Malayalam film superstar Mohanlal's first film of the year 'Malaikottai Vaaliban' has hit the theatres today. The film has been directed by none other than Lijo Jose Pellissery who has made films like 'Jallikattu', 'Angamaly Diaries', 'Churuli', 'Amen' among others. His last outing was 'Nanpakal Nerathu Mayakkam' starring Mammootty. Now he has directed Mohanlal for the first time for a period drama unlike any of his previous films. 

Mounted on a large scale, the film is a period drama that the makers promise to be “an unforgettable cinematic ride. 'Malaikottai Vaaliban' stars Mohanlal in the titular role along with Sonalee Kulkarni, Hareesh Peradi, Manoj Moses, Katha Nandi, Danish Sait, and Manikandan Achari. It is directed by Lijo Jose Pellissery, who also co-wrote the film with P.S. Rafeeque. It is also dubbed in Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, and Hindi.