Panorama Studios Partners with Jacob Babu and Funstreams to Co-Produce Two Fahadh Faasil-Led Malayalam Films

Panorama Studios International Ltd has partnered with Jacob K. Babu of Maxlab and Funstreams Movies and Entertainment LLP to co-produce two Malayalam-language feature films slated for theatrical release in 2027. The collaboration combines Panorama’s production capacity with Maxlab’s regional distribution network. The SEBI Regulation 30 filing confirmed board approval. No titles, storylines, budgets or directors have been disclosed.

Panorama Studios partners for two Malayalam films with Fahadh Faasil

Fahadh Faasil headlines both films. Jacob K. Babu, Maxlab executive, oversees production, distribution and leverages the company’s exhibition network. Kumar Mangat Pathak and Abhishek Pathak, Panorama co-founders, manage financing. Funstreams is the co-producer. Yatin Chaphekar filed the SEBI disclosure.

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Panorama previously entered Malayalam cinema with titles like “Anomie,” “Tikitaka,” “Unmadham,” and a Nivin Pauly collaboration. These projects performed well domestically, reinforcing Panorama’s confidence. Maxlab has long handled regional production, distribution and exhibition. The alliance leverages both firms’ expertise.

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2026: partnership announced, SEBI filing, statements. 2027: planned theatrical release of both films.

Panorama Studios International partners for two Malayalam films

Films: 2; Language: Malayalam; Lead: Fahadh Faasil; SEBI filing: Regulation 30.

Panorama Studios International partners for two Malayalam films

The deal expands Panorama’s regional footprint, targeting the profitable Malayalam market. Faasil’s box-office draw is expected to enhance marketability and lower financial risk for investors. The partnership reflects a broader trend of Bollywood studios entering regional markets.

Panorama Studios partners for two Malayalam films with Fahadh Faasil

Panorama said it aims to produce entertaining, engaging stories with lasting impact, noting Faasil’s versatility fits its creative standards. The Pathaks cited past Malayalam successes, promised a uniquely compelling result, and highlighted the strategic fit with Panorama’s broader slate. Jacob Babu emphasized that strong collaborations are essential for great cinema and pledged meaningful, commercially successful films.

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• “What attracted me to these films was the strength of the stories and the vision behind them. I have always enjoyed being part of projects that challenge me as an actor and offer something fresh to audiences. My conversations with Jacob and the team at Panorama Studios have been incredibly inspiring, and I am excited about the journey ahead. While it is still early days, I can confidently say that both films have immense potential, and I look forward to bringing these stories to life and sharing them with audiences next year,” — Fahadh Faasil, Actor

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• “He is an exceptional actor with a rare ability to connect with audiences across languages and cultures, and we are confident that these films will offer something truly special,” Kumar Mangat Pathak said.” — Kumar Mangat Pathak, Co-founder, Panorama Studios

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• “I have always believed that great collaborations create great cinema, and this partnership with Panorama Studios is built on that very belief.” — Jacob K. Babu, Maxlab Executive

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• “His versatility, dedication to his craft, and instinct for selecting powerful stories make him one of the most respected actors working in Indian cinema today.” — Abhishek Pathak, Co-founder, Panorama Studios

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Sources omit titles, budgets, directors and precise release dates; no independent box-office forecasts are provided.

Panorama Studios partners for two Malayalam films with Fahadh Faasil

Watch for announcements on directors, production schedules, marketing plans, and box-office performance after the 2027 releases.

Panorama Studios partners for two Malayalam films with Fahadh Faasil