Chennai, Jan 22 (NationPress) Renowned Malayalam film director Tharun Moorthy has recently shared an exciting update regarding his collaboration with Mohanlal, following the massive success of their previous film 'Thudaram'. In a post on his X timeline, Tharun Moorthy shared a photo with his assembled team for the new project, captioning it, "Strong squad, smart plan, unstoppable mindset. #L366 @Mohanlal."

Last December, the talented director, whose film 'Thudarum' became a blockbuster, confirmed their reunion for another cinematic venture. Tharun Moorthy had expressed, "When a storyteller and a legend meet again, a universe stirs. After 'Thudarum', I and @Mohanlal embark on another voyage, supported by the vision of Ashiq Usman Productions. Rolling Soon..."

Recently, he provided an update indicating that the project's team is finalized, and he has devised a strategic plan for the film. The announcement has ignited tremendous enthusiasm among fans, who are now speculating whether the upcoming film might be a sequel to one of Tharun Moorthy's earlier works.

Last Onam, Tharun shared that he was in the process of crafting a sequel to an earlier project, stating, "Happy Onam. This Onam is truly special for me. As an artist, as a filmmaker, and as a human being, I'm cherishing every moment of artistic ecstasy. We're in serious discussions about a sequel to one of my projects. This is not official yet—but in some ways, it already feels official."

The director reminisced about how his journey began during an Onam season, noting, "It was during an Onam season, when I was completely blank, that a door first opened before me. And this Onam, I couldn't let that signal fade away. Yes, I've started writing again - this time, the second part of one of my films. I'll share more official updates soon. Be with us. As always."

Now, with Tharun Moorthy's announcement of collaborating with Mohanlal, fans are curious if this film is a sequel to the blockbuster 'Thudarum'.

For those who may not know, 'Thudarum' was a crime action drama featuring Mohanlal and Shobana in lead roles. Directed by Tharun Moorthy, the film generated significant excitement among audiences for various reasons.

Firstly, it marked the return of actress Shobana opposite Mohanlal after nearly 19 years, making their pairing one of the most cherished in Malayalam cinema. Their notable collaborations include classics like 'Manichithrathazhu', 'Thenmavi Kombathu', and 'Mambazhakkalam'.

Secondly, this film was Mohanlal's 360th film and his 56th collaboration with Shobana.

'Thudarum' shattered box office records upon its release last year, grossing an astounding Rs 100 crore in Kerala alone.

Mohanlal celebrated the film's success on his social media, posting, "A new chapter in Kerala box office history. A 100 crore Kerala gross." He added, "#Thudarum storms into the record books with its first 100 crore mark exclusively at the Kerala box office! A milestone that we created together! Thank you, Kerala."

Deeply moved by the film's success, Mohanlal expressed his heartfelt gratitude to the audience, stating, "I’m deeply moved and truly humbled by the love and heartfelt response for #Thudarum. Each message and every word of appreciation has touched me in ways I can’t fully express."

He continued, "Thank you for opening your hearts to this story, for seeing its soul, and for embracing it with such grace. This gratitude is not mine alone. It belongs to everyone who walked this journey with me, giving their love, effort, and spirit to every frame."

In conclusion, Mohanlal acknowledged the collective effort behind 'Thudarum', stating, "To see it resonate so deeply is more than a reward. It is a true blessing. With all my heart, thank you. with love and gratitude always."