Anoop Menon confirms his film with Mohanlal is on track: Lalettan advises not to rush, take time and make meaningful film
is still happening, clearing all rumours. He also shared when the shoot will begin and some exciting details. Come, let's see when his directorial film will start and what he has to say about the rumours.
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About Anoop Menon
Anoop Menon is an Indian actor, director, writer, and lyricist. He has worked in many Malayalam films. He won the Kerala State Film Award for Best Supporting Actor and also received the popular Award for his role as a movie star named Ajayachandran in the film 'Thirakkatha'.
Official Confirmation on His Directorial Film with Mohanlal According to the reports of Cinema Express, recently he has officially confirmed that his directorial film starring superstar Mohanlal is very much in the works and has not been shelved.
There had been rumours suggesting the film might be dropped, but Anoop has clarified that the project is very much alive and progressing slowly due to careful planning. He provided new news on the status of the film and disclosed interesting new information, assuring the fans that they will have a big-screen experience to look forward to.
The movie is now due to start filming in 2026, with a large shooting schedule organized in Kolkata. Anoop Menon mentioned that they are planning to shoot during the
festival to capture the city's real festive atmosphere.
The Kolkata shoot is expected to last around 20 days, and one major action sequence will also be filmed there. The team is waiting for the right time to align schedules and ensure they can shoot the festival scenes live, instead of recreating them on sets.
A Little more information about the Film
Anoop also revealed that the film will be a big-budget project, complete with five songs and three action sequences. It's clear that the movie is being planned on a grand scale and will be rich in content and visuals.
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He is currently working on the script and story, and he shared that Mohanlal, fondly called 'Lalettan,' advised him not to rush and to take his time to create a meaningful and well-structured film.
Major Highlight about the film
Another major highlight is the involvement of Hesham Abdul Wahab, a popular music composer known for his work in the film 'Hridayam'.
While this project is still in the pre-production stage, Mohanlal will soon be seen in another movie titled 'Hridayapoorvam', directed by
and written by Sonu T. P., based on a story by Akhil Sathyan. This movie is expected to release later this year and will keep Mohanlal fans engaged until Anoop Menon's directorial arrives.
Anoop Menon's confirmation and the exciting details he shared assure fans that the film with Mohanlal is on track.
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