Adoor Gopalakrishnan is set to return to directing after a long hiatus. There is widespread talk in the film industry that he is set to start a new film after the 2016 release of the Dileep-Kavya Madhavan starrer ' Pinneyum .' More importantly, it is said that this new film will be a screen adaptation of Thakazhi Sivashankara Pillai 's famous novel ' Randidangazhi .'
Mammootty is likely to play the lead after meeting Adoor GopalakrishnanAs per Cinema Express, Mammootty is said to be playing the lead role in this film. The fact that Mammootty, who was in Thiruvananthapuram for a government function, met Adoor Gopalakrishnan in person to discuss and confirm the film has also created great expectations. If this comes to fruition, it will be their first collaboration since ‘Videyam,’ which was released in 1994.
Their acclaimed past films set high expectationsThe Mammootty-Adoor Gopalakrishnan partnership has always been one of the best-received in Malayalam cinema . Mammootty's films 'Anantaram' (1987) and 'Mathilukal' (1990) are still remembered by fans. Mammootty's performance as Vaikam Mohammed Basheer, especially in the film 'Madhilugal,' was hailed as one of the pinnacles of Indian cinema. The role also earned him a National Award . For many years, Adoor Gopalakrishnan had been sharing his desire on public platforms to “do another work with Mammootty.” There is growing curiosity among fans as to whether this new film will be its fulfillment.
Mammootty Kampany may bankroll the projectAccording to reports, it is also said that this new film is likely to be produced by Mammootty Kampany. Mammootty's own production company has placed emphasis on artistry and content in its recent films. But the company has not officially confirmed this information yet. However, the news that the Adoor-Mammootty alliance will be formed again is exciting Malayalam cinema fans.
Mammootty busy with multiple projectsMeanwhile, Mammootty is busy with his other projects. His upcoming film ' Kaalankaval ,' directed by Jithin K Jose, opposite Vinayakan, is set to release on November 27th. Also, directed by Mahesh Narayanan , the Mammootty-Mohanlal alliance is being formed again for the first time since ‘Kadal Kadannu Oru Maathukutty’ in 2013. The much-awaited reunion, titled ‘Patriot,’ has already created huge expectations among the fans of the duo.