Nivin Pauly is gearing up for the release of his next film, Pratichhaya, directed by Unnikrishnan B. Ahead of the release of the political thriller, the actor was seen interacting with several media outlets, where he reacted to the comparisons made by the audience between him and superstar Mohanlal.
Nivin Pauly reacts to comparisons between himself and Mohanlal
As quoted by India Today, Nivin Pauly Rejected any comparison between him and Mohanlal. The actor said, “Laletan is Laletan; he is unique. I follow my directors’ guidance and work comfortably. It takes me a few days on the set to understand the director’s vision, after which I mold my performance accordingly. Once that happens, I don’t stress much.”
More information about Prathichaya
ghosting This is the story of a brilliant tech entrepreneur turned strategist, who is also the son of the Chief Minister of Kerala. Following the death of her father, her life takes a dramatic turn as a result of a dangerous conspiracy hatched by a ruthless media tycoon.
As the opposition attempts to use the conspiracy to its advantage and destabilize the political scenario, the former Chief Minister’s son has taken up the responsibility of exposing the strategic game played by the conspirators to malign his father’s name. He leads the fight against his father using his intelligence and skills, protecting his legacy and honor.
Along with Nivin Pauly in the lead role, the film also stars Sharaf U Dheen, Balachandra Menon, Harishree Ashokan, Maniyanpila Raju, Ann Augustine, Sai Kumar, Nishant Sagar, Neethu Krishna, Sabita Anand and others in lead roles.
Directed by Unnikrishnan B, the film is produced by Gokulam Gopalan under the banner of Sri Gokulam Movies, along with RD Illumination LLP. The film’s music and background score is composed by Justin Varghese, while Chandru Selvaraj handles the cinematography, and Manoj serves as the editor.
Ahead of its release on March 26, 2026, the makers have also released a new teaser for the film.
Check it out here:
Mohanlal and Nivin Pauly’s workfront
Mohanlal Jeethu is set to be seen on the big screen in Drishyam 3 directed by Joseph. The film was initially scheduled to be released on April 2, 2026, but was later postponed to May 21, 2026, coinciding with Laleton’s birthday.
The actor is currently shooting for his next project, tentatively titled L366, directed by Tharun Murthy. Additionally, he is expected to play cameo roles in Jailer 2, Caliphate: Part 1, and others.
On the other hand, Nivin Pauly has several films lined up for release, including Bethlehem Kudumba Unit, Dear Students and Benz.
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