India, Nov. 18 -- Dinjith Ayyathan made his directorial debut with Asif Ali-led Kakshi: Amminippilla in 2019, a comedy-drama which went under the radar despite an engaging story. But it was the success of Kishkindha Kandam in 2024 that put him on the map, and the audiences are looking forward to his next directorial Eko, starring young actor Sandeep Pradeep. In an exclusive interview with OTTplay, Dinjith Ayyathan reveals how it was the success of Kishkindha Kaandam that gave them confidence to cast Sandeep Pradeep in Eko. The director also talks about his frequent collaborator writer-DOP Bahul Ramesh, the challenges of shooting Eko and more.

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