Kolkata: The wait is over. Biopic on legendary footballer VP Sathyan is about to get released after a long wait. Debutant director Prajesh Sen’s Captain is a biographical drama, based on the life of former Indian football captain VP Sathyan, and will be on the cinema halls this weekend (Feb 16).
Famous hero Jayasurya is playing the role of Sathyan, while Anu Sithara is his wife Anitha Sathyan in the film. Produced by T L George, Captain has camera by Roby Varghese Raj. Gopi Sundar is the music director. The cast includes Renji Panicker, Sidhique, Saiju Kurup and Deepak Prambol.
Sathyan, who was a strong centre-back on the football ground, represented Kerala in Santosh Trophy. He has played for Kerala Police, Mohammedan Sporting and Mohun Bagan.
He was the captain of the Indian team that played World Cup qualifiers in Beirut and Seoul. Sathyan committed suicide in 2006, due to severe depression. Here goes the movie trailer: