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Mohanlal’s Athimanoharam shoot halted due to script issues? Director Tharun Moorthy clarifies

Mohanlal’s Athimanoharam shoot halted due to script issues? Director Tharun Moorthy clarifies

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Recently, rumours circulated that shooting for director Tharun Moorthy’s upcoming Malayalam film, Athimanoharam, starring Mohanlal, has been put on pause due to scripting issues. After the news spread, Tharun took to his social media to issue a clarification. Putting all rumours to rest, he assured fans that shooting was in progress. Mohanlal plays the lead in Tharun Moorthy’s upcoming film Athimanoharam. Mohanlal film shooting not halted Tharun posted a monochrome picture on his Instagram Stories. The text on it reads: “Dear friends, I am receiving many messages and calls regarding online news claiming that our shoot has been stopped due to confusion in the script. This is completely false. We have been shooting here in Thodupuzha for the past 78 days.” He admitted that while the rain was making it difficult for them to shoot, they were persevering, writing, “Yes, the rain and weather conditions have affected some of our plans, but our team is working hard to overcome every challenge and continue filming with great enthusiasm and positivity.” He ended his note with, “I …

Mohanlal’s Athimanoharam shoot halted? Tharun Moorthy clears the air on rumours | Malayalam News

Mohanlal’s Athimanoharam shoot halted? Tharun Moorthy clears the air on rumours | Malayalam News

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3 min readHyderabadUpdated: Jun 4, 2026 07:02 PM IST Director Tharun Moorthy took to Instagram on Thursday to deny reports claiming that the shoot of his upcoming Malayalam film Athimanoharam, starring Mohanlal in the lead role, had been stopped due to “confusion in the script.” In a statement posted on his Instagram Story, Moorthy called the news completely false and said the team has been actively filming in Thodupuzha for the past 78 days. “I am receiving many messages and calls regarding online news claiming that our shoot has been stopped due to confusion in the script. This is completely false,” he wrote. He acknowledged that rain and weather conditions in Thodupuzha had affected some plans but said the team was working through every challenge with enthusiasm. He also took a strong stance against the spread of unverified information. “I kindly request everyone not to post or spread unverified information for personal likes, views, or reach. Such misinformation can create unnecessary confusion among the audience and affect the efforts of the entire team,” he added. …

Athimanoharam: Mohanlal’s cop action comedy to wrap up shoot by June 2026? Find out

Athimanoharam: Mohanlal’s cop action comedy to wrap up shoot by June 2026? Find out

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Mohanlal is currently filming his next movie, Athimanoharam, directed by Tharun Moorthy. While the film’s official title was unveiled recently, reports suggest that the shoot may wrap up soon, with the makers eyeing a release during the Pooja holidays. Mohanlal’s Athimanoharam to wrap up shoot by June 2026? According to a recent update shared online, Athimanoharam is expected to complete its shoot by June 2026. The team is reportedly planning to finish filming within the next 60 days, targeting a Pooja holiday release this year. However, this remains unconfirmed, as no official announcement has been made by the makers yet. More about Athimanoharam Athimanoharam is said to be a cop action-comedy, with Mohanlal playing a Sub-Inspector at a local police station. With Ratheesh Ravi penning the screenplay, the film marks Meera Jasmine’s return to a lead role alongside Mohanlal after several years. She had previously made a cameo appearance in Hridayapoorvam with the actor. Initially, the project was announced as L365, with Thallumaala actor Austin Das attached as the director. However, due to creative differences, …

L366 titled Athimanoharam: Mohanlal’s cop action comedy with Tharun Moorthy drops a new look for Vishu

L366 titled Athimanoharam: Mohanlal’s cop action comedy with Tharun Moorthy drops a new look for Vishu

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Mohanlal and Thudarum director Tharun Moorthy are all set to collaborate for the second time after the massive success of Thudarum. The superstar has now announced that their upcoming film is titled Athimanoharam. Mohanlal’s L366 is titled Athimanoharam Taking to his social media handle, Mohanlal shared a new look from the film. Along with the poster, the superstar extended Vishu wishes to his fans while announcing the film’s title as Athimanoharam. The new poster features the superstar in a police uniform, looking upward with a smile. His character is seen surrounded by devotees making their way to Sabarimala. Interestingly, the title design includes two stars, indicating that Mohanlal plays the role of a sub-inspector in the film. Here’s the look: More about Athimanoharam Athimanoharam is touted to be a cop action-comedy, with Mohanlal playing a Sub-Inspector at a local police station. With Ratheesh Ravi penning the screenplay, the film marks Meera Jasmine’s return to a lead role alongside Mohanlal after several years. She had previously made a cameo appearance in Hridayapoorvam alongside the actor. Initially, …

L366 Update: Mohanlal starrer wraps up 50 days of shoot, next schedule to kick off from May 2026; Report

L366 Update: Mohanlal starrer wraps up 50 days of shoot, next schedule to kick off from May 2026; Report

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Mohanlal and director Tharun Moorthy are currently working on their second project together, tentatively titled L366, following the success of Thudarum. Recent reports suggest that the film has completed 50 days of shooting, with the next schedule expected to begin in a couple of months. Mohanlal starrer L366 wraps up 50 days of shoot? According to an online report, L366 has completed a 50-day shooting schedule. The film is reportedly expected to undergo another 70 days of filming before wrapping up completely, with the next schedule set to begin in May 2026. It is also expected that the upcoming schedule will take place in Mumbai. However, this remains unconfirmed, as the makers have not made any official announcement yet. More about L366 L366 is touted to be a cop action-comedy, with Mohanlal playing a Sub-Inspector at a local police station. With Ratheesh Ravi penning the screenplay, the film marks Meera Jasmine’s return to a lead role alongside Mohanlal after several years. She had previously made a cameo appearance in Hridayapoorvam alongside the actor. Initially, the …

L366 First Look: Mohanlal introduced as ‘pure love’ TS Lovelajan in Tharun Moorthy’s cop action comedy

L366 First Look: Mohanlal introduced as ‘pure love’ TS Lovelajan in Tharun Moorthy’s cop action comedy

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Mohanlal is currently filming his next release, tentatively titled L366. As the team is shooting in Thodupuzha, Kerala, the makers have unveiled the first look of the movie, introducing Mohanlal’s character as TS Lovelajan. L366 First Look: Mohanlal introduced as TS Lovelajan in Tharun Moorthy directorial Taking to his social media handle, Mohanlal shared the first look of L366 with fans. The new look presents him as a Kerala Police sub-inspector, sporting his classic moustache. Appearing to play a middle-class family man, the first look offers a subtle and realistic introduction to his character and setting. Sharing the look on social media, Lalettan wrote, “Introducing pure love in human form – TS Lovelajan.” Here’s the official look of L366 The upcoming movie L366 marks the superstar’s reunion with director Tharun Moorthy after the success of Thudarum in 2025. While more details about the film are yet to be revealed, it is touted to be a cop action-comedy, with Lalettan playing the role of an SI in a local police station. With Ratheesh Ravi penning the …

L366: Mohanlal returns to his classic moustache look after years for Tharun Moorthy’s cop actioner, begins shoot

L366: Mohanlal returns to his classic moustache look after years for Tharun Moorthy’s cop actioner, begins shoot

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Mohanlal and director Tharun Moorthy made headlines in 2025 with their film Thudarum. After its massive success, the duo have reunited for the tentatively titled L366, with Lalettan returning to his old-school classic moustache look. L366: Mohanlal begins shoot for cop action comedy with Tharun Moorthy In a recent series of images shared on social media, Mohanlal officially announced that he would be joining the shoot of L366 from January 23, 2026, onwards. The pictures included pooja and clapboard moments from the sets, with director Tharun Moorthy welcoming the superstar. Sharing the images, Lalettan wrote, “Starting this journey with gratitude as I join the sets of L366. Thankful for all your blessings and prayers.” In a separate post, the actor also officially revealed his classic moustache look, shedding the beard after many years, as he is expected to play a police officer in the upcoming film. Check out the official pictures from L366 here: Initially announced as L365, the film was supposed to be helmed by Thallumaala director Austin Dan Thomas. However, due to unspecified …

Malayalam cinema’s future is bright? 2026 promises BIGGER stories and BOLDER experiments

Malayalam cinema’s future is bright? 2026 promises BIGGER stories and BOLDER experiments

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Malayalam cinema in 2025 The year 2026 is beginning with hope and renewed enthusiasm for Malayalam cinema. The past year, 2025, was a mixed bag, with the industry delivering both compelling stories and witnessing increased competition in terms of big budgets and box office figures. Nevertheless, grounded, realistic narratives remained a hallmark of Malayalam cinema. Malayalam cinema 2026 preview In 2026, the industry appears to be moving towards even bigger experiments and new collaborations. While the scale of production is increasing along with the content, filmmakers are ensuring that the soul of the story remains intact. This balance could be the greatest strength of the coming year. Mohanlal and Mammootty’s big projects in 2026 Mohanlal and Mammootty, the Big Ms, are once again at the center of attention. Both are appearing in several major films in 2026 and will be seen together in the film Patriot after a long gap. This film is already being counted among the most anticipated films of the year. Mohanlal’s Drishyam 3 Mohanlal will start the year with Drishyam 3, …

L365: Mohanlal reunites with Thudarum’s Tharun Moorthy, producer confirms new story

L365: Mohanlal reunites with Thudarum’s Tharun Moorthy, producer confirms new story

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Mohanlal is all set to hit the big screens next with the fantasy action drama Vrusshabha. The actor had earlier announced his next movie, tentatively titled L365, but there now seems to be a change in the director and the story. L365: Mohanlal reunites with Thudarum director Tharun Moorthy In an official post, the makers of L365 announced that Thudarum director Tharun Moorthy will be helming Mohanlal’s film. The production house had previously revealed that the movie would be directed by Austin Dan Thomas, marking his directorial debut after appearing as a co-star in Thallumaala. Sharing the update, the makers wrote, “When a storyteller and a legend meet again, a universe stirs. After Thudarum, Tharun Moorthy and Mohanlal embark on another voyage, carried by the vision of Ashiq Usman Productions. With your blessings, we begin weaving another tale of hearts and horizons.” Notably, Austin has also deactivated his social media handles, and the production house has removed every post linked to the previously announced project. See the announcement here: In an interview with Reporter TV, …

Thudarum OTT Release: When and where to watch Mohanlal’s crime thriller film as it crosses Rs 200 crore mark globally

Thudarum OTT Release: When and where to watch Mohanlal’s crime thriller film as it crosses Rs 200 crore mark globally

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Thudarum is a Malayalam crime thriller that hit the big screens on April 25, 2025. Directed by Tharun Moorthy, the film turned out to be a mega blockbuster, grossing around Rs 225 crore worldwide. While fans had long been waiting for an update on its OTT release, it is finally here. When and where to watch Thudarum Thudarum will start streaming on JioHotstar from May 30, 2025. The announcement post on the OTT giant’s X account read, “Thudarum will be streaming from 30 May only on JioHotstar.” Check out the official announcement of Thudarum OTT release below: Official trailer and plot of Thudarum The story of Thudarum revolves around Shanmugham, also known as Benz. He enjoys a simple life as a taxi driver. Once a stuntman, he quit films after losing his friend Anbu in a tragic accident. Benz’s world revolves around his wife Lalitha, their two children, and his cherished Ambassador car.  But everything changes when his car gets seized after being used unknowingly in a drug smuggling case. In a shocking twist, the …