The anthology series written by MT Vasudevan Nair will be premiered on ZEE5 on 15 August.
Published Aug 13, 2024 | 5:58 PM ⚊ Updated Aug 13, 2024 | 5:59 PM
Pre-release trailer for 'Manorathangal' hints at something big in the offing. (Facebook)
Ahead of its online premiere on 15 August, the makers of the upcoming anthology series, Manorathangal (Mindscapes), have unveiled a pre-release trailer.
The star-studded pre-release trailer was launched on YouTube with the caption: “Get ready for the biggest anthology series ever, showcasing the timeless stories of the legendary MT Vasudevan Nair.”
The makers added, “Featuring stellar performances from cinema icons Kamal Haasan, Mammootty, Fahadh Faasil, and Mohanlal, this series brings together the best of Malayalam cinema. Embark on this unforgettable journey through the masterful narratives of one of India’s greatest storytellers!”
The Manorathangal pre-release trailer has glimpses from each of the shorts based on MT Vasudevan Nair’s nine stories, which are part of the series.
Earlier, at an event held in Kochi in July, the makers launched the official trailer for the anthology series. The trailer launch was organised on the occasion of the 91st birthday of Jnanpith award winner Vasudevan Nair, who wrote the script for the web show.
Tamil superstar Kamal Hassan presented the anthology series. The trailer features him saying, “MT Vasudevan Nair is the definition of modernity in Malayalam literature.”
Mammootty said Manorathangal would be a different project as anthologies are rarely made in Malayalam. He also stated that the anthology series would be a remarkable venture.
At the trailer launch, the showrunner of the series, filmmaker Priyadarshan disclosed that he always wanted to do a film written by Vasudevan Nair and expressed his happiness for the chance to helm two anthologies written by MT.
Manorathangal was produced by Vikram Mehra, Siddharth Anand Kumar, Rohandeep Singh, Rajesh Kejriwal, and Jay Pandya.
The anthology series has nine stories: Olavum Theeravum directed by Priyadarshan, Kadugannawa Oru Yathra directed by Ranjith, Kazhcha by Shyamaprasad, Shilalikhatam by Priyadarshan, Vilpana by MT’s daughter Aswathy V Nair, Sherlock by Mahesh Narayanan, Swargam Thurakkunna Samayam by Jayaraj Nair, Abhyam Theedi Veendum by Santosh Sivan, and Kadalkkattu by Rathish Ambat.
The cast includes Mohanlal, Mammootty, Fahadh Faasil, Parvathy Thiruvothu, Harish Uthaman, Biju Menon, Shanthi Krishna, Joy Mathew, Madhoo, Asif Ali, Nadiya Moidu, Kailash, Indrans, Mamukkoya, Nedumudi Venu, Vineeth, Renji Panicker, Surabhi Lakshmi, Siddique, Ishit Yamini, Nazeer Samkranthi, Indrajith Sukumaran, Narain, and Aparna Balamurali.
Manorathangal will be premiered on ZEE5 on 15 August. The Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Hindi dubbed versions will also be available.
Earlier, the web series was meant to be streamed on Netflix. However, creative differences cropped up between the makers of the show and the OTT giant. Recently, ZEE5 announced that it acquired the digital streaming rights for Manorathangal.
(Edited by Y Krishna Jyothi)
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