Aja Sundari: The upcoming Malayalam film, which is backed by filmmaker Aashiq Abu, is directed by Manu Antony. Joju George and Lijomol Jose play the lead roles.

Noted Malayalam actor-filmmaker Joju George headlines the upcoming film, Aja Sundari, along with actress Lijomol Jose. The film, which is backed by filmmaker Aashiq Abu, has wrapped up shooting with the team stating that Aja Sundari will be releasing in theatres soon. Aja Sundari is directed by Manu Antony in his directorial debut.
Watch Joju George’s Pani, Lijomol Jose’s Ponman, and more Malayalam films with OTTplay Premium.
The upcoming Malayalam movie Aja Sundari has wrapped up shooting. The pack up announcement was made on social media by Aashiq Abu, who thanked everyone who supported the movie and added that Aja: Sundari coming soon to cinemas. But the filmmaker, who has directed movies such as Rifle Club and Virus, did not specify a release date.
The first-look poster, featuring Joju George in a KSRTC bus with a goat, was released in the last week of January.
Aja Sundari has Joju George and Lijomol in the lead roles. Manu Antony, who has edited Joju George’s Pani and Iratta, has helmed Aja Sundari and also penned the story with Geethartha AR. Manu is also the editor of Aja Sundari. Apart from producing the film, Aashiq Abu is also the cinematographer. More details about the cast and the plot of the movie are not known.
Joju George last starred in Valathu Vashathe Kallan, helmed by Jeethu Joseph, while Lijomol Jose was last seen in the Nivin Pauly movie Baby Girl (now streaming on SonyLiv via OTTplay Premium).
The major Malayalam film releasing in theatres on March 19, 2026, is Aadu 3, starring actor Jayasurya. Actor Nivin Pauly-led political movie Prathichaya is also slated to be a March release, but the makers have not announced an exact date. April will see several big-budget movie releases with Mohanlal’s Drishyam 3, Tovino Thomas’ Pallichattambi and Mammootty-starrer Patriot which also features Mohanlal.
Also read: Aadu 3, Prathichaya and more; Here are the Malayalam films releasing in theatres in March 2026
Q. What was the first film directed by Joju George?
A. The first film directed by Joju George is Pani which is streaming on SonyLiv via OTTplay Premium.
Q. Which are the new movies of Joju George
A. The latest movie of Joju George is Valathu Vasathe Kallan, helmed by Drishyam 3 director Jeethu Joseph. The actor will also be seen in Aja Sundari, also starring Lijomol Jose.
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