Malayalam superstar Mohanlal announces seven-film slate
Malayalam film star Mohanlal has announced a slate of seven upcoming projects featuring collaborations with prominent directors. The actor continues to maintain a high-profile career in 2026, following the success of recent franchise sequels and new directorial partnerships.
Why it matters
Mohanlal remains a central figure in the Indian film industry, and his project slate significantly impacts the regional Malayalam cinema market and production schedules.
Veteran Malayalam actor Mohanlal on Wednesday (August 18, 2026) announced a list of directors for his upcoming projects on X (formerly Twitter). The superstar was last seen in ‘Thudakkam’, the acting debut of his daughter, Vismaya Mohanlal.
The actor has had an eventful 2026, with Drishyam 3 extending the franchise’s success and Patriot reuniting him with contemporary and close friend Mammootty. Mohanlal’s latest list features filmmakers such as Vishnu Mohan, Anoop Sathyan, Priyadarshan, Dileesh Pothan, Sathyan Anthikad, Jude Anthany Joseph, and Jeethu Joseph.
The Meppadiyan director, Vishnu Mohan, announced Mohanlal’s 367th project in January. The film, produced by Gokulam Gopalan under the banner of Sree Gokulam Productions, marks the director’s third film.
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