Mohanlal and director Priyadarshan are all set to collaborate once again, marking the filmmaker’s 100th cinematic venture. The film is expected to go on floors in December 2026.
Are Mohanlal and Priyadarshan starting the shooting of a new film in December 2026?
According to a report by India Today, Priyadarshan Currently he is working on his upcoming film Bhoot Bangla. After completing the horror-comedy, the filmmaker will move on to this new project. Considering the busy schedules of both the actor and director, the duo is likely to begin shooting in December 2026.
Furthermore, the report mentions that this is not just a celebratory project marking Priyadarshan’s 100th film, but also a very personal story. It states that the emotional graph between father and son forms the center of the film, with music playing an important role.
The source further adds that the conflict in the film feels very real, as it deals with themes like pride, legacy and the need for recognition. It also states that the music will serve not only as a background but as a narrative device, with each composition reflecting the characters’ internal conflicts, disagreements, and silences.
First, Mohanlal Confirmed his collaboration with Priyadarshan himself. The upcoming venture is the filmmaker’s 100th project, and he reportedly wanted his first and 100th film to have the same lead actor.
Previously, Mohanlal and Priyadarshan teamed up for an epic historical drama, Marakkar: Arabikadalinte Simham (Marakkar: Lion of the Arabian Sea), releasing in 2021.
Mohanlal’s work front
Mohanlal will be next seen on the big screen scene 3Directed by Jeetu Joseph. The crime thriller is scheduled to release on May 21, 2026, coinciding with the actor’s 66th birthday. Initially the film was scheduled to release on April 2, 2026.
The actor is currently shooting for his next project, tentatively titled L366, directed by Tharun Murthy, starring Mira Jasmine in the co-lead role. The film is expected to release during the Puja holidays this year.
Apart from this, the superstar has L367 with Vishnu Mohan and will play a cameo in Jailer 2, Caliphate: Part 1 starring Prithviraj Sukumaran and his daughter Vismaya Mohanlal’s debut film Thudakkam.
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