Is Fahadh Faasil and SJ Suryah's film shelved? Director Vipin Das reveals

Vipin Das, the director of the hit film 'Jaya Jaya Jaya Jaya Hey,' has been in the news for his upcoming highly anticipated films.

According to reports, the director has been creating buzz for his association with two exciting projects, one that would seen him working with Mohanlal and the other featuring Fahadh Faasil and SJ Suryah. The Mohanlal project would have marked Das' first cooperation with the veteran actor, thus creating a lot of anticipation among fans. The second project, which added two powerhouse artists, Fahadh Faasil and SJ Suryah, also made headlines over the past months; however, the filmmaker has now set the record straight about the two rumoured projects.

One project dropped, another recast

Speaking to Mazhavil Manorama, Vipin Das confirmed that the proposed family entertainer with Mohanlal has been officially shelved. While he didn’t cite specific reasons for the cancellation. As for the Fahadh Faasil–SJ Suryah project, the film is still on track, but Das revealed that the original cast has been replaced. He confirmed that he will keep the new lineup under wraps for now.

From Director to Producer

Apart from directing, Das is also actively backing promising projects. He produced 'Vaza' and is currently involved in the upcoming film 'Vyasanasametham Bandhumithradhikal,' which stars Anaswara Rajan of Super Sharanya fame. Prithviraj Sukumaran played the lead role in the director's most recent venture, 'Guruvayoor Ambalanadayil'.

What’s next for the director and actor?

'Santhosh Trophy' starring Prithviraj Sukumaran, is Vipin Das' next directorial. Meanwhile, Mohanlal has his hands full with upcoming projects. He is currently working on 'Hridayapoorvam' with director Sathyan Anthikad, targeting an ONAM 2025 release, and is also a part of Mahesh Narayanan's multi-starrer, including Mammootty, Fahadh Faasil, Nayanthara and Kunchako Booban.