Mohanlal's Vishu Surprise: 'Athimanoharam' Title and First Look Revealed
On the auspicious morning of Vishu, Malayalam superstar Mohanlal delivered a delightful surprise to his legion of fans by officially unveiling the title of his upcoming collaboration with director Tharun Moorthy. The project, previously known under the working title L366, has now been formally christened 'Athimanoharam'. The announcement was made precisely at 10:10 AM, accompanied by the release of a captivating first-look poster.
First Look Poster Features Mohanlal in Striking Police Avatar
The makers strategically chose the festive occasion of Vishu for this significant reveal. The newly released poster presents Mohanlal in a compelling police uniform, marking a distinct visual departure. He is depicted standing amidst a group of Ayyappa devotees en route to the sacred Sabarimala temple. This imagery strongly suggests that the actor will be portraying a quirky and entertaining character within the film's narrative, generating considerable excitement among audiences.
Seasoned Technical Crew Powers 'Athimanoharam'
The film boasts an impressive and experienced technical team, promising high production values. The screenplay has been penned by Ratheesh Ravi, while the cinematography is in the capable hands of Shaji Kumar. Kumar shares a successful collaborative history with Mohanlal, having previously worked on projects like 'Thudarum'.
The musical score for 'Athimanoharam' will be composed by Jakes Bejoy, and the editing responsibilities have been assigned to Vivek Harshan. The production team is further strengthened by:
- Binu Pappu as the Associate Director
- Vishnu Govind handling Sound Design
- Gokul Das serving as the Art Director
- Mashar Hamsa in charge of Costumes
Festive Greetings from Malayalam Cinema Icons
Mohanlal shared the 'Athimanoharam' poster on his official Instagram account along with heartfelt Vishu greetings for his followers. He wrote in Malayalam, "Heartfelt Vishu wishes for everyone." The post was instantly flooded with enthusiastic comments from fans expressing their joy and anticipation for the new project.
In a parallel festive gesture, fellow megastar Mammootty took to Twitter to share a stunning photograph of himself, extending his own warm Vishu wishes to all.
Major Update: 'Patriot' Ban Lifted, Release Back on Track
In a significant related development, the much-anticipated multi-starrer film 'Patriot', featuring both Mohanlal and Mammootty, has overcome a major hurdle. The Film Exhibitors United Organisation of Kerala (FEUOK) has officially lifted the ban previously imposed on the film.
FEUOK president K Vijayakumar confirmed that the decision was reached following successful discussions with producer Anto Joseph. The conflict had originated from disagreements over revenue sharing models between producers, distributors, and exhibitors. With the issue now resolved, the film is firmly back on schedule.
Directed by Mahesh Narayanan, 'Patriot' is now slated for a theatrical release on May 1, marking a highly anticipated cinematic event for Malayalam film audiences.
