Malayalam megastar Mammootty’s PR team has officially dismissed rumours about the actor suffering from cancer, stating that he is in “good health” and is only taking a break from filming due to Ramzan fasting. The clarification came on Sunday, March 16, putting an end to speculations that had been circulating online regarding the veteran actor’s health.
The PR team, in response to the rumours, stated in an interaction with a Mumbai-based publication, “It is fake news. He is on vacation because he is fasting for Ramzan. He is on a break from his shoot schedule as well because of that. In fact, after the break, he will go back to shooting for Mahesh Narayanan’s film with Mohanlal.”
This statement reassures fans who were concerned about Mammootty’s health after rumors of a serious illness started spreading. The actor, known for his disciplined lifestyle, often takes breaks from his busy schedule for religious observances, and this time is no different.
Mammootty’s upcoming film with Mohanlal is tentatively titled MMMN. Directed by Mahesh Narayanan, the film also stars Nayanthara in a key role.
In a recent video shared by the production company Anto Joseph Film Company, Nayanthara was warmly welcomed by the MMMN team, further increasing anticipation for the film.
The legendary duo, Mammootty and Mohanlal, have previously worked together on several successful films, including Avidathepole Ivideyum, Adiyozhukkukal, Karimpinpoovinakkare, Mazha Peyyunnu Maddalam Kottunnu, Adhwaytham, Vishnulokam, and No.20 Madras Mail.
Meanwhile, Mammootty and Nayanthara have also shared screen space in films such as Rapakal, Thaskara Veeran, Bhaskar the Rascal, and Puthiya Niyamam.
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The star-studded cast of MMMN includes some of the biggest names in the industry, such as Fahadh Faasil, Kunchacko Boban, Shaheen Siddique, Sanal Aman, Danish Husain, Revathi, Zarin Shihab, Darshana Rajendran, Renji Panicker, and Rajiv Menon.
Reports indicate that MMMN is expected to have an extensive shooting schedule spanning over 150 days, covering multiple locations in India and abroad. Some of the locations include Delhi, Hyderabad, Kochi, Visakhapatnam, Thailand, Sri Lanka, Azerbaijan, Abu Dhabi, and London.
Mammootty was last seen in the crime-comedy Dominic and the Ladies’ Purse, directed by Gautham Menon, where he played the role of a private detective. His next films include the action-thriller Bazooka by Deeno Dennis and a yet-to-be-titled project Megastar 428, which marks the 428th film of his illustrious career.
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