{"id":19094,"date":"2026-09-21T14:00:42","date_gmt":"2026-09-21T08:30:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/global\/blog\/?p=19094"},"modified":"2026-09-21T13:19:39","modified_gmt":"2026-09-21T07:49:39","slug":"varavu-director-shaji-kailas-and-the-making-of-the-movie","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/global\/blog\/varavu-director-shaji-kailas-and-the-making-of-the-movie\/","title":{"rendered":"Varavu Director: Shaji Kailas and the Making of the Movie"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"bsf_rt_marker\"><\/div><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Varavu director Shaji Kailas brings his mass-action style to a rugged <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/movies\/genre\/thriller\/malayalam\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Malayalam thriller<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> led by Joju George.<\/span><\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_86 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-black ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Page Contents:<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #282fff;color:#282fff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #282fff;color:#282fff\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/global\/blog\/varavu-director-shaji-kailas-and-the-making-of-the-movie\/#Shaji_Kailas_Steps_Into_the_World_of_Varavu\" >Shaji Kailas Steps Into the World of Varavu<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/global\/blog\/varavu-director-shaji-kailas-and-the-making-of-the-movie\/#Varavu_Brings_Shaji_Kailas_and_Joju_George_Together\" >Varavu Brings Shaji Kailas and Joju George Together<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/global\/blog\/varavu-director-shaji-kailas-and-the-making-of-the-movie\/#A_K_Sajan_Shapes_the_Story_Behind_the_Action\" >A. K. Sajan Shapes the Story Behind the Action<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/global\/blog\/varavu-director-shaji-kailas-and-the-making-of-the-movie\/#Olga_Productions_Takes_Varavu_to_a_Bigger_Scale\" >Olga Productions Takes Varavu to a Bigger Scale<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/global\/blog\/varavu-director-shaji-kailas-and-the-making-of-the-movie\/#The_High_Ranges_Become_More_Than_Just_a_Backdrop\" >The High Ranges Become More Than Just a Backdrop<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/global\/blog\/varavu-director-shaji-kailas-and-the-making-of-the-movie\/#S_Saravanan_Gives_the_Film_Its_Visual_Texture\" >S. Saravanan Gives the Film Its Visual Texture<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/global\/blog\/varavu-director-shaji-kailas-and-the-making-of-the-movie\/#Action_Was_Built_Into_Varavu_From_the_Start\" >Action Was Built Into Varavu From the Start<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/global\/blog\/varavu-director-shaji-kailas-and-the-making-of-the-movie\/#Sam_C_S_Builds_the_Energy_Through_Music\" >Sam C. S. Builds the Energy Through Music<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/global\/blog\/varavu-director-shaji-kailas-and-the-making-of-the-movie\/#Shameer_Muhammed_Brings_the_Pieces_Together\" >Shameer Muhammed Brings the Pieces Together<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/global\/blog\/varavu-director-shaji-kailas-and-the-making-of-the-movie\/#A_Large_Ensemble_Expands_Shaji_Kailas_World\" >A Large Ensemble Expands Shaji Kailas\u2019 World<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/global\/blog\/varavu-director-shaji-kailas-and-the-making-of-the-movie\/#How_Shaji_Kailas_Style_Shapes_Varavu\" >How Shaji Kailas\u2019 Style Shapes Varavu<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/global\/blog\/varavu-director-shaji-kailas-and-the-making-of-the-movie\/#What_Makes_the_Making_of_Varavu_Interesting\" >What Makes the Making of Varavu Interesting<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/global\/blog\/varavu-director-shaji-kailas-and-the-making-of-the-movie\/#Watch_Shaji_Kailas_Varavu_on_Zee_5\" >Watch Shaji Kailas\u2019 Varavu on Zee 5<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/global\/blog\/varavu-director-shaji-kailas-and-the-making-of-the-movie\/#FAQs_About_Varavu_Director\" >FAQs About Varavu Director<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Set in Kerala\u2019s high ranges, Varavu combines family conflict, power struggles and action. From the Shaji Kailas\u2013Joju George collaboration to the film\u2019s locations, technical crew and stunt design, here\u2019s how the movie came together.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Shaji_Kailas_Steps_Into_the_World_of_Varavu\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shaji Kailas Steps Into the World of Varavu<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Known for films built around commanding protagonists, intense confrontations and commercial action, Shaji Kailas brings that style to Varavu.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Zee 5 lists him as the director of the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/movies\/genre\/action\/malayalam\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Malayalam action thriller<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which follows Kaattungal Paulson as his return home draws him into buried crimes and corruption.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This time, the director places his mass-action approach within the plantation landscapes of Kerala\u2019s high ranges.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Varavu_Brings_Shaji_Kailas_and_Joju_George_Together\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Varavu Brings Shaji Kailas and Joju George Together<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Varavu marks the first collaboration between Shaji Kailas and Joju George.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Joju plays Kaattungal Paulson, a character shaped by anger, family pain and unfinished business. His rugged screen presence suits the film\u2019s hero-driven world, while the story places him at the centre of family rivalries, local power struggles and emotional conflict.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_K_Sajan_Shapes_the_Story_Behind_the_Action\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A. K. Sajan Shapes the Story Behind the Action<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> K. Sajan wrote the screenplay and previously worked with Shaji Kailas on films including Chinthamani Kolacase and Red Chillies.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The story combines family drama, revenge and corruption with the rivalries of planter communities in Kerala\u2019s high ranges. This gives the action a specific social and geographical setting.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Olga_Productions_Takes_Varavu_to_a_Bigger_Scale\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Olga Productions Takes Varavu to a Bigger Scale<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Varavu was produced by Naisy Reji under Olga Productions, with reports also naming Jomy Joseph among the production team.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reports around the film\u2019s release described it as a large-scale production filmed over approximately 98 days. The film\u2019s scale shows in the locations, ensemble cast, and action specialists involved.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_High_Ranges_Become_More_Than_Just_a_Backdrop\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The High Ranges Become More Than Just a Backdrop<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The production travelled through locations including Munnar, Marayoor, Theni and Kottayam. Other reports also mentioned Wagamon and Kanthalloor.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These rugged landscapes suit a story about planter communities, family histories and long-standing conflicts. The mountains, plantations and isolated terrain give Paulson\u2019s return a strong sense of place.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"S_Saravanan_Gives_the_Film_Its_Visual_Texture\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">S. Saravanan Gives the Film Its Visual Texture<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Saravanan handled the cinematography, capturing both the high-range landscapes and the film\u2019s action-driven scale.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The visuals move between wide plantation views and tighter spaces where the characters confront one another. This contrast reflects a story set in an expansive environment but shaped by personal rivalries and old wounds.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Action_Was_Built_Into_Varavu_From_the_Start\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Action Was Built Into Varavu From the Start<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Action is central to Varavu, not an occasional addition.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reports associated with the production named several South Indian stunt specialists, including Stunt Silva, Kalai Kingson, Phoenix Prabhu and Jackie Johnson.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Their work supports Paulson\u2019s confrontations and complements Shaji Kailas\u2019 commercial action style.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sam_C_S_Builds_the_Energy_Through_Music\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sam C. S. Builds the Energy Through Music<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sam C. S. composed the music and background score for Varavu.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">His score strengthens the film\u2019s dramatic and hero-driven moments, adding impact to Paulson\u2019s entrances and confrontations. The BGM is especially important in a film that relies on atmosphere and screen presence.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Shameer_Muhammed_Brings_the_Pieces_Together\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shameer Muhammed Brings the Pieces Together<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shameer Muhammed handled the editing, shaping the film\u2019s overall rhythm.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">His work connects the family drama, escalating rivalries and action sequences, helping the story move between Paulson\u2019s emotional conflict and its larger confrontations.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Large_Ensemble_Expands_Shaji_Kailas_World\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A Large Ensemble Expands Shaji Kailas\u2019 World<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alongside Joju George, the film features Murali Gopy, Arjun Ashokan, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/celebs\/saniya-iyappan\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Saniya Iyappan<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, Deepak Parambol, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/celebs\/vani-viswanath\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vani Viswanath<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, Baburaj, Sukanya, Vincy Aloshious and Baiju Santhosh.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The ensemble supports a story built around families, loyalties and competing centres of power. The conflict therefore extends beyond Paulson and creates a wider network of characters connected to the past.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Shaji_Kailas_Style_Shapes_Varavu\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How Shaji Kailas\u2019 Style Shapes Varavu<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Varavu brings together a commanding protagonist, dramatic rivalries, powerful music, elaborate action and a distinctive high-range setting.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These elements reflect Shaji Kailas\u2019 commercial filmmaking style, while Joju George adds a grounded emotional quality to the central character. The result is a balance between mass-action presentation and personal conflict.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Makes_the_Making_of_Varavu_Interesting\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What Makes the Making of Varavu Interesting<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The film\u2019s identity comes from the combination of several elements:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The high-range locations create the atmosphere.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A. K. Sajan\u2019s screenplay grounds the action in family and power struggles.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">S. Saravanan\u2019s cinematography gives the setting scale.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sam C. S.\u2019s music strengthens the drama.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The stunt team handles the action-heavy sequences.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shaji Kailas brings these elements together around Joju George\u2019s performance.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Watch_Shaji_Kailas_Varavu_on_Zee_5\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Watch Shaji Kailas\u2019 Varavu on Zee 5<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Varavu is streaming on Zee 5 from September 11, 2026. The film stars Joju George alongside Arjun Ashokan, Saniya Iyappan, Deepak Parambol and Murali Gopy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/movies\/details\/varavu\/0-0-1z51072546\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Watch Varavu on Zee 5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to experience its high-range rivalries, powerful characters and mass-action storytelling.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_About_Varavu_Director\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FAQs About Varavu Director<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Who is the Varavu Director?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ans. Shaji Kailas directed Varavu.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Is Varavu the first film of Shaji Kailas and Joju George together?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ans. Yes. Varavu marks their first collaboration.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Who wrote Varavu?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ans. A. K. Sajan wrote the screenplay.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"4\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Who produced Varavu?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ans. Naisy Reji produced the film under Olga Productions.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"5\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Where was Varavu filmed?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ans. The film was shot across locations including Munnar, Marayoor, Theni and Kottayam.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"6\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Who composed the music for Varavu?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ans. Sam C. S. composed the music and background score.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"7\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Who handled the cinematography of Varavu?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ans. S. Saravanan handled the cinematography.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"8\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Where can I watch Varavu online?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ans. You can watch Varavu on Zee 5 from September 11, 2026.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Varavu director Shaji Kailas brings his mass-action style to a rugged Malayalam thriller led by Joju George. Set in Kerala\u2019s high ranges, Varavu combines family conflict, power struggles and action. From the Shaji Kailas\u2013Joju George collaboration to the film\u2019s locations, technical crew and stunt design, here\u2019s how the movie came together. 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