MollywoodIndia Book of Records recently certified actor Gopikrishnan V and Ott platform Neestream for setting the record for casting a hero with Down’s Syndrome in a commercial movie for the first time.Tnm StaffScreengrabThe makers of the Malayalam film Thirike have a new reason to celebrate after the film set a new record for casting an actor with Down’s syndrome to play the lead role. India Book of Records recently announced actor Gopikrishnan K Varma, who played a full-length role in the movie, has set the record for being the first actor with Down Syndrome to play the lead role in a commercial movie. Gopikrishnan essayed the role of Sebi (Sebastian) alias Ismu (Ismail) in the movie. Over-the-top (Ott) platform Neestream has also received certification from India Book of Records for streaming the movie that set the record. “This certificate is awarded to Neestream, Ott platform, for participating...
- 6/6/2021
- by Vidya
- The News Minute
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