Mohanlal and Anoop Sathyan Kickstart Filming for L368
Superstar Mohanlal kicks off filming for his new project L368 with director Anoop Sathyan following a traditional puja ceremony in Kochi.
The excitement in the Malayalam film industry has reached a fever pitch as superstar Mohanlal officially begins filming for his latest project with director Anoop Sathyan. The collaboration, which has been highly anticipated since its announcement in August, officially commenced with a traditional puja ceremony held in Kochi this Friday.
A Traditional Start to a New Journey
The puja ceremony marked the formal beginning of the production for the movie, which currently carries the tentative title L368. The event was attended by the core cast and crew, alongside producer Binu George Alexander. Aashirvad Cinemas, the production house behind the project, shared heartwarming glimpses of the ceremony on their official Instagram handle, capturing the spiritual and celebratory mood of the team.
First Look Revealed
Immediately following the ceremony, the makers decided to treat fans to a special surprise by unveiling the first-look poster of the film. The image, which Mohanlal also shared on his own Instagram account, offers a glimpse into the movie's emotional core. The poster features the superstar alongside two child actors, all of them flashing the "I Love You" hand gesture, hinting at a story filled with warmth and affection.
A Long-Awaited Return for Anoop Sathyan
For director Anoop Sathyan, this project is particularly significant as it marks his return to the big screen after a hiatus of six years. The partnership between the veteran actor and the director was first teased in August when Mohanlal posted a photograph on X (formerly Twitter) featuring himself, Sathyan, and Binu George Alexander standing beside a traditional terracotta nilavilakku (clay lamp).
Production Details
The film is being produced by Binu George Alexander in association with Aashirvad Cinemas. While plot details remain under wraps, the project is scheduled to go on floors this November, moving from the ceremonial stage to active production.
Mohanlal continues to maintain a prolific pace in the industry; he was recently seen in Jailer 2, where he shared the screen with superstar Rajinikanth.