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Sunny Deol completes shooting the climax of Soorya three years after the film went on floors
10:45 PM
Upala KBR (MID-DAY; September 1, 2025)
Inarguably, Sunny Deol has a promising line-up of films with Lahore 1947, Border 2, and Ramayana. Amid this, the senior actor, however, hasn’t forgotten his prior commitment. Deol, who had shot a chunk of Soorya in 2022, returned to the world of M Padmakumar’s thriller in August as they began filming the climax. He aims to wrap up the movie by mid-September.
An official adaptation of the Malayalam film Joseph (2018), Soorya — which had gone on floors in Jaipur in the summer of 2022 — sees Deol as a retired cop, who unexpectedly gets pulled into a murder investigation that leads him to discover an organ harvesting racket. Talking to mid-day, producer Deepak Mukut said that they are currently filming the climactic action sequences with Deol, Ravi Kishan, and Manish Wadhwa in Vile Parle.
“We are shooting a massive action scene on a set, reflecting a hospital, constructed at the Golden Tobacco Factory. Action director Ravi Varma is executing it along with a unit of over 350 people. It’s a hand-to-hand combat scene featuring Sunny,” he shared.
From September 1, the unit will shift their focus to a critical courtroom sequence. Mukut added, “In the film, Sunny has to fight a case. So, he is back to his Damini [1993] avatar, doing lots of action and mouthing dramatic dialogues as he seeks justice. This leg will be filmed on a set, in Naigaon perhaps.”
Soon after, the unit will fly out to Jaipur for the final 10-day schedule. “After that, we will begin post-production. We may release a teaser and trailer this year as we plan to release Soorya in early 2026.”
A three-year wait to wrap up the project can be discouraging, but Mukut noted that he found a supportive collaborator in the leading man. Even as Deol was busy with Jaat, Lahore 1947, and Border 2, he was involved in the movie’s creative process. The producer added, “It’s all about being patient. I had other commitments too, including The Bhootnii.”
Sunny Deol to shoot Hindi remake of Malayalam crime thriller, Joseph, in April
8:19 AM
Hiren Kotwani (MID-DAY; March 30, 2022)
Sunny Deol appears to have a busy year ahead. The actor, who is currently filming Gadar 2 with director Anil Sharma in Lucknow, also has Apne sequel in the pipeline. But before he reunites with father Dharmendra and brother Bobby Deol in front of the camera for the family drama, Sunny will turn his attention to the Hindi remake of the Malayalam crime thriller, Joseph (2018).
If things go as per plan, the actor will kick off the shoot in April. Director M Padmakumar, who helmed the original starring Joju George, is shouldering the responsibility for the Hindi adaptation. “Sunny hopes to shoot it in the summer in a start-to-finish schedule. The narrative has been tweaked to appeal to the Hindi-speaking audience. The story is now set in Jaipur,” reveals a source. The supporting cast will be finalised soon.
The 2018 thriller revolves around the titular character, a sharp-witted retired cop who is brought on board to investigate a murder. While George’s performance earned him a special mention at the 2019 National Film Awards, the movie’s compelling plot has piqued curiosity, leading to the announcement of remakes in Tamil, Telugu and Kannada.
Mammootty’s Mamangam to release in Hindi
7:48 AM
BOMBAY TIMES (October 4, 2019)
The upcoming film, Mamangam: History Of The Brave, which stars Mammootty, recreates a story from God’s own country, Kerala. The Malayalam film that promises to be a visual extravaganza will also be dubbed and released in Hindi, along with Tamil and Telugu, ensuring a wider reach for it. The audience will get a glimpse of what’s in store for them when the teaser launches today digitally.
The film, directed by M Padmakumar, showcases Mammootty as a mysterious character and in a never-seen-before avatar. The period film will portray a distinct tale and also showcase Kalari, which is considered to be one of the oldest martial art forms in the world.
Mammootty said, “Ours is a diverse country, and languages divide us. History of one part of the country shouldn’t be unknown to others due to the language barrier. I feel cinema is one medium that can break these barriers and connect us.”
Producer Venu Kunnapilly said, “We have picked up a true story, which took place in 1695, about the legendary Chavers (suicide fighters), who went to kill the Zamorin (the hereditary monarch) during Mamangam and have created a visually-empowering cinematic experience for everyone. Mammootty hasn’t been seen in something like this ever before; also, we have a 12-year-old playing a character from history and doing fantastic action.”
Kavya Film Company presents Mamangam: History of the Brave, which releases on November 21
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