Music director Jakes Bejoy’s record label, JxB Records, has acquired the music rights to the upcoming Malayalam movie Hail Mary, starring Kunchacko Boban. The announcement comes as Sundara Ravanan, a song from Mohanlal’s Athimanoharam, continues to attract attention among Malayalam music listeners.
Directed by Vishnu Ravikumar, Hail Mary is scheduled for a theatrical release on 26 November 2026. The film’s music will be released through JxB Records, marking another important step in the label’s expansion into film music publishing and distribution.
Hail Mary Music Rights Acquired by JxB Records
JxB Records, the music label led by composer Jakes Bejoy, is strengthening its presence in the Malayalam entertainment industry by acquiring the music rights to Hail Mary.
The upcoming film features Kunchacko Boban in the lead role, alongside Suraj Venjaramoodu, Jagadish, Vinay Forrt, Anu Sithara, Suhasini Maniratnam and Hakkim Shah.
Jakes Bejoy is also composing the film’s music. The announcement appeared in promotional material associated with Martin Prakkat Films and Green Room.
The development represents an expansion of Bejoy’s professional activities beyond composing music for films. Through JxB Records, he is also becoming involved in the ownership, publication and distribution of film soundtracks.
Hail Mary Malayalam Movie Cast and Music Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Movie | Hail Mary |
| Language | Malayalam |
| Theatrical Release Date | 26 November 2026 |
| Director | Vishnu Ravikumar |
| Lead Actor | Kunchacko Boban |
| Cast | Kunchacko Boban, Suraj Venjaramoodu, Jagadish, Vinay Forrt, Anu Sithara, Suhasini Maniratnam, Hakkim Shah |
| Music Director | Jakes Bejoy |
| Music Label | JxB Records |
| Associated Production Banners | Martin Prakkat Films, Green Room |
Sundara Ravanan Song from Mohanlal’s Athimanoharam Gains Attention
The latest announcement arrives during another notable period for Jakes Bejoy’s music career.
Sundara Ravanan, the recently released song from Mohanlal and Meera Jasmine’s upcoming Malayalam movie Athimanoharam, has been gaining attention following its lyrical video release.
Sung by M.G. Sreekumar, with music composed by Jakes Bejoy and lyrics written by B.K. Harinarayanan, the song has become an important part of the film’s promotional campaign.
Directed by Tharun Moorthy, Athimanoharam is scheduled for a worldwide theatrical release on 24 December 2026.
The response to Sundara Ravanan highlights the importance of music in building audience interest ahead of a major theatrical release.
Related Story: Sundara Ravanan Song from Athimanoharam – M.G. Sreekumar and Jakes Bejoy
Jakes Bejoy’s Journey from Film Composer to Music Entrepreneur
Originally from Erattupetta in Kottayam, Jakes Bejoy developed his interest in music alongside his engineering education. He later pursued advanced studies in music science and technology at Stanford University in the United States.
He made his Malayalam film debut as a music director with Angels in 2014.
His subsequent work includes Queen, Swathanthryam Ardharathriyil, Ranam, Ishq, Kalki and Porinju Mariam Jose.
The music and background score of Ayyappanum Koshiyum became another important milestone in his career, earning him recognition at the SIIMA Awards.
He continued to work on films including Operation Java, Kuruthi, Jana Gana Mana, Kaduva and King of Kotha, while also expanding into Tamil and Telugu cinema through projects such as Por Thozhil, Taxiwaala and Saripodhaa Sanivaaram.
More recently, his compositions have featured in Malayalam productions including Thudarum, Narivetta and Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra.
JxB Records Expands Its Role in Malayalam Film Music
With Hail Mary, JxB Records is moving further into the business of managing and distributing film music.
Music labels play an important role in bringing soundtracks to digital audiences while handling publishing and distribution arrangements.
For Jakes Bejoy, the venture creates an opportunity to combine his experience as a composer with a broader role in the music industry.
The acquisition of Hail Mary music rights, alongside the attention surrounding Sundara Ravanan, places both projects among his notable announcements in November 2026.
Further details about the Hail Mary soundtrack and its song releases are awaited.
