Mohanlal joins Balakrishna in the upcoming gangster drama Kurukshetra, directed by Vivek Athreya and produced by Mythri Movie Makers. The film promises a powerful cinematic experience.
Dumtika Editorial
March 23, 2026 · 1 min read

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Hold on to your seats, folks, Mohanlal and Balakrishna are teaming up for the first time ever! The upcoming gangster drama Kurukshetra, helmed by the brilliant Vivek Athreya, is bringing together two absolute legends from different film industries, and we honestly can't contain our excitement!
Balakrishna, fresh off wrapping his project with Gopichand Malineni, is diving headfirst into what promises to be an explosive crime saga packed with power struggles and raw intensity. And guess what makes it even more electrifying? Mythri Movie Makers is bankrolling this beast of a project! Now throw Mohanlal into the mix a man whose sheer versatility and pan-South Indian stardom need no introduction and you've got a combination that's nothing short of a cinematic dream come true!
But wait, it gets better! The sensational Jakes Bejoy, who absolutely knocked it out of the park with his score for Saripodha Sanivaaram, is composing the music. Pre-production is already in full swing, the cast is coming together, and the buzz is through the roof! Shooting is expected to kick off in the second half of the year, and honestly, that feels way too far away!
Kurukshetra isn't just a film it's an event! A spectacular collision of star power, gripping storytelling, and top-tier talent that's going to set the screen on fire. Get ready for one unforgettable cinematic ride, because this one is going to be absolutely massive!