After his successful antagonist role in the Mohanlal starrer Lucifer, Vivek Oberoi has signed his second malayalam film. Helmed by Shaji Kailas, the film has been titled Kadua and will feature Prithviraj Sukumaran in the lead role of Kaduvakkunnel Kuruvachan. Sharing a working still from the film Kaduva, Prithviraj Sukumaran tagged Vivek Oberoi saying he is eagerly waiting for his antagonist. The still features Prithviraj in a fight with police personnel while he awaits his villain. He took to Instagram and wrote: "Waiting for the antagonist be like…! @vivekoberoi Game on! 🤜 #KaduvakunnelKuruvachan @kaduvathefilm"Vivek Oberoi too tweeted a post showing his look from the film. He is seen standing next to a jeep in a brown shirt and black pants holding a clapperboard.
The film is written by Jinu Abraham. Touted to be a mass entertainer, the film is currently in production. The film is reportedly set in the 90s and also features Arjun Ashokan, Samyuktha Menon, Vijayaraghavan, Sudev Nair and Siddique in pivotal roles. The confrontation between Mundakkayam-based rubber planter Kuruvachan and the police force is a pivotal element that drives the story. In the working still shared earlier by the actor, he can be seen bashing the cops and beating them black and blue.Prithviraj will be collaborating with Shaji again after their film together, Simhasanam. The film is co-produced by Prithviraj Productions and Listin Stephen’s Magic Frames. Abhinandan Ramanujan is the cinematographer, and Shammer Muhammed is the editor of the film. Jakes Bejoy will be scoring the music for the action drama