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Arya: 'Double Barrel' Arrived Before Its Time
4 Jul
Summary
- Actor Arya reflects on the experimental film 'Double Barrel'.
- The 2015 film is considered ahead of its audience's readiness.
- Makers considered a re-release with minor changes.
Actor Arya has spoken about 'Double Barrel,' a memorable 2015 film by Lijo Jose Pellissery, describing it as a project released ahead of its time. Arya noted that the entire team had immense faith in the experimental nature of the film and enjoyed its making, even though it was not a box-office success.
He explained that the team aimed to create a distinctive film that deviated from conventional commercial entertainers. Arya stated, "It was a very unique and experimental film. Even while making it, we felt that it had arrived before its time." He and Prithviraj Sukumaran were passionate about the project, desiring to create something stylish and high-quality, adhering to Pellissery's vision.
Although 'Double Barrel' initially generated curiosity, it struggled to connect with mainstream audiences. However, the film eventually garnered a dedicated fan base and achieved cult status. Arya believes this was because the audience at the time could not fully connect with its ahead-of-its-time nature, despite the team's enjoyment during production.
Recently, there were discussions about potentially re-releasing 'Double Barrel' in theaters with some minor adjustments. Arya revealed that this possibility was explored, but it ultimately did not materialize for undisclosed reasons. The film, released in 2015, featured a prominent cast including Prithviraj Sukumaran and Indrajith Sukumaran.
