Sound Expert Suraj Pillai Joins Film Drama 'Thirike'

LOS ANGELES, Calif. – Veteran soundman/composer Suraj Pillai (“Star Trek: Deep Space Nine”) shares his expertise in sound and music to the upcoming film drama “Thirike,” from acclaimed filmmaker Pramod Narayan.

“I am excited to join this talented group of professionals,” Pillai said. “I’m especially pleased to be a part of a team that will help make Pramod Narayan’s unique vision for the film a reality.”

“Thirike,” which means return in the Malayalam South Asian language, tells the story of a novelist who finds himself on a journey of self discovery when he goes back to his childhood neighborhood after 25 years.

“The main challenge in this film was to convey the story using music and sounds to create a nostalgic emotion in the mind of the audience,” Pillai said. “Audience should feel the longing to see their loved childhood friends and neighbours. it should take them to the memories of their child hood.”

Directed by Narayan and produced by Martin Palatty, the film is the newest for Pillai who earlier this year completed work on “Les Dalton,” a new animated series directed by Jim Gomez (“Ren & Stimpy Show”_ and produced by Marc Du Pontavice (“I Lost My Body”). The series follows the adventures of the Dalton brothers (Joe, Jack, William, and Averell) who are imprisoned in Nevada Penitentiary and repeatedly devise plans to make their escape. The industry veteran is known for his work on “Enterprise,” “Star Trek: Deep Space Nine,” the films “Attraction,” “Solo Lullaby,” “Flawed” and others.

Although the COVID-19 pandemic had shut down production worldwide, Pillai has used the time to work on a pop music album that he plans to release next year.

“I’m excited about creating new music and using my songwriting skills for this new album,” he said. “I’m looking forward to completing the album and releasing it sometime next year.”

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