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' has taken the Indian audience by storm, marking Prabhas's triumphant return since 'Bahubali.' The Malayalam audience is equally thrilled, and looking ahead, the Malayalam film industry has a lineup of highly anticipated fantasy films set to captivate viewers. Here are some of the upcoming fantasy biggies to watch out for:
‘Kathanar - The Wild Sorcerer’
First glimpse of Jayasurya’s ‘Kathanar - The Wild Sorcerer’ out!
Mollywood actor Jayasurya teams up with ‘Home’ director Rojin Thomas for the ambitious fantasy film ‘Kathanar - The Wild Sorcerer.’ Directed and edited by Rojin Thomas and written by R.
Ramanand, this film is the first of two cinematic parts. It delves into the life of Kadamattathu Kathanar, a legendary 9th-century Christian priest endowed with magical powers. The story promises a blend of history and fantasy, making it a must-watch for fans of the genre.
Barroz
Mollywood eagerly anticipates Mohanlal’s directorial debut with the fantasy flick ‘Barroz.’ The film follows the story of a 400-year-old spirit named Barroz, assigned to guard D'Gama's treasure. Barroz is determined to hand over the treasure only to a true descendant of D'Gama. Mohanlal stars in the lead role as the spirit Barroz, promising a captivating adventurous tale.
‘ARM’
‘ARM,’ also known as ‘Ajayante Randam Moshanam,’ is another highly anticipated fantasy film awaiting its release. Directed by debutant Jithin Lal, the movie features Tovino Thomas in three distinct roles. Set in northern Kerala, the story spans three generations of heroes—Maniyan, Kunjikelu, and Ajayan—each fighting to protect a significant treasure.