Director Tharun Moorthy and superstar Mohanlal are joining forces once more. Their new collaboration officially kicked off with a special pooja ceremony. This exciting development follows the massive success of their previous film 'Thudarum'. The screenplay pooja took place at the renowned Vaikom Mahadeva Temple, marking a spiritual start to the project.
Shooting Begins in Thodupuzha
Production for the film is scheduled to commence on the 23rd of this month. The primary shooting location will be Thodupuzha. This choice holds special significance for Mohanlal. He is returning to Thodupuzha for filming after his work on the highly anticipated 'Drishyam 3'. The movie is currently operating under the working title 'L 366'.
Mohanlal's Return to a Police Role
In this new venture, Mohanlal will portray a police officer. This marks his return to a police character after a considerable absence from such roles. Fans are eagerly awaiting his performance in this familiar yet long-awaited avatar.
Star-Studded Cast and Crew
As reported by Mathrubhumi, actress Meera Jasmine has been cast as the female lead. Her pairing with Mohanlal has generated significant buzz and attention. The film boasts a talented technical team. Ratheesh Ravi is responsible for writing the screenplay. Jakes Bejoy will compose the music. Cinematography duties fall to Shaji Kumar. Vivek Harshan will handle the editing, and Vishnu Govind is in charge of sound design.
'Drishyam 3' Progress and Future Projects
Meanwhile, Mohanlal's much-awaited film 'Drishyam 3' continues to move forward strongly. Directed by Jeethu Joseph, the film is confirmed for a worldwide theatrical release on April 2nd this year. The release is strategically planned around the Vishu festival period. 'Drishyam 3' will continue the gripping story of Georgekutty. Shooting has already been completed, and the project is now in the post-production phase. Audiences expect more thrilling twists and emotional depth in this new chapter. Director Jeethu Joseph indicated in earlier interviews that 'Drishyam 3' will focus more on drama, similar to the first installment of the franchise.
Mohanlal was recently seen in the film 'Vrusshabha'. The movie did not perform well at the box office. It received mixed reviews from audiences and critics alike. A review from ETimes noted specific shortcomings. It mentioned that the dialogues felt weak and the emotions often seemed exaggerated. The love angle in the film was described as unconvincing, failing to create a genuine connection with viewers. Additionally, the background score was critiqued for sounding more suited to a commercial action movie rather than a myth-based drama.
