'Mohanlal Is The Most Important Element In Malaikottai Vaaliban': Lijo Jose Pellissery

Mohanlal-starrer Malaikottai Vaaliban is all set to release in theaters worldwide on January 25. This movie will mark the first collaboration between the Jallikattu fame director Lijo Jose Pellissery and superstar Mohanlal. The makers recently released the trailer of the film. This period drama film is set during the rule of the Britishers. Apart from Mohanlal, actors Danish Sait, Sonali Kulkarni and Hareesh Peradi are also playing prominent roles in the movie. As the release date is coming near, the makers have started the promotion of the film. During a media interaction, Lijo Jose’s comment over the selection of Mohanlal for the film went viral.

Lijo Jose is widely known for his content-driven movies. Now, the selection of a superstar in his upcoming movie has raised doubts among film enthusiasts about his approach to films. While replying to the question of whether he has changed to the point of needing more star value for content-driven films, Lijo Jose spoke about the importance of Mohanlal in the film. He said that the movie Malaikottai Vaaliban doesn’t have loose content and it offers a thrilling storyline. However, he also believed that this movie needed to be prepared on a large canvas to become successful at the box office. “A star like Mohanal is the most important element needed to believably tell a story set on a large canvas and landscape,” said Lijo Jose while explaining the significance of Mohanlal in the movie. He further said that Mohanlal is the most important element of the story.

The movie is considered as one of the biggest films of Lijo Jose’s career. In an interview, when asked how relevant the film Malaikottai Vaaliban is in his career, Lijo answered that it is equally relevant in his career and life. While listing the importance of the movie, the director said, “This film is most relevant in my life. This is a film about my career at its peak. Vaaliban is my 10th film. This film is very relevant as it is a film that comes together. It is relevant both in career and life.”. The music of the movie is given by Prashant Pillai. The movie was shot in 130 days in Rajasthan, Chennai and Pondicherry.