Mohanlal Announces New Film With Jude Anthany Joseph After Thudakkam

Malayalam superstar Mohanlal has officially announced his next collaboration with filmmaker Jude Anthany Joseph, setting the stage for another exciting project from one of Indian cinema’s most celebrated actors. The announcement was made on Sunday, with Mohanlal sharing a picture with Jude Anthany Joseph on his X handle and confirming that their new film is scheduled to release next year. While details about the project are being kept under wraps, the reunion has already created curiosity among Malayalam cinema fans.

The upcoming film marks another professional association between Mohanlal and Jude Anthany Joseph following their recently released movie Thudakkam. The film is particularly significant for the actor as it features his daughter Vismaya Mohanlal in the lead role. Released in theatres on August 7, Thudakkam also features Dinesh Prabhakar, Jaffer Idukki, Kottayam Ramesh, Jibin Gopinath, Sivadas Kannur, Jeys Jose, Jayakurup, Ashwini Vijayan and T G Ravi in important roles.

Thudakkam brought together an interesting creative team, with the screenplay credited to Lineesh Nellickal, Akhil Krishna and Jude Anthany Joseph. Jakes Bejoy composed the music, while Akhil George and Jomon T John handled cinematography. Dr Emil Vincent and Dr Aneesha Antony served as executive producers. With the new Mohanlal and Jude Anthany Joseph project now confirmed, audiences will be keen to see what the filmmaker and superstar have planned for their next outing.

For Mohanlal, the announcement comes after a busy year that also saw him return as Georgekutty in Drishyam 3. Directed and written by Jeethu Joseph, the film marked the third and final chapter of the hugely popular Drishyam franchise. Released globally on May 21, 2026, the Malayalam crime thriller received a strong response from audiences and continued the story of Georgekutty and his family, who once again find themselves caught in a tense situation involving the disappearance of a senior police officer’s son.

The Drishyam franchise has become one of the biggest success stories in Indian cinema, beginning with the original film in 2013 and continuing with Drishyam 2 in 2021. Mohanlal’s portrayal of Georgekutty became one of his most celebrated performances, while the franchise’s tightly woven storytelling and unexpected twists helped it find audiences far beyond Kerala. The success of the Malayalam films also led to remakes in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu, further expanding the reach of the story.

Now, with Jude Anthany Joseph returning to collaborate with Mohanlal, expectations are naturally high. Jude is known for bringing emotionally charged storytelling and strong dramatic elements to his films, while Mohanlal’s ability to move effortlessly between intense drama, action and family-oriented stories gives the collaboration plenty of potential. The fact that the makers have already locked a release window for next year adds another layer of anticipation.

For Malayalam cinema followers, the new project also represents a continuation of Mohanlal’s exciting phase of experimentation and collaboration with filmmakers from different creative backgrounds. After the emotional world of Thudakkam and the suspense-driven universe of Drishyam 3, his next association with Jude Anthany Joseph could offer yet another distinct chapter in his remarkable career. More details about the film, including its title, genre, cast and production team, are expected to be revealed in the coming months.

With Mohanlal at the centre and Jude Anthany Joseph behind the camera, the newly announced project already has the ingredients to become one of the most anticipated Malayalam films of next year. For now, the announcement photograph may be the only glimpse fans have, but the reunion itself is enough to spark plenty of excitement among moviegoers waiting to see what this actor-director combination delivers next.