Surya TV purchased the satellite rights of Mohanlal starrer Munthirivallikal Thalirkkumbol. The family drama is directed by Jibu Jacob and produced by Sophia Paul under the Weekend Blockbusters banner.
The film brings Mohanlal and Meena together again after the success of Drishyam. Mohanlal plays Ulahannan, while Meena appears as his wife Annyamma. Munthirivallikal Thalirkkumbol is Jibu Jacob’s second directorial venture after Vellimoonga.
Munthirivallikal Thalirkkumbol Movie Details
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Movie | Munthirivallikal Thalirkkumbol |
| Satellite Rights | Surya TV |
| Lead Actor | Mohanlal |
| Female Lead | Meena |
| Director | Jibu Jacob |
| Writer | M. Sindhuraj |
| Producer | Sophia Paul |
| Production Banner | Weekend Blockbusters |
| Music | M. Jayachandran |
| Background Score | Bijibal |
| Cinematography | Pramod K. Pillai |
| Distribution | Weekend Blockbusters Release |
| Genre | Family Drama |
Surya TV Purchased Munthirivallikal Thalirkkumbol Satellite Rights
Munthirivallikal Thalirkkumbol became one of the notable Malayalam movie acquisitions for Surya TV, with the channel securing the television satellite rights of the Mohanlal film.
The acquisition also brought a Mohanlal movie back to Surya TV after a short gap. Some of the actor’s other films from the period, including Oppam and Pulimurugan, had their satellite rights with Asianet.
Mohanlal and Meena Reunite
Mohanlal plays Ulahannan, the central character of Munthirivallikal Thalirkkumbol, while Meena plays Annyamma.
The film reunited the Mohanlal-Meena combination following Drishyam. Their pairing was one of the major attractions surrounding this family drama.
The supporting cast includes Anoop Menon as Venukuttan, Alencier Ley Lopez as Jacobettan and Kalabhavan Shajon as Monai.
Aima Rosmy Sebastian, Sanoop Santhosh, Bindu Panicker, Srinda, Veena Nair, Lishoy, Nedumudi Venu and Aju Varghese are also part of the cast.
Jibu Jacob Directs the Weekend Blockbusters Film
Munthirivallikal Thalirkkumbol is directed by Jibu Jacob, marking his second Malayalam directorial venture after Vellimoonga.
M. Sindhuraj wrote the screenplay for the family drama, while Sophia Paul produced the film under Weekend Blockbusters.
Pramod K. Pillai handled cinematography. M. Jayachandran composed the songs, while Bijibal handled the background score.
Weekend Blockbusters Production
The film is another major project from Sophia Paul’s Weekend Blockbusters, with the banner also handling its distribution through Weekend Blockbusters Release.
The combination of Mohanlal and Meena, Jibu Jacob’s direction and the family-oriented storyline created considerable expectations around the film.
Surya TV Malayalam Movie Satellite Rights
During this period, Surya TV acquired the satellite rights of several Malayalam films, with Munthirivallikal Thalirkkumbol becoming an important addition to the channel’s movie library.
Malayalam cinema had several major releases lined up around the same period, including Mohanlal’s 1971: Beyond Borders, Mammootty’s The Great Father, Prithviraj Sukumaran’s Ezra and Jayasurya’s Fukri.
For television viewers, the key update from the original announcement was that Surya TV secured the satellite rights of Munthirivallikal Thalirkkumbol, adding the Mohanlal-Meena family drama to its Malayalam movie lineup.
