Actress Aparna Gopinath is all set to play as an activist in Sakhavu. Earlier, she played a similar role in her debut movie ‘ABCD’, as a socially concerned student Madhumitha. Directed by Sidhartha Siva, the movie will have Nivin Pauly playing the lead role. Aparna will essay the role of a bold and smart activist Neeti, who lives in Thrissur. She is a graduate from Jawaharlal Nehru University, Delhi. Nivin will be essaying as a communist leader Krishnakumar. Aishwarya Rajesh of Kaaka Muttai fame and Gaythri Suresh are also playing pivotal roles in this film. KPAC Lalitha, Krishnaprasadm Appuni Sasi, Binu Pappu and Malathi G Menon are also a part of the cast.