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The shoot of Mahesh Narayanan’s big-budget action-drama, featuring Mammootty, Mohanlal, Fahadh Faasil, and Nayanthara, has resumed in Sri Lanka after a break.
Kunchacko Boban posing with Mohanlal and Mammootty.
After a brief pause, the Sri Lanka schedule of director Mahesh Narayanan’s ambitious action-drama is back on. With an ensemble cast featuring Mammootty, Mohanlal, Fahadh Faasil, Nayanthara, and Kunchacko Boban, the big-budget Malayalam film is one of the most anticipated projects currently in production.
The ongoing leg of the shoot focuses on scenes involving Mohanlal and Kunchacko Boban, and is expected to wrap up within 10 days. The film initially began shooting in late 2023 with Mammootty and Mohanlal. Although Kunchacko Boban was present at the time, he didn’t shoot any scenes during that schedule.
Mammootty, who headlines the project, had temporarily stepped away from filming due to health reasons. However, he’s slated to rejoin the set soon to complete his portions. Despite the shift in scheduling, production never came to a complete halt thanks in part to Kunchacko Boban’s commitment. The actor reportedly exited the film Baby Girl, in which he was later replaced by Nivin Pauly, to ensure he could focus on the Mahesh Narayanan film.
Speaking earlier to OTTplay, Kunchacko had shared his excitement about collaborating with industry legends. “I get to spend time with two men (Mammootty and Mohanlal), whom I have idolised. I am thrilled to be part of this film,” he said. The last time the trio appeared together on screen was in Harikrishnans.
As for Mohanlal, he has a packed schedule. He will appear next in Kannappa alongside Prabhas and Akshay Kumar and is also set to make a cameo in Dileep’s Bha. Bha. Bha. Rumours suggest he may also join director Amal Neerad’s upcoming film, which stars Soubin Shahir.
Meanwhile, Mammootty has already made waves this year with Bazooka and Dominic and the Ladies’ Purse. He is gearing up for Kalamkaval, in which he reportedly plays a serial killer.
Mahesh Narayanan’s yet-untitled film is expected to hit theatres by late 2025, with industry insiders predicting it could become one of the biggest box office hits of the year—on par with recent blockbusters like L2: Empuraan and Thudarum.
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