TV Czarina and Bollywood producer Ekta Kapoor has made her exciting debut in Malayalam cinema with the much-anticipated film Vrusshabha, and she’s opened up about her collaboration with superstar Mohanlal.
A Dream Collaboration
Reflecting on her experience working with the legendary actor, Ekta shared her admiration for both Malayalam cinema and Mohanlal, who is synonymous with its global acclaim. She expressed, “On this platform with so many great actors and, above all, a legend like Mohanlal Sir. What a big honour for Balaji to step foot into the Malayalam film industry with the man who is known as Lalitan, the most revered actor of our times.”
A Divine Sign
Ekta further remarked, “When this project came to us, we thought it was a sign from God, and we finally got a chance to enter one of the most prolific content streams coming out of Malayalam cinema. The best content in India today is Malayalam content, and the one who has signified and who is synonymous with this content is Mohanlal Sir.” She emphasized, “To be associated with him for our first Malayalam film, it’s just Balaji who has blessed us.”
About Vrusshabha
For those unfamiliar, Vrusshabha is an upcoming Indian fantasy action drama film written and directed by Nanda Kishore. It is a joint production by Connekkt Media and Balaji Motion Pictures, in collaboration with Abishek S Vyas Studios. The film features Mohanlal in the lead role, alongside a talented cast that includes Samarjit Lankesh, Nayan Sarika, Ragini Dwivedi, Ajay, and Neha Saxena.
A Successful Year for Ekta Kapoor
Looking ahead, 2025 appears to be a promising year for Ekta Kapoor. She recently received the prestigious National Award for her film Kathal and is reviving the cult television classic Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi with Smriti Irani. Additionally, she has also released the seventh season of her popular show Naagin.