Who is starring in Adoor Gopalakrishnan's next film?

Mammootty will be playing the lead role in Adoor Gopalakrishnan's upcoming film.

When did Mammootty and Adoor Gopalakrishnan last work together?

Mammootty and Adoor Gopalakrishnan last collaborated on the film 'Vidheyan' in 1994.

What is the rumored basis for Adoor Gopalakrishnan's new film with Mammootty?

Reports suggest the film may be based on Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai's novel Randidangazhi.

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Mammootty Reunites with Adoor Gopalakrishnan for New Film

1 Dec, 2025

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Summary

Mammootty to star in Adoor Gopalakrishnan's next film after 8 years.
The project will be produced under Mammootty's home banner.
This marks their fourth collaboration, following acclaimed works.

Mammootty Reunites with Adoor Gopalakrishnan for New Film

Filmmaker Adoor Gopalakrishnan has officially announced that Indian cinema star Mammootty will lead his next directorial venture. This highly anticipated reunion brings together two legendary figures in Malayalam cinema after an eight-year hiatus for Gopalakrishnan, whose last film was in 2016. Mammootty's home banner, Mammootty Kampany, will produce the film.

The collaboration marks the fourth time Mammootty will play the lead in a Gopalakrishnan film, a frequency the director notes he hasn't achieved with any other actor. Speculation suggests the film might be based on Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai's novel 'Randidangazhi,' which would see Gopalakrishnan adapting another classic literary work.

This project is significant for Mammootty, as it reunites him with Gopalakrishnan after nearly three decades, their last joint effort being 'Vidheyan' in 1994. Their previous collaborations, including 'Anantaram' and 'Mathilukal,' are considered masterpieces. Mammootty is currently engaged in several other film productions.