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Manorathangal: MT Vasudevan Nair anthology gets a title, trailer launch to be held on this date?

The long-awaited MT Vasudevan Nair anthology, which is reportedly titled Manorathangal, is gearing up to be released on popular OTT platform Zee5. Major updates are out...

Manorathangal: MT Vasudevan Nair anthology gets a title, trailer launch to be held on this date?
A fan-made poster of MT Vasudevan Nair anthology, Manorathangal.

Last Updated: 12.22 PM, Jul 14, 2024

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The veteran actors and technicians of Malayalam cinema, including Mammootty, Mohanlal, Kamal Haasan, directors Priyadarshan, Santhosh Sivan, and others teamed up for the MT Vasudevan Nair anthology in 2021. The web series, which has 9 episodes based on the famous literary works of the legendary writer, was initially supposed to be released on Netflix. However, the OTT platform backed out due to creative differences, and Zee5 has reportedly stepped in as the new streaming partner of the long-awaited project, which has been titled Manorathangal.

MT Vasudevan Nair anthology is titled Manorathangal, say reports

MT Vasudevan Nair celebrates his birthday on the sets of Olavum Theeravum.
MT Vasudevan Nair celebrates his birthday on the sets of Olavum Theeravum.

If the recent updates are to be believed, the long-awaited MT Vasudevan Nair anthology series, which is touted as one of the most prestigious projects ever made in the Malayalam OTT space, has been titled Manorathangal. The anthology series has 9 different episodes based on the Jnanpith Award-winning writer’s 9 famous short stories, including Olavum Theeravum, Kadugannawa Oru Yathra, Abhayam Thedi, Swargam Thurakunna Samayam, Shilalikhithangal, Vilpana, and others. The project is expected to be streamed soon on popular OTT platform Zee5.

Poster of MT Vasudevan Nair's anthology
Poster of MT Vasudevan Nair's anthology

The legendary actors including Mammootty, Mohanlal, and Kamal Haasan, are set to appear in the various episodes of Manorathangal. The series also stars Biju Menon, Fahadh Faasil, Indrajith Sukumaran, Parvathy Thiruvothu, Asif Ali, Madhoo, Vineeth, Surabhi Lakshmi, Ann Augustine, and others in pivotal roles. Priyadarshan has reportedly directed two stories in the anthology – Mohanlal starrer Olavum Theeravum, and Biju Menon starrer Shilalikhithangal. Santhosh Sivan, Ranjith, Mahesh Narayanan, Jayaraj, and others helmed the other segments.

Manorathangal trailer to be revealed on this date?

According to the latest updates, the long-awaited first glimpse of the MT Vasudevan Nair anthology series – the Manorathangal trailer – has finally got its release date. As per the latest updates, the Manorathangal trailer will be launched at a star-studded event which will be held in Kochi, on Monday, July 15, 2024. The major updates on the release date, episodes, star cast, and technical crew of the long-awaited project are expected to be revealed at the event.

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