Mohanlal and director Jeethu Joseph, who weaved magic on screen with blockbusters like Drishyam and Drishyam 2 are all set to begin shooting today (August 17) on their next film, 12th Man. The pooja ceremony took place with the cast and crew early in the morning. Touted to be a mystery thriller, the film’s first-look poster left the fans intrigued.

MOHANLAL AND JEETHU JOSEPH BEGIN 12TH MAN SHOOT

Mohanlal and Jeethu Joseph, who won the hearts of the audience as well the critics with Drishyam 2, are ready to start shooting for their next film titled 12th Man. The actor-director duo are collaborating for the fourth time. Recently, Mohanlal and Jeethu wrapped up the shoot for Ram, starring Trisha.

After a pooja ceremony, the cast and crew are set to begin shooting for 12th Man while following all the necessary Covid-19 protocols. Mohanlal plays the lead role in the film. The makers are yet to reveal the rest of the cast.

Here are pictures from the ceremony:

ALL ABOUT 12TH MAN

Directed by Jeethu Joseph, Mohanlal will play the lead role in 12th Man. Produced by Antony Perumbavoor under the Aashirvad Cinemas banner, the film is said to be a mystery thriller. The film’s background score will be composed by Anil Johnson while VS Vinayak has been brought on board as the editor. 12th Man is written by KR Krishnakumar and Satheesh Kurup. Fans are already eager to know the plot of the film after the first-look poster was unveiled.