'Nayakan' re-release: Lijo Jose Pellissery and Indrajith Sukumaran's film to return in 4K version

There are several films of Lijo Jose Pellissery which may not have been a success in theatres, but has a cult following. His debut film 'Nayakan' is one of those films and according to the latest news, the crime thriller is set for a re-release. The makers have announced a 4K restored version of the film.


While the official release date is yet to be confirmed, the announcement has already created excitement among fans.

New poster shared by LJP

Lijo Jose Pellissery took to social media to unveil a new poster for the film featuring Indrajith Sukumaran in Kathakali costume. The post was filled with comments from fans who are all excited.


One user wrote, "Waiting for Double Barrel." Another commented, "Great movie anu indrajith done it well and ljp tooo....villan out stnding especially second intro of sidique in airport thats naild it."


Other reactions included, "Lijoooo let’s goooo." and "Finally getting the release it deserves!." Another fan added, "I liked the theme of this movie. Especially villain.."

Story of revenge and transformation

'Nayakan' is an action thriller that revolves around Varadanunni, a Kathakali artist. The character is played by Indrajith Sukumaran. The story follows his transformation as he enters the underworld to seek revenge for the killing of his family.

Strong cast and performances

Apart from Indrajith Sukumaran, the film features a strong ensemble cast including Thilakan, Jagathy Sreekumar, Dhanya Mary Varghese, and Siddique.


Written by P. S. Rafeeque, the film marked an important step in Lijo Jose Pellissery’s filmmaking journey although it was not a box office success.

Lijo Jose Pellissery’s next movie

Meanwhile, Lijo Jose Pellissery is gearing up for his Hindi debut with Dilkashi. The film stars Abhay Verma and Zahaan Kapoor in lead roles.


On the other hand, Lijo Jos Pellissery's previous outing was the Mohanlal starre 'Malaikottai Vaaliban' which received mixed reviews from the audiences.Get the latest entertainment updates from the Times of India, along with the latest Hindi movies, upcoming Hindi movies in 2026 , and Telugu movies.”