Soori plays a die-hard Mammootty fan in Velan

Tamil Bigg Boss-fame Mugen Rao is playing the lead in a new film titled ‘Velan’. Directed by Kavin Moorthy, the film is a commercial entertainer centred around a Tamil family and a Malayali. Soori plays a major role in the film. He will be seen as die-hard fan of Malayalam superstar Mammootty. Interestingly, even his character in the film is named as’ Mammookka’ Dineshan. His character poster got released online today.

‘Velan’ has Meenakshi Govindharaj as the female lead. The story is about the 50-year spite between the protagonist Mugen’s family and the antagonist. Hareesh Peradi, who has done notable roles in Tamil films like ‘Vikram Vedha’ and ‘Bigil’, is essaying the latter’s role. Joe Malloori, Billy Murali, Thambi Ramaiah, Lollu Sabha Swaminathan, TM Karthik, Prankster Rahul, and Brigida Saga are also part of the supporting cast.

‘Velan’ has music by Gopi Sundar, editing by Sarath and cinematography by Gopi Jagadeeswaran. It is being produced by Kalaimagan of Skyman Films International.