In a landmark move, Annapurna Studios will distribute a non-Telugu film for the first time. The reputed banner will distribute the Mollywood mystery thriller EKO in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. The studio has acquired the regional distribution rights and will bring the film to theatres on November 21, in line with its worldwide release.
EKO is a mystery thriller set in the hills of Kerala, led by Sandeep Pradeep as Kuriachan. The film features a strong cast including Vineeth, Narain, Binu Pappu, Ashokan, Biana Momin, Sim Zhi Fei, NG Hung Shen, Saheer Muhammed, and Ranjith Shekhar. Directed by Dinjith Ayyathan and written and shot by Bahul Ramesh, the film is produced by MRK Jhayaram under Aaradyaa Studios. Mujeeb Majeed is the music composer for EKO.
Speaking about the association, Supriya Yarlagadda, Executive Director of Annapurna Studios, said, “Films like EKO remind us why we back new ideas. We’re happy to be the distribution partners for this Malayalam film in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, and it’s especially significant as this is the first time we are distributing a non-Telugu film.”