A major collaboration is taking shape in Malayalam cinema as Mammootty comes on board a new project produced by Cubes Entertainments, headed by producer Shareef Muhammed. The latest update from the film is the addition of director Khalid Rahman, marking a creative reunion that has already sparked strong interest across the industry.
The announcement was made through an official social media post. The video reveal stitched together striking stills from Mammootty’s past characters while also nodding to Cubes Entertainments’ earlier productions. Captioned with a dramatic call that hinted at scale and spectacle, the post positioned the film as a landmark project both for the banner and for the actor. The timing of the announcement is notable, coming just a day after the first anniversary of Marco, the violent action drama that established Cubes Entertainments as a bold new production house.
A Creative Reunion With Proven Collaborators
This new film reunites Mammootty and Khalid Rahman after their acclaimed collaboration on Unda, a grounded police drama that stood out for its realism and political undertones. Khalid Rahman, who later gained wider popularity with Thallumaala and Alappuzha Gymkhana, is now set to direct Mammootty in a very different space. While Unda leaned on restraint and texture, the new project is being pitched as a full-scale mass entertainer.
The screenplay brings together multiple writing voices. Niyog, known for Tiki Taka, is on board alongside the writing duo Suhas and Sharaf U Dheen. For Mammootty, this also marks a reunion with Suhas and Sharaf after Puzhu, a psychological drama that showcased the actor in a deeply unsettling role. The convergence of these collaborators suggests a project that aims to blend star power with strong writing sensibilities.
A Tribute Project With Scale and Ambition
According to the makers, the film is being mounted as a tribute to Mammootty and is envisioned as a big budget mass entertainer. While the plot details and full cast remain under wraps, the team has confirmed that the film will feature major stars from Malayalam cinema and beyond, along with reputed technicians from across industries. Production is scheduled to begin next year, with further announcements expected in the coming months.
This project marks the third venture for Cubes Entertainments. The banner is also backing Kattalan, which stars Antony Varghese and is currently in production. With Marco and Kattalan already positioning the company as a force inclined toward scale and intensity, the Mammootty film appears set to expand that vision further.
For Mammootty, the collaboration continues a phase in his career defined by experimentation and carefully chosen partnerships. From intimate character studies to genre driven spectacles, his recent filmography reflects an actor unafraid to shift gears. Working once again with Khalid Rahman adds another layer of curiosity, especially given the director’s ability to move between grounded realism and high energy storytelling.
While specifics remain scarce, the announcement alone has generated considerable buzz. A legendary star, a director with a distinct voice, and a production house eager to think big is a combination that rarely goes unnoticed. As Malayalam cinema continues to balance content driven narratives with star led spectacles, this project promises to sit firmly at the intersection of both.
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