'Mela': Mammootty and team bring fireworks

'Mela'_ Mammootty and team bring a fireworks-filled Diwali surprise; makers unveil new poster.

Superstar Mammootty chose the occasion of Diwali to give fans a glimpse of his upcoming Malayalam film 'Mela'. The actor unveiled a new poster featuring himself and several members of the film's team.

Set against the backdrop of a fireworks shop, the artwork captures a festive atmosphere with colourful crackers, decorative boxes and a group photograph.The poster shows Mammootty seated in a chair at the center of the composition. Dressed in black, he is surrounded by members of the team, who have also opted for similar outfits. Several people are seen holding different varieties of fireworks. Two young girls wearing red sunglasses stand near the actor.

Shelves filled with colourful firecracker packages cover the background.

Mammootty unveils 'Mela' poster on Diwali

The artwork carries the greeting 'Happy Diwali' across its upper portion, while the movie's title, 'Mela', dominates the lower-right section. The setting resembles a traditional fireworks store, with shelves packed with crackers and festive merchandise. The group appears ready for the celebrations, with several members holding fireworks in their hands.

Mammootty shared the artwork on Twitter along with a short festive greeting. He wrote, "Happy Diwali ."One user commented, "Ayyaa...Karuppareee!!!" Another wrote, "Happy Diwali Sundar." A third response read, "Mela DIWALI." One more fan expressed excitement with the comment, "Peak incoming." 'Mela' is directed by Nithish Sahadev.

Mohanlal shares a Diwali greeting

Meanwhile, Malayalam superstar Mohanlal also joined the festive celebrations on social media.

He shared a simple greeting with his followers on Twitter, writing, "Happy Diwali ." Unlike Mammootty's post, which featured a film-related reveal, Mohanlal's message focused entirely on the festival. The actor is preparing for his next appearance in 'Athimanoharam', directed by Tharun Moorthy.

Mammootty's upcoming film with Dhanush

Apart from 'Mela', Mammootty is also set to appear alongside Tamil actor Dhanush in 'OM: Chapter 1: Udhiram – The Blood Wood'. The project brings together two prominent performers from Indian cinema. It is directed by Rajkumar Periasamy, who previously helmed the Tamil film 'Amaran'.The upcoming project is an action drama and is scheduled for a theatrical release on November 20, 2026.