Director Priyadarshan has dropped a huge confirmation that has fans buzzing: Malayalam cinema’s legendary superstar, Mohanlal, will be making a special cameo appearance in the film Haiwaan.This adds another layer of star power to a project that already features the much-awaited reunion of Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan.
While he kept details about the role under wraps, he explained his filmmaking philosophy. “If you’re asking me about Haiwaan, Mohanlal is there in that film. However, what character he plays, I don’t want to say right now,” the director shared. Mohanlal’s cameo is the cherry on top, making the film a true multi-starrer. While Akshay Kumar was last seen in projects like Jolly LLB 3, Saif Ali Khan’s recent work includes Jewel Thief. Mohanlal’s latest film was Hridayapoorvam. Mohanlal reported for Drishyam 3 directed by Jeethu Joseph.
Priyadarshan and Mohanlal’s association is one of the most celebrated partnerships in Malayalam cinema. Their collaborations from the 1980s and 1990s include several defining blockbusters such as Chithram, Vandanam, Kilukkam, Thenmavin Kombath and Chandralekha. The filmmaker was also assistant director on Thiranottam, the unreleased 1978 film that marked Mohanlal’s first appearance on screen. Over the decades, the duo went on to work together in more than 40 films, most recently the 2021 period drama Marakkar: Lion of the Arabian Sea. Priyadarshan had earlier shared that his milestone 100th directorial will once again bring him and Mohanlal together.
Rajasekhar, known for starring in several remakes, is reportedly remaking the Tamil hit Lubber Pandhu in Telugu. The story revolves around rural cricket, with Rajasekhar taking on the role originally played by Dinesh. Supporting roles are being assigned to 35 movie fame Vishwadev Rachakonda, who will reportedly reprise Harish Kalyan’s part from the original. Interestingly, Rajasekhar’s own daughter is set to play the heroine in this
