Mohanlal, Mammootty devote long schedules to upcoming film; de-aging tech to be used: Report

The buzz surrounding the upcoming collaboration between Mammootty and Mohanlal has reached new heights. While an official announcement of the film is still pending, speculation is rife about the project, with details about the actors' involvement and the storyline circulating among fans and industry insiders.

The film is set to be directed by Mahesh Narayanan. According to reports, Mammootty has committed 100 days to the project, while Mohanlal is slated for about 30 days. As for Kunchacko Boban, his involvement in the film is still unclear, with reports suggesting that his date line has not been finalized yet, says a Friday Matinee report.

Speaking in an interview with a YouTube channel, Boban recently shared that discussions are ongoing, and he is excited about the scope of the project. "It is not finalized yet. There will be changes. I hope an announcement will be made soon," he said. Boban also described the film as "very exciting" and "unique," further adding that the movie is "unlike anything Malayalam cinema has ever seen."

Interestingly, Kunchacko Boban was also part of the 1998 film Harikrishnans, which featured both Mammootty and Mohanlal in pivotal roles, adding a layer of nostalgia to the upcoming film’s reunion.

Reports also indicate that the makers are planning to use de-ageing technology in the film to depict flashbacks, a first for Malayalam cinema if it comes to fruition. The technology would be used in scenes featuring both Mammootty and Mohanlal together, allowing the audience to see them in younger avatars.

As the excitement builds, it's worth noting that this film marks the first collaboration between Mohanlal and Mammootty in 16 years. The last time the two stars appeared together as co-leads was in the 2008 blockbuster Twenty:20. Though Mohanlal made a cameo in Mammootty's Kadal Kadannu Oru Maathukutty eleven years ago, their reunion in this new project has left fans eagerly anticipating the dynamic chemistry between the two legends on screen once again.

The shooting of the film is expected to begin in December, and fans are hopeful for an official announcement in the coming weeks.