Halitha Shameem’s much-awaited Tamil film, Minmini, finally hits theatres this Friday. The project, which began soon after her debut film Poovarasam Peepee, is a passion project for the filmmaker, featuring a unique production journey and a much-awaited storyline.
Minmini – Trailer | Halitha Shameem | Esther Anill | Praveen Kishore | Gaurav Kaalai| Khatija Rahman
Minmini officially releases on Friday, August 9, 2024. The film’s recently released trailer offers a glimpse into the story of lifelong friends who embark on a transformative journey. The trailer shows these friends as teenagers on a cycling trip to the Himalayas, a quest that serves as a backdrop for their exploration of personal grief and transformation.
According to the film's synopsis, "Minmini is a gripping and powerful drama from Halitha Shameem, exploring the complex emotions of survivor's guilt with unflinching honesty and heartfelt depth, filmed over an extraordinary eight-year period." This methodical approach allowed for a seamless transition from the characters' childhoods to their adult lives, as the film was shot in two separate phases: 2015 and 2022.
The film's production was intentionally paused to give the child actors—Esther Anil, Praveen Kishore and Gaurav Kaalai—a chance to grow and reprise their roles as adults. "The young actors were so incredibly natural. That we decided to wait a few years for them to mature. Instead of casting other actors to play their older versions," the director tweeted.
