Mohanlal confirms teaming up with Aavesham director Jithu Madhavan for his next; Here’s what he said

While Mohanlal has been relentlessly promoting his highly anticipated directorial debut film Barroz, the actor recently spilled the beans about his upcoming projects, including exciting collaborations with some promising new directors!

Mohanlal confirms teaming up with Aavesham fame Jithu Madhavan

In an interview with Baradwaj Rangan, the Malayalam superstar confirmed his association with Aavesham hitmaker Jithu Madhavan for an upcoming project. The actor revealed that he has been listening to numerous scripts from younger directors and is open to collaborating with them if the stories spark his interest. For context, Jithu Madhavan rose to fame with his blockbuster debut film Romancham and later garnered massive acclaim for his 2024 action-comedy film Aavesham, starring Fahadh Faasil.

When asked about considering stories from newbie directors, Mohanlal shared that he has heard several scripts from fresh talent. He further revealed that he is currently working on Thudarum, a film directed by Tharun Moorthy, who is known for Saudi Vellakka and Operation Java. “I am going to do a film with the director of Aavesham, and I am hearing so many stories,” Mohanlal said during the interview.

Mohanlal on collaborating with Aadujeevitham director Blessy

Mohanlal also reflected on his past collaborations with Aadujeevitham director Blessy, emphasizing their shared successes in films like Thanmathra, Pranayam, and Bhramaram. “Blessy is an amazing director, and even his first film was with me. Similarly, there are many talented directors with whom I’ve collaborated on their debut projects,” he said.

Mohanlal’s Barroz and more

Meanwhile, the Malayalam superstar is gearing up for the highly anticipated Christmas release of Barroz, a fantasy period film slated to hit theaters on December 25, 2024. The film marks Mohanlal’s directorial debut and revolves around Barroz, a guardian whose duty is to ensure that a hidden treasure is passed on to a true descendant of Vasco da Gama.

On the acting front, the actor will appear in Tharun Moorthy’s upcoming family drama Thudarum, which also stars Shobana in the female lead role. Additionally, Mohanlal is part of Mahesh Narayanan’s much-awaited big-budget film AJFC MMMN. The movie features an ensemble cast, including megastar Mammootty, Kunchacko Boban, Nayanthara, Fahadh Faasil, and others. The production for the film began in November 2024, and it promises to be a landmark collaboration in Malayalam cinema.

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