Mohanlal, the popular Malayalam film actor visited Legendary singer KJ Yesudas at his residence in the US. The Pulimurugan actor shared the images of himself and his friends who visited the singer today. We expect that the duo would have talked about the memories and the current situation prevailing in Kerala.

Mohanlal took to both X (formerly Twitter) and shared information about his meeting with KJ Yesudas.

Mohanlal posted in Malayalam as follows:

At the residence of Ganagandharva

Happy to see my dear Dasetan at his home in America.

ഗാനഗന്ധർവൻ്റെ വസതിയിൽ

പ്രിയപ്പെട്ട ദാസേട്ടനെ, അദ്ദേഹത്തിൻ്റെ അമേരിക്കയിലെ വീട്ടിൽ ചെന്ന് കാണാൻ കഴിഞ്ഞ സന്തോഷത്തിൽ. pic.twitter.com/cn8ZaabAIB

— Mohanlal (@Mohanlal) February 11, 2024

Mohanlal met KJ Yesudas along with his friends. This includes Asianet MD Madhavan among others. Previously, Mohanlal had shared an image of an important landmark in Mexico.

Mohanlal is in US to oversee the progress of his upcoming film Barroz. The Jailer actor watched Barroz at Sony Studios Hollywood with Mark Kilian and Jonathan Miller. The work includes fine-tuning of music and sound. Barroz is a 3D film produced by Antony Perumbavoor under the banner of Aashirvad Cinemas.

On the work front, Mohanlal’s Malaikottai Vaaliban is running in theatres with mixed response. The film hasn’t pulled viewers to the film theatres. Even though Mohanlal is a crowd-puller, Malaikottai Vaaliban failed to impress the audience due to some reasons. We expect the film to hit the OTT platform by the end of February.

Lijo Jose Pellissery’s highly anticipated film, ‘Malaikottai Vaaliban‘, starring Mohanlal, made its grand debut on January 25. Hitting the cinemas amidst high hopes, the LJP directorial movie has successfully garnered a full house. The film has sparked a wave of responses from both film enthusiasts and Mohanlal’s ardent fans on social media. Here’s a glimpse at some of the audience reactions on X, previously known as Twitter.

#MalaikottaiVaaliban first half 🙂 pic.twitter.com/6HQRqL8vyj

— 🅾️റ്റയാൻ 🍃 (@Ottayann) January 25, 2024

If You Love LJP Movies.. You Won’t Be Disappointed.. Not A Mass Masala One.. As Said Earlier Typical LJP Padam..#Malaikottaivaaliban pic.twitter.com/0sl4H6oW9w

— Akshay 𓃵 (@Akshayk_2255) January 25, 2024

It’s 100% LJP Movie.❤️

People who expect a typical Mass Masala Movie of Mohanlal would be disappointed..🙏

Moviegoers should go out themselves and experience the technical brilliance this movie is made out of..🔥🌟#MalaikottaiVaaliban #Mohanlal pic.twitter.com/9AImghJrfB

— FDFS Reviews (@FDFS_Reviews) January 25, 2024

#MalaikottaiVaaliban 2nd half is way better than first half in every aspect. That post interval block was well taken and movie ended in a good note too🔥 As usual, this one won’t cater to every type of audience, but is definitely a good watch. A typical LJP formulaic movie 👏🏻👏🏻 pic.twitter.com/PN8Dl9P0zY

— Random Guy (@Rajeshm_1) January 25, 2024

Liked it. Only to be experienced at the cinemas. Don’t go in demanding what you like it to be, just enjoy the world it is set in and the broad genre brushes Lijo is going for. #MalaikottaiVaaliban pic.twitter.com/vtQJAgy6fH

— Tom Babu (@Tom_Babu) January 25, 2024

Later Half had no high moments at all it moved to characters internal conflict oriented rather than usual action blow , Haresh peradies Monologue was powerfull

“It’s not everyone cup of tea “

But it is mine 🙂😇🔥#malaikottaivaaliban https://t.co/g78MD4imYq

— jrNalan (@BarathNalan) January 25, 2024

wammala this is cinema✨
Lijo has utterly deconstructed the conversational cinematic grammar again with his latest outing #MalaikottaiVaaliban . this visual extravaganza deserves a theatre watch🤌 A pure cinematic masterpiece🪄 pic.twitter.com/viyOcMBjiB

— аshwiи (@Dwight_Sschrute) January 25, 2024

#MalaikottaiVaaliban First Half – Too Average so far🚶

– Making of the movie is good💥
– Very slow screenplay. No Emotional connect & No Highlight scenes, Too Flat 🙁
– Mohanlal screen Presence saves the movie to extent 👌
– Interval point leaves with a good note…need a too… pic.twitter.com/NcLbTiNP5j

— AmuthaBharathi (@CinemaWithAB) January 25, 2024

#MalaikottaiVaaliban

An Out & Out LJP Padam. Second Half Especially Climax Standouts.Slow Paced Movie With Less High Moments. Bgm Was A Letdown. Not Everyone’s Cup Of Tea.Making& Cinematography🔥Lalettan Was ❤️ @DanishSait Showed Traits Of ‘James Moriarty’.
Liked It pic.twitter.com/BO0SqR6Avm

— Akshay 𓃵 (@Akshayk_2255) January 25, 2024

In addition to Mohanlal, Malaikottai Vaaliban features Sonalee Kulkarni, Hareesh Peradi, Manoj Moses, Katha Nandi, Danish Sait, Manikandan R. Achari, Hariprashanth, Suchithra Nair, Andrea Ravera, Rajeev Pillai, Sanjana Chandran, Deepali Vashistha, Murugan Martin, Shanta Dhananjayan, Harikrishnan and Diana Nasonova.

A film starring Mammootty as a young man in his 30s may not be groundbreaking in Mollywood, but what sets an upcoming Malayalam movie apart is the exclusive use of artificial intelligence (AI) to portray the character. In a departure from traditional methods, the film requires only four shots of Mammootty, with the actor’s youthful avatar being entirely generated through AI, eliminating the need for his physical presence on set.

Unnikrishnan B, film producer and general secretary of the Film Employees Federation of Kerala (FEFKA), revealed that Mammootty has given his approval for the use of AI-generated versions of himself in the project. The actor acknowledged the significant role technology will play in the future of filmmaking, paving the way for this innovative approach.

The details of the movie, such as the cast, producer, director, budget, and release date, remain undisclosed. However, the use of AI to replicate Mammootty’s character for a brief appearance of three to four minutes is noteworthy, especially when Hollywood is still deliberating over the ethical implications of cloning actors in films.

In Hollywood, obtaining performers’ consent for creating digital replicas has become mandatory, even posthumously requiring approval from authorized representatives or unions. Unnikrishnan emphasized that the film industry is experiencing both positive and negative impacts from AI, influencing creative processes.

Industry experts acknowledge that technological advancements can streamline work processes and save time in the long run. However, caution is advised regarding the ethical considerations of AI. Dr. Jain Joseph, founder and chairman of Neo School of Films, Kochi, stressed the need for careful development of technology and well-trained technicians when employing AI on a larger scale. In the case of the upcoming Malayalam project, AI is utilized for a few shots depicting a flashback set around 30 years ago, highlighting the potential for further exploration of technology in the film industry as it advances.