Malayalam superstar Mohanlal was spotted watching the FIFA Men’s World Cup quarterfinals between Argentina and Switzerland in Kansas City, USA. The match, which was held on July 12 (IST), attracted thousands of football fans.Shortly after his appearance at the stadium, videos and photos began to circulate on social media.
Videos from the stadium have gone viral
Several videos were captured by Mohanlal recording the pre-match atmosphere on his mobile phone as the Argentina players warmed up on the pitch before kick-off. The actor was also seen interacting with the supporters inside the stadium.Singer Muralikrishna later shared photos from the spot on social media. The photos show Mohanlal with his father, businessman K. S. Balagopal, gave fans another look at the actor’s visit to the World Cup quarterfinal. He wrote a note along which read, “Happy and proud that my father, KS Balagopal, had the honor and privilege of witnessing the FIFA World Cup live in the United States with Mohanlal Uncle and friends. My heartfelt thanks to dear brother AJ Kumaran for making this wonderful experience possible and for the wonderful hospitality throughout. Truly a memory to cherish for a lifetime. “
Busy line-up of upcoming films
On the work front, Mohanlal continues to have an exciting slate of projects.The actor was recently seen sharing screen space with Mammootty in ‘Patriot’. She also teamed up with director Jeethu Joseph for ‘Drishyam 3’.The actor is expected to collaborate with filmmaker Krishand, who is best known for directing ‘Masthishka Maranam’. Sharing details about the project during an interaction with Mathrubhumi, Maniyanpilla Raju revealed that the screenplay is currently being refined before production begins.He said, “With an actor of his stature, the screenplay should be exceptionally strong. We are planning the film as a full-fledged commercial entertainer in the spirit of Chotta Mumbai. The script is being written, though he is currently occupied with Tiki Taka. The screenplay process has started, the first draft is ready, and it is now being revised.”The upcoming film is being developed as a complete commercial entertainer, with the makers aiming to recreate the fun and mass appeal associated with Chotta Mumbai.According to Maniyanpilla Raju, writer Niyog has completed the first draft of the screenplay and is now working on revisions before finalizing the script.