</ref> The Mumbai schedule was completed in the first week of March 2023.<ref>{{Cite news \|title=Mammootty’s ‘Kannur Squad’ Mumbai shooting schedule wraps up; see pic \|work=The Times of India \|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/mammoottys-kannur-squad-mumbai-shooting-schedule-wraps-up-see-pic/articleshow/98493732.cms?from=mdr \|access-date=2023-09-07 \|issn=0971-8257}}</ref> It was followed by a 10-day schedule in Wayanad.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Madhu \|first=Vignesh \|title=Kannur Squad team to head next to Wayanad \|url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/news/2023/mar/09/kannur-squad-team-to-head-next-to-wayanad-40840.html \|access-date=2023-09-07 \|website=The New Indian Express \|language=en}}</ref> After the completion of the Wayanad schedule, some portions were shot near [[Willingdon Island]].<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Mammootty's Kannur Squad nears completion \|url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/news/2023/mar/22/mammoottys-kannur-squad-nears-completion-41401.html \|access-date=2023-09-07 \|website=The New Indian Express \|language=en}}</ref> The entire filming [[Wrap (filmmaking)\|wrapped]] on {{Date\|Apr 6, 2023}} after a 91-day schedule.<ref name=":1" />		The [[principal photography]] of the film began on {{Date\|Dec 27, 2022}}.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Mammootty - Roby Varghese Raj’s upcoming film titled ‘Kannur Squad’ Malayalam Movie News - Times of India \|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/entertainment/regional/malayalam/mammootty-roby-varghese-rajs-upcoming-film-titled-kannur-squad/videoshow/97370562.cms \|access-date=2023-09-07 \|website=The Times of India \|language=en}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite news \|title=It’s a wrap for Mammootty starrer ‘Kannur Squad’ \|work=The Times of India \|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/its-a-wrap-for-mammootty-starrer-kannur-squad/articleshow/99316840.cms?from=mdr \|access-date=2023-09-07 \|issn=0971-8257}}</ref> Mammootty joined the film set on {{Date\|Jan 1, 2023}}.<ref>{{Cite news \|title=Mammootty joins the sets of his next helmed by Roby Varghese Raj \|work=The Times of India \|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/mammootty-joins-the-sets-of-his-next-helmed-by-roby-varghese-raj/articleshow/96705123.cms?from=mdr \|access-date=2023-09-07 \|issn=0971-8257}}</ref> The filming took place in [[Kannur district\|Kannur]], [[Kasaragod district\|Kasaragod]], [[Wayanad district\|Wayanad]], [[Ernakulam district\|Ernakulam]], [[Thiruvananthapuram district\|Thiruvananthapuram]], [[Pala, Kerala\|Pala]], [[Pune]], [[Mumbai]], [[Uttar Pradesh]], [[Belgaum]], [[Mangalore]] and [[Coimbatore]].<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web \|last=Madhu \|first=Vignesh \|title=It's a wrap for Mammootty's Kannur Squad \|url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/news/2023/apr/07/its-a-wrap-for-mammoottys-kannur-squad-42039.html \|access-date=2023-09-07 \|website=The New Indian Express \|language=en}}</ref> The Pune schedule began on {{Date\|Feb 14, 2023}}.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Mammootty drives to Pune to join the sets of his next movie, see photo \|url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/mammootty-drives-to-pune-to-join-the-sets-of-his-next-movie-see-photo/5f8de8934e643 \|access-date=2023-09-07 \|website=OTTPlay \|language=en}}</ref> The Mumbai schedule was completed in the first week of March 2023.<ref>{{Cite news \|title=Mammootty’s ‘Kannur Squad’ Mumbai shooting schedule wraps up; see pic \|work=The Times of India \|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/mammoottys-kannur-squad-mumbai-shooting-schedule-wraps-up-see-pic/articleshow/98493732.cms?from=mdr \|access-date=2023-09-07 \|issn=0971-8257}}</ref> It was followed by a 10-day schedule in Wayanad.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Madhu \|first=Vignesh \|title=Kannur Squad team to head next to Wayanad \|url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/news/2023/mar/09/kannur-squad-team-to-head-next-to-wayanad-40840.html \|access-date=2023-09-07 \|website=The New Indian Express \|language=en}}</ref> After the completion of the Wayanad schedule, some portions were shot near [[Willingdon Island]].<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Mammootty's Kannur Squad nears completion \|url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/news/2023/mar/22/mammoottys-kannur-squad-nears-completion-41401.html \|access-date=2023-09-07 \|website=The New Indian Express \|language=en}}</ref> The entire filming [[Wrap (filmmaking)\|wrapped]] on {{Date\|Apr 6, 2023}} after a 91-day schedule.<ref name=":1" />

	=== Marketing ===		=== Marketing ===

ShobhitSharma at 15:09, 8 September 2023

2023-09-08T15:09:54Z

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{{Short description|Upcoming Malayalam-language film}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Kannur Squad
| image = Kannur Squad poster.jpeg
| caption = Poster
| director = [[Roby Varghese Raj]]
| writer = {{Plain list|
* Muhammed Shafi
* [[Rony David|Rony David Raj]]
}}
| producer = [[Mammootty]]
| starring = {{Plain list|
* [[Mammootty]]
* [[Vijayaraghavan]]
* [[Rony David]]
* [[Shabareesh Varma]]
* [[Azees Nedumangad]]
}}
| cinematography = Muhammed Rahil
| editing = [[Praveen Prabhakar]]
| music = [[Sushin Shyam]]
| studio = Mammootty Kampany
| distributor = {{Plain list|
* [[Wayfarer Films]] {{Small|(India)}}
* Truth Global Films {{Small|(UAE)}}
}}
| released =
| country = India
| language = Malayalam
}}'''''Kannur Squad''''' is an upcoming Indian [[Malayalam]]-language [[crime film|crime drama film]] directed by [[Roby Varghese Raj]] in his directorial debut. It is written by Muhammed Shafi, who co-wrote the screenplay with [[Rony David]]. The film stars [[Mammootty]] in the lead role, along with [[Vijayaraghavan]], [[Rony David]], [[Kishore (actor, born 1974)|Kishore]], [[Shabareesh Varma]] and [[Sunny Wayne]].

== Cast ==

* [[Mammootty]] as [[Assistant sub-inspector of police|ASI]] George Martin
* [[Rony David|Rony David Raj]]
* [[Shabareesh Varma]]
* [[Azees Nedumangad]]
* [[Kishore (actor, born 1974)|Kishore Kumar G.]]
* [[Vijayaraghavan]]
* [[Sunny Wayne]]
* [[Sajin Cherukayil]]
* [[Deepak Parambol]]
* Gibin Gopinath
* Sarath Sabha

== Production ==

=== Development ===
''Kannur Squad'' marks the fourth production of Mammootty Kampany, following [[Nanpakal Nerathu Mayakkam|''Nanpakal Nerathu Mayakkam'']].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Kannur Squad trailer: Mammootty chases dreaded criminals in intriguing thriller |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/malayalam/kannur-squad-trailer-mammootty-chases-dreaded-criminals-in-intriguing-thriller-8929253/ |access-date=2023-09-07 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref> It will also be the directorial debut of cinematographer [[Roby Varghese Raj]].<ref>{{Cite news |last=Bureau |first=The Hindu |title=‘Kannur Squad’ trailer: Mammootty and team go on a nationwide manhunt in this investigative thriller |language=en-IN |work=The Hindu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/kannur-squad-trailer-mammootty-and-team-go-on-a-nationwide-manhunt-in-this-investigative-thriller/article67284384.ece |access-date=2023-09-08 |issn=0971-751X}}</ref> The film was officially announced by the makers on {{Date|Dec 27, 2022}}.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Mammootty - Roby Varghese Raj’s upcoming film titled ‘Kannur Squad’ Malayalam Movie News - Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/entertainment/regional/malayalam/mammootty-roby-varghese-rajs-upcoming-film-titled-kannur-squad/videoshow/97370562.cms |access-date=2023-09-07 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite news |title=It’s a wrap for Mammootty starrer ‘Kannur Squad’ |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/its-a-wrap-for-mammootty-starrer-kannur-squad/articleshow/99316840.cms?from=mdr |access-date=2023-09-07 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> Initially, it was tentatively titled ''Megastar 421'', but in the beginning of 2023, Mammootty revealed that the film's title would be ''Kannur Squad''.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Kannur Squad: Mammootty REVEALS the title of Megastar 421; Drops an exciting update |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/south/kannur-squad-mammootty-reveals-the-title-of-megastar-421-drops-an-exciting-update-1207273 |access-date=2023-09-08 |website=Pinkvilla |language=en}}</ref>

=== Filming ===
Mammootty joined the film set on {{Date|Jan 1, 2023}}.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Mammootty joins the sets of his next helmed by Roby Varghese Raj |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/mammootty-joins-the-sets-of-his-next-helmed-by-roby-varghese-raj/articleshow/96705123.cms?from=mdr |access-date=2023-09-07 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> The [[principal photography]] took place in [[Kannur district|Kannur]], [[Kasaragod district|Kasaragod]], [[Wayanad district|Wayanad]], [[Ernakulam district|Ernakulam]], [[Thiruvananthapuram district|Thiruvananthapuram]], [[Pala, Kerala|Pala]], [[Pune]], [[Mumbai]], [[Uttar Pradesh]], [[Belgaum]], [[Mangalore]], and [[Coimbatore]].<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Madhu |first=Vignesh |title=It's a wrap for Mammootty's Kannur Squad |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/news/2023/apr/07/its-a-wrap-for-mammoottys-kannur-squad-42039.html |access-date=2023-09-07 |website=The New Indian Express |language=en}}</ref> The Pune schedule began on {{Date|Feb 14, 2023}}.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Mammootty drives to Pune to join the sets of his next movie, see photo |url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/mammootty-drives-to-pune-to-join-the-sets-of-his-next-movie-see-photo/5f8de8934e643 |access-date=2023-09-07 |website=OTTPlay |language=en}}</ref> The Mumbai schedule was completed in the first week of March 2023.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Mammootty’s ‘Kannur Squad’ Mumbai shooting schedule wraps up; see pic |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/mammoottys-kannur-squad-mumbai-shooting-schedule-wraps-up-see-pic/articleshow/98493732.cms?from=mdr |access-date=2023-09-07 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> It was followed by a 10-day schedule in Wayanad.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Madhu |first=Vignesh |title=Kannur Squad team to head next to Wayanad |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/news/2023/mar/09/kannur-squad-team-to-head-next-to-wayanad-40840.html |access-date=2023-09-07 |website=The New Indian Express |language=en}}</ref> After the completion of the Wayanad schedule, some portions were shot near [[Willingdon Island]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Mammootty's Kannur Squad nears completion |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/news/2023/mar/22/mammoottys-kannur-squad-nears-completion-41401.html |access-date=2023-09-07 |website=The New Indian Express |language=en}}</ref> The entire filming [[Wrap (filmmaking)|wrapped]] on {{Date|Apr 6, 2023}} after a 91-day schedule.<ref name=":1" />

=== Marketing ===
On {{Date|Feb 26, 2023}}, the makers released a first-look poster featuring Mammootty.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Mammootty’s next with Roby Varghese Raj titled ‘Kannur Squad’, first look poster out |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/mammoottys-next-with-roby-varghese-raj-titled-kannur-squad-first-look-poster-out/articleshow/98252193.cms |access-date=2023-09-08 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> A second-look poster was unveiled on {{Date|Apr 15, 2023}} featuring Mammootty, along with Rony David, Azees Nedumangad, and Shabareesh Varma.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Madhu |first=Vignesh |title=Mammootty's Kannur Squad gets a second look poster |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/news/2023/apr/15/mammottys-kannur-squad-gets-a-second-look-poster-42371.html |access-date=2023-09-08 |website=The New Indian Express |language=en}}</ref> During Mammootty's 72nd birthday on {{Date|Sep 7, 2023}}, the official trailer was launched.<ref>{{Cite news |title=HBD Mammootty: From 'Kannur Squad' to 'Bramayugam,' movie announcements to look out for |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/hbd-mammootty-from-kannur-squad-to-bramayugam-movie-announcements-to-look-out-for/photostory/103437840.cms?from=mdr |access-date=2023-09-07 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite news |title=‘Kannur Squad’ trailer: Mammootty and his squad are on a quest to track down the most wanted criminals |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/kannur-squad-trailer-mammootty-and-his-squad-are-on-a-quest-to-track-down-the-most-wanted-criminals/articleshow/103476751.cms?from=mdr |access-date=2023-09-07 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>

== Music ==
The songs are composed by [[Sushin Shyam]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Mammootty's Kannur Squad trailer release date out |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/news/2023/sep/06/mammottys-kannur-squad-trailer-release-date-out-47370.html |access-date=2023-09-07 |website=The New Indian Express |language=en}}</ref>

== Release ==
The release date of the film is to be announced. [[Wayfarer Films]] will distribute the film in [[Kerala]].<ref>{{Cite news |last=Bureau |first=The Hindu |title=Mammootty-Roby Varghese Raj’s film titled ‘Kannur Squad’ |language=en-IN |work=The Hindu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/mammootty-roby-varghese-rajs-film-titled-kannur-squad/article66559280.ece |access-date=2023-09-07 |issn=0971-751X}}</ref> The overseas distribution will be done by Truth Global Films.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Kannur Squad {{!}} കണ്ണൂർ സ്ക്വാഡ് - Mallu Release {{!}} Watch Malayalam Full Movies |url=https://www.mallurelease.com/2023/02/kannur-squad.html |access-date=2023-09-08 |language=english}}</ref>

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

== External links ==

* {{IMDb title|id=tt25274786|title=Kannur Squad}}

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