Fans on cloud nine hearing Mohanlal’s comments about Malaikottai Vaaliban: ‘We have created something…’

During Malaikottai Vaaliban's wrap-up party, actor Mohanlal heaped praise on director Lijo Jose Pellissery and thanked the cast and crew members of the film.

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Kochi | June 14, 2023 06:48 PM IST

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Mohanlal with director Lijo Jose Pellissery during the discussions of Malaikottai Vaaliban. (Image: John & Mary Creative)

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After the makers announced the conclusion of filming for Lijo Jose Pellissery’s Malaikottai Vaaliban, starring Mohanlal in the lead role, movie enthusiasts are now eagerly anticipating the arrival of the film. Cinephiles, who have been avidly monitoring and celebrating each update about the project, are now on cloud nine upon hearing superstar Mohanlal’s comments about Malaikottai Vaaliban during the film’s wrap-up party.

“We are still in the process of studying what Lijo is, and I am confident that this movie will be counted among the producers’ greatest works. I extend my gratitude to Lijo, Shibu, and everyone involved in the film. It was an unbelievable shoot. Despite our fears, I can say with certainty that we have done a great job,” Mohanlal said.

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“Although we cannot determine the film’s financial success, I am confident that we have created something the Indian screen has never seen before,” the superstar asserted.

Shibu Baby John’s John & Mary Creative, which is co-producing the movie, on Tuesday made the official announcement that the film’s shooting has been completed.

On the last day of filming, director Lijo Jose Pellissery addressed the movie’s cast and crew and said, “We have successfully completed the film’s shooting. We are all happy about it. We are thankful to the entire team. I sincerely hope that this film turns out to be a momentous one that we can all be proud of.”

Sharing the video featuring LJP’s speech, John & Mary Creative wrote on Instagram, “Thanks. Our first film venture, Malaikottai Vaaliban, has successfully completed its shoot. We would like to take this opportunity to express our heartfelt thanks to all the artistes and technicians who travelled with the film and worked round-the-clock from the first stage of the film to the moment of its pack up. The support given by the Malayali audiences and the media at every juncture of the film’s shooting has been huge. The enthusiasm and energy that this support provided our team is indescribable. Now begins Malaikottai Vaaliban’s journey to reach the theatres. We hope to receive your sincere love and cooperation in this journey as well.”

Penned by PS Rafeeque and bankrolled by Shibu Baby John for John & Mary Creative, along with Century Films, Maxlab Cinemas and Entertainments, and Amen Movie Monastery, Malaikottai Vaaliban is said to be a period drama.

While Madhu Neelakandan is handling the film’s cinematography, its songs are composed by Prashant Pillai, and Deepu S Joseph is in charge of editing. Ronex Xavier has created the costumes for the movie.

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The shooting of the highly ambitious film spanned 130 days, covering multiple locales in Rajasthan, Chennai, and Puducherry (Pondicherry). Malaikottai Vaaliban is Lijo Jose Pellissery’s biggest project to date.

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