Mammootty’s 'Mela' completes 67 days of filming

Mammootty’s 'Mela' completes 67 days of filming; Nithish Sahadev’s next Malayalam film promises.

Mammootty’s upcoming Malayalam film 'Mela' is touted as a mass entertainer that combines action, comedy and larger-than-life moments. According to the latest reports, the makers are targeting a theatrical release in 2027.

'Mela' completes 67 days of shooting

Reports from Asianet News says that the team behind 'Mela' has crossed 67 days of filming as work on the Mammootty-starrer progresses. The film is directed by 'TTT', and 'Falimy' fame Nithish Sahadev. The director has also written the screenplay for 'Mela' alongside Anuraj O. B. Cinematographer Jimshi Khalid is working on 'Mela', which is being mounted on a grand scale. Overall, the expectations are quite high as Mammootty and the 'Falimy' director are teaming up for the first time.

Mammootty and Dhanush join forces for 'OM: Chapter 1'

Alongside 'Mela', Mammootty will appear with Dhanush in 'OM: Chapter 1: Udhiram – The Blood Wood'. Directed by Rajkumar Periasamy, who helmed 'Amaran', the film is an action drama scheduled for a November 20, 2026, theatrical release.The project features Dhanush in the lead, with Mammootty, Sai Pallavi, Sreeleela and Naseeruddin Shah in pivotal roles. Sai Abhyankkar has composed the songs and background score.

The film is also planned as the first installment of a two-part franchise.

'OM: Chapter 1' gets a November release date

The film was initially expected to release in October, but its schedule was subsequently changed. Dhanush, who is also associated with the project as a producer, confirmed the postponement. The decision was reportedly made to avoid a box-office clash with 'Jailer 2' and Suriya’s 'Scene', which is scheduled to release on November 6, 2026.On the other hand, Mammootty also has the most awaited upcoming drama film 'Padayatra' which is directed by Adoor Gopalakrishnan.