Malayalam superstar Mohanlal has announced that Ghetto Kids, the celebrated Ugandan dance group, will appear alongside him in the upcoming action thriller 'Operation Ganga', directed by National Award-winning filmmaker Vishnu Mohan. The announcement was made on 21 October 2026 via Mohanlal's social media handles, accompanied by a video featuring the actor with members of the group.

Mohanlal's Personal Connection with Ghetto Kids

In a video shared on social media, Mohanlal spoke warmly of first encountering the group at the FIFA World Cup Finale in the US, where the Ghetto Kids performed alongside global pop icon Shakira. 'Their energy and talent left a lasting impression on me,' the actor said, 'and now, I am so happy to have them join me in my next film 'Operation Ganga', directed by Vishnu Mohan and produced by Gokulam Gopalan.'

In his post, Mohanlal wrote: 'Delighted to have the incredibly talented @ghettokidstfug join me in my upcoming film, 'Operation Ganga', directed by Vishnu Mohan and produced by Shri Gokulam Gopalan under the banner of Sree Gokulam Movies. #OperationGanga #Ghettokids.' The addition of an internationally recognised performance group underscores the film's ambition as a pan-Indian, globally conscious production.

What 'Operation Ganga' Is About

'Operation Ganga', carrying the tagline 'A Nation's Promise', is based on India's real-life evacuation mission of the same name — a large-scale effort to bring back Indian citizens, including thousands of students, stranded in Ukraine following the outbreak of the Russia-Ukraine war. The project was previously referred to by the working title L367 before receiving its official name. Notably, the story draws on one of India's most logistically complex and emotionally resonant cross-border rescue operations in recent memory.

Georgia Schedule Wrapped; Cast and Crew

Just days before the Ghetto Kids announcement, actress Bhagyashrii Borse, who plays the female lead, confirmed via her Instagram stories that the film's shooting schedule in Georgia had concluded. 'Schedule wrap! With my cutest boys!' she wrote, sharing pictures with the unit. In an earlier post, Borse expressed her gratitude to her co-star: 'Dearest @mohanlal sir, To be your co-actor feels like a blessing. Every day of shoot, I get to see cinema through your eyes and learn from you.. you are truly gifted sir.'

Beyond Mohanlal and Borse, the film features Bollywood star Arjun Rampal and actors Parthiban and Adil Hussain in pivotal roles. The project is produced by Gokulam Gopalan under the banner of Sree Gokulam Movies, with Baiju Gopalan and V. C. Praveen as co-producers and Krishnamoorthy as executive producer.

A Powerhouse Technical Team

The film boasts a formidable technical crew assembled from some of Indian cinema's biggest recent productions. Cinematography is handled by Miroslaw Kuba Brozek, who shot both 'Pushpa 1' and 'Pushpa 2'. Production design is by Rajeevan, known for his work on 'GOAT', 'Meiyazhagan', 'Amaran', and 'Kathanar'. Action choreography is by Sea Young Oh of 'Dhurandhar' and 'Kill' fame, while music is composed by Shashwat Sachdev, fresh off the pan-Indian success of 'Dhurandhar'.

The editing is by Shameer Mohammed, and sound design is by Bishwadeep Chatterjee, whose credits include 'Uri', '3 Idiots', 'Dhurandhar', and 'Padmaavat'. VFX is overseen by K. V. Sanjit, costume design by 'Lokah' Costume Director Melvy J, and makeup by Ronex Xavier. With production now spanning multiple international locations and a globally recognisable cast addition, 'Operation Ganga' is shaping up as one of Malayalam cinema's most ambitious crossover ventures.