Jewel replaces Amala Paul in Ore Mugham

We had earlier reported that actress Amala Paul will be playing a journalist in debutant director Sajith Jagadnandan's '

Ore Mugham

'. However, she has been now replaced by anchor-turned-actress

Jewel Mary

in the movie after the former opted out due to date issues.
Sajith confirms the news saying, 'Amala was slotted to play a significant role in the movie but she had to opt out as the shooting of her movie, Shajahanum Pareekuttiyum got extended due to unexpected rains.'

An excited Jewel Mary says, 'I play a character called Amala in the film, which is a suspense thriller. She is an investigative journalist and the movie's plot unravels when she sets out for a story she has been assigned to do.'

The 'Pathemari' actress will be seen in a modern avatar in the movie. 'Amala will be completely different from the characters I have portrayed so far. She is modern, smart and bold,' adds Jewel who is currently busy shooting for the movie at Thodupuzha.

Ore Mugham has Dhyan Sreenivasan, Aju Varghese, Prayaga Martin and Gayathri Suresh playing the main characters. Renji Paniker, Chemban Vinod and director Sohanlal are also part of the cast.