We’ve created something that Indian cinema has never seen before: Mohanlal on ‘Malaikottai Vaaliban’

Entertainment By Arjun Ramachandran 14/06/2023 Read the article

Malayalam movie lovers are eagerly waiting for Mohanal-Lijo Jose Pellissery’s upcoming movie Malaikottai Vaaliban. PS Rafeeque is the writer and Madhu Neelakandan is the cinematographer.

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Malaikottai Valiban is jointly produced by John & Mary Creative (owned by politician Shibu Baby John), Century Films, and Maxlab.

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In a video posted by John & Mary Creative Lijo Jose Pellissery said: “We have successfully completed the shooting of the movie and we are happy about it.”

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The production company also thanked the support given by the Malayali audiences and the media at every point of the film’s shooting.

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“Now begins Malaikottai Vaaliban’s journey to reach the theatres. During this journey, we hope to receive your sincere love and cooperation”, it said.

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Actor Mohanlal said: “We have created something that Indian cinema has never seen before. We have completed the movie despite facing several difficulties, including climatic changes.”

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The first look poster of Malaikottai Valiban features Mohanlal in a fiery look — pulling on battling ropes while spotting an iron kada around his neck.

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Malaikottai Valiban stars Sonalee Kulkarni, Hareesh Peradi, Manikandan Achari, and Danish Sait in key roles alongside Mohanlal.

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