Mohanlal and Tharun Moorthy Announce New Film Collaboration
Filmmaker Tharun Moorthy chose a prophetic title for his first film with Malayalam superstar Mohanlal. Their 2025 thriller Thudarum, which translates to to be continued, indeed marked just the beginning of their partnership. The film became a massive blockbuster and won critical acclaim, revitalizing Mohanlal's career trajectory.
Official Confirmation Through Social Media Clues
On Wednesday, January 14, Tharun Moorthy posted a cryptic Instagram story that set fans buzzing. He shared a photo of a road with indie dogs, captioning it Find the place, feel the story. The post featured the hashtag #L and used background music from Thudarum's track The Faceoff.
Producer Ashiq Usman quickly reshared the story, confirming the exciting news. He announced that their next film together will officially start rolling on January 23, 2026. This confirmation follows Usman's statement last month about the duo teaming up again.
Creative Team and Production Details
The upcoming project brings together a talented crew. Ratheesh Ravi is writing the script while Shaji Kumar joins as cinematographer. The production team expressed their enthusiasm through a social media message.
When a storyteller and a legend meet again, a universe stirs, they wrote. After Thudarum, Tharun Moorthy and Mohanlal embark on another voyage. With your blessings, we begin weaving another tale of hearts and horizons. Rolling soon...
An official announcement is expected on January 23 when filming commences. Reports suggest the shooting may occur in Thodupuzha, the same location used for Mohanlal's popular Drishyam franchise.
Cast Rumors and Industry Buzz
Industry insiders speculate about possible cast additions. Unconfirmed reports indicate Mohanlal might reunite with actress Meera Jasmine, his frequent co-star from the 2000s. Their potential collaboration adds another layer of anticipation for fans.
Given Thudarum's phenomenal box office performance as one of 2025's highest-grossing films, expectations are naturally high for this new project. The film's success demonstrated the powerful chemistry between director and star.
Mohanlal's Current Projects
Meanwhile, Mohanlal continues his busy schedule. He currently awaits the release of Drishyam 3, the third installment in the beloved franchise directed by Jeethu Joseph. Producers confirmed the film will hit theaters on April 2 during the Easter season.
The actor's most recent appearance was in Vrusshabha, a Telugu-Malayalam bilingual film. His collaboration with Tharun Moorthy represents another exciting chapter in his illustrious career.
This reunion promises to deliver another compelling cinematic experience, building on the foundation laid by their previous successful partnership.
