Kantara star Rishab Shetty may be the latest addition to Mohanlal's 'Malaikottai Vaaliban'

Malaikottai Vaaliban is Mohanlal 's first collaboration with critically acclaimed director Lijo Jose Pellissery, the movie reportedly has a massive budget and a lot of big stars are rumored to be a part of the project.

The latest addition appears to Kantara actor Rishab Shetty . According to a new rumor the actor has been approached to do a cameo in the movie.

If this turns out to be true this will be Rishab's Malayalam debut and the first time he will be working with Mohanalal. Rishab Shetty's Kanatar was one of the biggest hits of 2022 and a prequel is a devolvement.

There are also rumors that the producers of the movie have approached Bollywood actress Radhika Apte to play the female lead opposite Mohanlal.

If the actress joins the project, this will be her second Malayalam movie after 2015s 'Haram' in which he was paired opposite Fahadh Faasil.

Kamal Haasan has also said to have a cameo in the movie. While plot details about Malaikottai Vaaliban remain under wraps, it is rumored that Mohanlal will be playing the role of a wrestler named Chemboth Simon.

Director Lijo Jose Pellissery did reveal that this movie will be his first attempt at making a commercial cinema and that fans should be excited.

Lijo Jose Pellisery is one of the most talented directors working in the Malayalam film industry. He has consistently delivered back-to-back critical hits.

The director's 2019 movie, Jallikattu was selected as India's official entry at the 93rd Academy Awards, becoming the third Malayalam movie to do so.

The director started off the year with the movie Mammootty starrer 'Nanpakal Nerathu Mayakkam', which received rave reviews from critics and fans.

Joing Mohanlal the rest of the supporting cast of Malaikottai Vaaliban includes Jiiva, Katha Nandi, Hareesh Peradi, Danish Sait, and Sonalee Kulkarni.

The movie si expected to release in the latter half of 2023.