Priyadarshan’s 100th film starring Mohanlal will go on floors in December. exclusive
Priyadarshan has collaborated with actor Mohanlal for his 100th directorial film. We have learned that the story will explore the emotional beats of a father-son relationship.
Filmmaker Priyadarshan’s 100th film, starring Mohanlal, is all set to go on floors this year. After announcing the project earlier this March, filmmaker Priyadarshan is now preparing to begin shooting for the much-awaited film in late December. Several months later, fresh details about the story are now emerging.
According to sources close to the development, the yet-untitled film will explore a father-son relationship based in the world of music. Both characters are musicians, and the story follows their journey as creative differences and ego clashes take center stage.
“This is not just a project to celebrate Priyadarshan sir’s 100th film, but also a deeply personal story. The emotional graph between father and son is the heart of the film, and music plays an important role,” the source exclusively told India Today.
The film is expected to blend Priyadarshan’s signature storytelling style with a layered, character-driven narrative. Known for handling comedy and drama with equal ease, the director this time plans to tell a story that feels more personal, while also tapping into emotions that many will relate to.
The source said, “The conflict in the film is very real. It’s about pride, legacy and the need for recognition, themes that resonate across generations. But here, it becomes more layered as both father and son work in the same creative space.”
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“The music will not just serve as a backdrop but as a narrative device. Each composition will reflect the characters’ internal conflicts, their disagreements and their silences,” the source explained.
The Priyadarshan-Mohanlal collaboration has historically yielded many memorable films, making this reunion all the more significant.
The source concluded, “Priyadarshan is currently involved in the promotion of ghost banglaAfter which he will move on to another project. The film with Mohanlal is expected to go on floors by the end of December, as both the actor and director are currently committed to their respective schedules.
More details about the film will be revealed in the coming months.