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Mohanlal to collaborate with 'Joji' director for upcoming film
18 May 2026

Malayalam cinema is abuzz with the news of a new collaboration between superstar Mohanlal and acclaimed filmmaker Dileesh Pothan.

The project, which has been in talks for years, was confirmed by producer Antony Perumbavoor on May 17.

He revealed that the film will be produced by Shibu Baby John and written by Syam Pushkaran, with Aashirvad Cinemas also backing it.

Pothan's long-cherished dream coming true
Career highlights

The collaboration is particularly significant as Pothan had expressed his desire to work with both Mohanlal and Mammootty in a 2023 interview with SCREEN.

He had said, "I have exchanged a few ideas with Mammootty. However, we have not yet developed a firm plan or written a concrete script. I also wish to collaborate on a film with Mohanlal."

"Nevertheless, thus far we have not finalized any specific project involving either of them."

This dream is now finally coming true.

Take a look at Pothan's career
Career highlights

Pothan has been a defining voice of contemporary Malayalam cinema over the years.

He started as an actor in Salt N' Pepper and subsequently starred in 22 Female Kottayam, Virus, and Rifle Club, among several others.

He made his directorial debut with Maheshinte Prathikaram in 2016 and later helmed Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum and Joji.

All his directorials starred Fahadh Faasil.

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Future plans

Perumbavoor also confirmed that a third installment of the Lucifer franchise is in the works, despite mixed responses to the second chapter.

He said, "We need a massive entertainer to recharge the box office, don't we? It's only when films of that scale arrive that the industry experiences a real buzz."

Apart from this, Mohanlal is also expected to start shooting for veteran filmmaker Priyadarshan's 100th film in December.