Malayalam superstar Mammootty just turned 74, and on the occasion of his birthday, actress Malavika Mohanan remembered the beginning of her acting journey with the Dulquer Salmaan-starrer 'Pattam Pole' twelve years ago.
Malavika, whose latest film 'Hridayapoorvam', co-starring Mohanlal, is running successfully in theatres, posted a note on her Instagram handle, along with a picture of her and Mammootty, reminiscing about her first meeting with the 'Bramayugam' actor.
"This was my first ever “audition” in my life. The magnitude of it never hit me back when it was happening, but who gets their first one taken by a legendary actor? Crazy right?They were casting for ‘Pattam Pole’ at the time with Dulquer and Mammukka spotted me at a set I was visiting and recommended me for the film and that’s how I landed my first role ever," she wrote, adding that she "can’t help but think of where it all started and the man who was responsible for me foraying into this world which I wasn’t really planning on otherwise."
Meanwhile, Mammootty thanked fans, well-wishers and the "Almighty" for bringing him back to good health after undergoing treatment for an ailment that caused much concern.
Mammootty's recovery was confirmed by his longtime associate, make-up man, and producing partner George, and his friend and producer Anto Joseph.
On the work front, Mammootty is expected to resume filming of the remaining portions of the Mahesh Narayanan film, reportedly titled Patriot, in September. The film, which also has Mohanlal in a prominent role alongside Fahadh Faasil, Kunchacko Boban, Nayanthara and others, has so far completed 60% of its portions. It is bankrolled jointly by MammoottyKampany and Anto Joseph Film Company.
Filming began in Sri Lanka in November last year, followed by schedules in Azerbaijan and the United Arab Emirates. Other locations reportedly include London, Thailand, Visakhapatnam, Hyderabad, Delhi, and Kochi.
The film billed as a thriller is editor-turned-director Mahesh Narayanan's biggest venture yet. He is known for the films Take Off, CU Soon, Malik, and Ariyippu. He also debuted as a cinematographer with the Fahadh-starrer Malayankunju, for which he wrote the script.
Mammootty, who was last seen in Bazooka, is looking forward to the most-awaited Kalamkaval, in which he is playing a lead role, of a negative shade, opposite Vinayakan, who plays the other main lead. It is helmed by debutant Jithin K Jose.
A teaser of 'Kalamkaval' was recently played alongside 'Lokah: Chapter 1 - Chandra' and simultaneously released online. The footage, which gives us a glimpse of the character played by Vinayakan and Azees Nedumangad, comes with much promise, most notably the chilling psychopath played by Mammootty. After 'Bramayugam', all eyes are on this film which is expected to mark another milestone in his career.