Mohanlal as Mathew Manjooran in Villain

Mohanlal is currently shooting for B Unnikrishnan’s upcoming movie Villain. First schedule was completed recently in Trivandrum and the team will be soon moving to Ernakulam for the next. Mohanlal is playing the role of an ex-cop and he is seen sporting a salt and pepper bearded look for the movie.

Latest we hear is that his character in the movie is named as Mathew Manjooran. The actor had shed a few kilos before the commencement of shoot as his character in the movie demanded a trimmer look. Mohanlal looks much leaner now and the grey beard suits him well.

Villain also boasts of a star studded cast in Manju Warrier, Tamil actor Vishal, Telugu actor Srikanth, Hansika Motwani and Raashi Khanna. Manju Warrier will be seen as Mohanlal’s wife while Raashi Khanna is playing a cop in the movie.

Villain will be a stylish crime thriller. It is said to be the first Malayalam movie to be shot completely in 8K resolution. Manoj Paramahamsa known for his works in movies like Nanban and Vinnai Thandi Varuvaya, is the DOP. He is using the Helium 8K camera in the Weapon series of the RED Digital Cinema Camera Company.

The movie will have much significance to special effects also. An international company from Poland have been roped in to handle the same.

Peter Hein has been roped in to choreograph the stunts along with Stunt Silva. Music for the movie composed by Oppam fame 4 Musics.

Rockline Venkatesh who has produced movies like Lingaa and Bhajrangi Bhaijaan, is funding this big budget movie.