90s malayalam classic ‘Summer in Bethlehem’ to get a sequel

90s classic Summer in Bethlehem will have a second part. Producer Siyad Kokker announced the sequel of the 1998 movie which had Jayaram, Suresh Gopi, and Manju Warrier in lead roles. Mohanlal also appeared in a cameo role in the movie. Late actor Kalabhvan Mani, Sukumari, and Janardhanan also played pivotal characters.Siyad Kokker announced the film at the audio launch of the upcoming movie Meri Awas Suno, which is directed by Prajesh Sen and stars Jayasurya and Manju Warrier. 

At the event, Siyad Koker said Manju Warrier is like a family member to him even though Summer in Bethlehem was the only movie that saw their collaboration. He also assured that Manju Warrier will be a part of Summer in Bethlehem 2 and the discussions for a sequel are on. The movie is about two friends Dennis (Suresh Gopi) and Ravi Shanker (Jayaram) who run a farm named Bethlehem. The film comes to life when Ravi Shanker’s grandparents and his five cousins visit him there.  The film ended on a mysterious note as Ravi Shanker’s secret lover in the film was never revealed. Summer in Bethlehem’ released in 1998, was one of the career-defining projects of Manju Warrier. Written by Ranjith and helmed by Sibi Malayil, ‘Summer in Bethlehem’ had an ensemble cast of Mohanlal, Suresh Gopi, Jayaram, Manju Warrier, among others. Suresh Gopi, Jayaram, and, Manju Warrier played the lead roles, while Mohanlal appeared in an extended cameo role.