L365: Mohanlal roped in as hero in actor-turned-director Austin Das Thomas’ cop comedy, ‘Grateful to be part of this exciting chapter’

Mohanlal shared on his social media account that he will be starring as the main character in his 365th film, temporarily named L365. What adds intrigue to this announcement is the news that Austin Das Thomas, known for Thallumaala, will make his directorial debut with this project.

L365: Thallumaala’s Austin Das Thomas to direct Mohanlal

Through an official statement, Mohanlal revealed that he will star in Austin Das Thomas’s debut directorial venture. This upcoming movie has been described as a humorous police action flick, with Mohanlal portraying a police officer character.

Mohanlal excitedly shared that his upcoming film will be directed by Austin Dan Thomas and written by Retheesh Ravi, produced under the banner of Ashiq Usman Productions. He expressed gratitude for being included in this thrilling new phase.

With the announcement, the superstar not only made it but also posted two images related to L365. One of these was a promotional photo, while the other featured the main team. It’s intriguing to note that Ashiq Usman, himself, financed the movie Thallumaala in 2022.

Here’s the official announcement for L365:

To clarify, Thallumaala is an action-comedy film in Malayalam, directed by Khalid Rahman. The plot revolves around the character Wazim, also known as Manavaalan Wazim, whose life has been a series of fights that shaped all his relationships.

While juggling brawls and tunes in his life, he’s got a faithful crew of pals by his side, facing off against another group too. In this flick, Austin Das Thomas portrayed the character Rajesh, one of those mates. The movie can be streamed on Netflix.

Mohanlal’s work front

In the coming days, Mohanlal will take on the main character in the movie titled Hridayapoorvam. This upcoming production, helmed by director Sathyan Anthikad, is a heartwarming comedy, featuring Malavika Mohanan and Sangeeth Pratap, who gained fame from Premalu, in significant roles.

As a lifestyle enthusiast, I’m excitedly anticipating the upcoming cinematic experience, Hridayapoorvam, which is slated to grace our movie theaters in celebration of Onam 2025. Further details are still unfolding, but the prospect of this film promises an unforgettable journey!

In the near future, there are rumors that Mohanlal is filming scenes for Rajinikanth’s sequel to “Jailer” in Chennai. This renowned actor will take on his character, Mathew, once more from the initial release.

Additionally, the esteemed actor is set to make appearances in minor roles for movies such as Bha Bha Ba and Mammootty’s starring film titled MMMN (Patriot).

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2025-07-08 16:22