Actor-singer-lyricist Shabareesh Varma, who’s dabbled in the whole lot from chart-topping music to impactful performances, is now venturing into a brand new style with Inspection Bungalow, a Malayalam horror-comedy sequence that additionally doubles up as a homicide investigation drama. “We’ve seen haunted homes and bungalows in movies the world over for ages. Inspection Bungalow too revolves round a haunted bungalow, nevertheless it’s a mixture of horror, comedy, and homicide investigation — I feel that’s uncommon,” says Shabareesh speaking to mid-day forward of the premiere of the present on ZEE5.
On the coronary heart of the story lies a gaggle of terrified policemen whose antics drive each the humour and the thriller. “The police station disaster and the transformation of the inspection bungalow right into a police station make the plot enjoyable and spooky. It’s a horror comedy and an investigation rolled into one,” he explains.
Sequence vs movies: A unique problem
Whereas he’s no stranger to movie units, Shabareesh admits that engaged on an internet sequence got here with a studying curve. “In movies, I normally journey with the challenge from day one until the top — it helps me put together and even write songs. However in sequence, because of tight schedules, we regularly begin with heavier scenes on the primary day. Fortunately, our author and director helped me get into character straight away,” he shares.
On Malayalam cinema’s world attain
With Malayalam cinema drawing growing nationwide and worldwide consideration, Shabareesh feels the artistic ecosystem is prospering. “Our trade has been experimental because the Sixties. Each era of filmmakers has pushed boundaries in storytelling and method. The rising appreciation from exterior Kerala simply motivates us to go greater,” he says.
And whereas the excitement comes with excessive expectations, he insists it doesn’t add stress. “Sure massive tasks may really feel that means, however that’s frequent in any trade,” he provides.
Music, friendship and milestones
Although music stays an inseparable a part of his journey, appearing has all the time been his old flame. “Music has been my companion from the start, however my coronary heart was all the time set on appearing,” he smiles.
When requested about dream collaborations, Shabareesh retains it easy, “I get pleasure from working with my pals greater than chasing massive names. It retains the method comfy and enjoyable.”
Trying again, he credit Neram and Premam for establishing his presence within the trade, whereas Kannur Squad and Turbo cemented his place. “These movies turned turning factors that helped me keep and develop,” he displays.
As for what drives his decisions now, it’s all concerning the character and the individuals. “The character’s significance within the story comes first. Then, it’s the group, the crew and the forged. Cinema itself is a problem; it continually calls for studying and reinvention,” he concludes.