'L366': Mohanlal reunites with 'Thudarum' director for new film
18 Jan 2026

The upcoming film starring Mohanlal and directed by Tharun Moorthy has been tentatively titled L366.

The announcement was made by the director on social media, who shared an image of the script with the caption: "Yes, it's officially #L366. Write. Rewrite. Write. Rewrite. Finally locked...to rewrite once again."

Produced by Ashiq Usman, it will go on floors on January 23.

'L366' marks Moorthy-Mohanlal's reunion after 'Thudarum'
Previous collaboration

The film is a reunion of Moorthy and Mohanlal after their blockbuster hit Thudarum.

The project was earlier announced with the tentative title L365 and was to be directed by debutant Austin Dan Thomas with a screenplay by Ratheesh Ravi of Ishq fame.

However, the direction changed hands in December 2025 for unknown reasons, and Moorthy took over the reins.

'L366' is a fresh project despite script changes
Film details

Despite the change in direction, the makers have maintained that L366 is a completely new film, even though Ravi continues as the writer.

The film will reportedly be set against a police investigation, with Mohanlal playing a cop.

Cinematography will be handled by Shaji Kumar, who also worked with Moorthy on Thudarum and editing by Vivek Harshan.

Jakes Bejoy has been roped in as the music composer, and Vishnu Govind as the sound designer.

Meera Jasmine rumored to play the female lead
Casting news

Meera Jasmine will reportedly essay the female lead, marking her reunion with Mohanlal after her cameo in Sathyan Anthikad's Hridayapoorvam.

The film's shoot will reportedly begin at Thodupuzha, where Mohanlal is returning after Drishyam 3.

The suspense-thriller is set to release on April 2.