Asif Ali and Naslen to play pivotal roles in Mammootty-Khalid Rahman's highly anticipated 2026 film?
According to reports, Naslen will have a significant part in this eagerly awaited film. There are rumours that Asif Ali has also been cast in a role for the untitled production.
Last Updated: 08.57 PM, Dec 28, 2025
The team that backed Unni Mukundan's Marco recently announced that Mammootty will play the lead in their third movie, which will be directed by Khalid Rahman. In the meantime, further rumours regarding the remaining members of the film's main cast are starting to surface. Here's what we know...
Asif Ali & Naslen in Mammootty-Khalid Rahman film?
According to reports, Naslen will have a significant part in this eagerly awaited film. There are rumours that Asif Ali has also been cast in a role for the untitled production. The makers haven't provided any updates on the matter, though. It's interesting to note that Naslen is working with Asif on his upcoming highly anticipated game thriller, Tiki Taka, while Mammootty made a brief appearance in Asif Ali's Rekhachithram this year.
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Mammootty-Khalid Rahman film update
Although there had been rumours about this project for a few days, they released an official poster confirming the news the prior week. The screenplay for the film, which pays tribute to the Malayalam megastar, was written by Niyog, Suhas, and Sharfu. It is expected that Mammootty will have yet another box office hit with this Khalid Rahman directorial. His enthusiasm for this film has already been shown by many of his followers.
Numerous well-known actors from Malayalam and other industries are expected to appear in the film. More information about this mass entertainer, which is slated to start filming in 2026, will soon be available.
Khalid Rahman and Mammootty's recent films on OTT
Alappuzha Gymkhana, starring Naslen, was Khalid Rahman's most recent directorial. It can be streamed on Sony LIV and OTTplay Premium in multiple languages. Mammootty-starrer Dominic and the Ladies Purse, which had a theatrical release earlier this year, is now available on ZEE5 and OTTplay Premium. Meanwhile, his recent movie, Kalamkaval, will be streaming on SonyLIV and OTTplay Premium soon. Mammootty is playing the antagonist in this thriller, which also stars Vinayakan.
Mammootty-Khalid Rahman Film FAQs
Q. When is Kattalan releasing?
A. According to sources, the action drama will have a theatrical release next year.
Q. Is Mammootty a part of Khalid Rahman's next film?
A. Mammootty will play the lead role in Khalid Rahman's next directorial, which will begin its production next year.