Actor Vishnu Vishal is busy promoting his upcoming film Aaryan, a thriller directed by Praveen K, featuring an ensemble cast including Shraddha Srinath, Maanasa Choudhary, and Selvaraghavan. The film, which is being dubbed in multiple languages, is slated to hit theatres on October 31.

An avid admirer of Malayalam cinema, the young actor, in a recent media interaction, listed some of his favourite recent Mollywood films, including RDX and Aavesham. He also revealed his admiration for actor-director Basil Joseph and his works.

However, in a moment now being widely celebrated by Mammootty fans online, Vishnu shared that Kannur Squad is also among his recent favourites. “I really got inspired by the Mammootty starrer. Some sequences of Aaryan are, in fact, inspired by Kannur Squad. The Malayalam film was shot exquisitely well,” the actor stated.

Released in 2023 and directed by Roby Varghese Raj, Kannur Squad was both a critical and commercial success. The film narrates the story of a team of police officers on a nationwide manhunt to track down the killers of a wealthy businessman, while one officer battles a bribery scandal. Inspired by real-life incidents, the film is noted for Mammootty’s powerful portrayal of ASI George Martin—one of his most acclaimed performances in recent years.

With Aaryan nearing release, expectations are high among fans anticipating a gripping, edge-of-the-seat thriller. (With inputs from Agencies)