Mammootty's Bilal In Trouble: What Is The Truth?

Mammootty, the megastar of Malayalam cinema is all set to play the celebrated character Bilal John Kurissinkal once again, in the upcoming movie Bilal. The project, which marks Mammootty's second collaboration with director-cinematographer Amal Neerad, is unarguably one of the most-awaited upcoming projects of Malayalam cinema right now.

Recently, it was rumoured that Bilal is now in trouble due to the clash between the production banners of the project and its prequel Big B. It was rumoured that the Mammootty starrer might not go on floors very soon, as Marakkar Films, the banner that produced Big B, has not given the permission for a sequel.

However, Shahul Hameed Marakkar the head of Marakkar Films has now refuted the rumours. The producer confirmed that Bilal will start rolling soon and the production banner is once again joining hands with Mammootty and Amal Neerad for the project. He also clarified that Goodwill Entertainments, the renowned banner is not producing the film.

The shooting of the Mammootty starrer was initially slated to begin by mid-March 2020. But the shoot is currently delayed due to the coronavirus scare in the country. Mamta Mohandas, the actress who essays a pivotal role in Bilal, is currently under precautionary quarantine, as she travelled from another country to India.

As per the reports, Bilal will be widely shot at the various locations of Kochi and Kolkata. The team is said to be planning to take a break after finishing the Kochi schedule. After a short break, the second schedule of the Mammootty project will begin in Kolkata, where the most crucial portion of the project will be shot.

Amal Neerad, the director himself handles the cinematography of the movie. Unni R, the renowned writer who penned the first part of Big B, has scripted the Bilal as well. Gopi Sundar composes the songs and background score for the project. An official announcement regarding the project is expected to be out soon.