Mohanlal And Lijo Jose Pellissery's Epic Collaboration 'Malaikottai Vaaliban' Wraps Shooting In Style!

Mohanlal And Lijo Jose Pellissery's 'Malaikottai Vaaliban' Wraps Shooting: The highly anticipated film 'Malaikottai Vaaliban,' which marks the first collaboration between Mohanlal and director Lijo Jose Pellissery, has successfully completed its shoot.

Spanning over 130 days, the production took place in picturesque locations including Rajasthan, Chennai, and Pondicherry. As the final scene wrapped, director Lijo Jose Pellissery jubilantly called for "pack up," signalling the completion of filming.

'Malaikottai Vaaliban' is jointly produced by Shibu Baby John's John and Mary Creative Limited in association with Kochumon's Century Films, Max Lab Cinemas, and Amen Movie Monastery.

The screenplay is penned by P.S. Rafeeque. The unveiling of the film's first look and teaser on Mohanlal's birthday generated significant buzz, solidifying 'Malaikottai Vaaliban' as one of the most highly anticipated projects in Malayalam cinema this year.

Mohanlal's 'Double Role' Adds Intrigue

Exciting details about Mohanlal's character in the film have recently surfaced. Reports suggest that Mohanlal will be portraying a double role, as shared by trade analyst Sreedhar Pillai in a tweet.

Furthermore, Pillai mentioned that 'Malaikottai Vaaliban' is slated for a Christmas release. This revelation has sparked speculation among the audience, with many wondering if Mohanlal will portray the roles of father and son. However, no official confirmation has been provided regarding this matter.

'Malaikottai Vaaliban' holds the distinction of being Lijo Jose Pellissery's most expensive film to date. The music for the film is composed by Prashant Pillai, while Madhu Neelakandan takes charge of cinematography. Ronex Xavier is responsible for costume design, and director Tinu Pappachan, a protégé of Lijo Jose Pellissery, serves as the Chief Associate Director.

Joining Mohanlal in this exciting venture is an impressive ensemble cast, including Hareesh Peradi, Manikandan R. Achari, Bengali actress Katha Nandi, Manoj Moses, Danish Seth, Sonali Kulkarni, and Rajeev Pillai. The names of other actors involved in the project have been kept under wraps, fueling speculation, while reports suggest that foreign stars were also part of this ambitious endeavour.