Mammootty and Thallumala director Khalid Rehman previously worked together in the film Unda (2019). After seven years, the pair has announced their reunion with a gangster action film titled Mattancherry Mafia.
Mammootty will be the next star in Mattancherry Mafia
The makers of Mattancherry Mafia announced the film with a new title poster on social media. Along with Mammootty, the film will also feature Premalu fame Naslane and Kishkindha Kaandam Asif Ali As co-lead.
Sharing the update, the team wrote, “The beginning of something truly special. Presenting the title poster of Mattancherry Mafia. Directed by Khalid Rahman. Starring: Mammootty, Asif Ali, breed“
Here is the poster:
Co-produced and directed by Khalid Rehman, the film is written by Niyog Krishna, Sharafu-Suhas and Thasariq Abdul Salam. Jimshi Khalid will once again handle the cinematography.
Rex Vijayan has been selected as the composer for the songs, while Sushin Shyam will handle the background score. Additionally, Naufal Abdullah will serve as editor, and Thallumala costume designer Mashar Hamsa is responsible for the costumes.
Mammootty’s work front
Mammootty She is set to be seen in the lead role in Patriot directed by Mahesh Narayanan. The upcoming spy action drama is said to revolve around a controversial intelligence mission.
With Mohanlal in the lead role, the film marks the reunion of these stalwarts of Malayalam cinema after a decade. Apart from the two superstars, the film also stars Kunchacko Boban, Fahadh Faasil, Nayanthara, Rajeev Menon, Revathi and others in lead roles. The film is scheduled to release on the big screen on April 23, 2026. However, it has reportedly been blacklisted by the Kerala Film Exhibitors Association due to commercial complications.
Looking ahead, Mamukka has recently completed the shooting of Adoor Gopalakrishnan’s Padayatra. The upcoming film also stars Grace Antony and Indrans in important roles. Also, he is set to collaborate with Thalaivar Thambi Thalaimayil fame Nitish Sahdev.
Additionally, the veteran star is also a part of Dhanush’s upcoming spy action film, tentatively titled D55. The film, directed by Rajkumar Periyasamy, also stars Sreeleela and Sai Pallavi in the co-lead roles.
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