Mohanlal in Talks for Ashiq Usman Productions’ Next Film

Ashiq Usman, renowned for delivering several Malayalam hits under his banner—like Kali, Varnyathil Aashanka, Anjaam Pathiraa, and Thallumaala—is reportedly prepping a new project that could feature megastar Mohanlal in the lead. Sources reveal that Ashiq Usman recently met with Mohanlal to discuss the film’s storyline, marking what may be a high-profile collaboration under the Ashiq Usman Productions banner

Initial talks are said to have concluded successfully, and the project is expected to roll out sometime next year. This development follows Ashiq Usman’s recent slate of productions, including the 2025 release Bromance, the 2024 films Adios Amigo, and earlier notable films like Ayalvaashi and Thallumaala.

Ashiq Usman’s next production ventures will be “Torpedo,” directed by Tharun Moorthy and Sangeeth Prathap- Mamitha Baiju-starrer rom-com. While official confirmation about his Mohanlal project is awaited, industry insiders suggest that all signs point to this collaboration in the coming year. With Ashiq Usman’s track record of back-to-back hits and Mohanlal’s star power, the film is already generating significant buzz among Malayalam film fans and trade analysts alike.