Here's the lowdown from the Malayalam film industry.

Mohanlal has several films awaiting release.

There is his Vishu release, Ennum Eppozhum, with Manju Warrier, directed by Satyan Anthikkad.

His recent Kannada release, Mythri, is set to hit the screens in Malayalam soon. In the Kannada film, Mohanlal teams up with Puneet Rajkumar, with Giriraj as director.

Joshiy’s Laila O Laila is also gearing up for release in the coming months. Amala Paul will star opposite Mohanlal here.

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Dulquer and Nitya romance in black and white

In the forthcoming film 100 Days of Love, Dulquer Salmaan and Nitya Menen play lovebirds lip-syncing to a song shot in black and white.

The album has been released and has received a good response.

The director is newcomer Jenuse Mohamed, son of veteran director Kamal.

Dulquer and Nitya will be seen together once again in Mani Ratnam’s O K Kanmani.

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Santhosh Pandit in Dileep’s next?

Any mention of Santhosh Pandit evokes laughter among Malayalis.

Santhosh has been playing the lead in films he has made himself, with an unknown cast. He is seen as a comical actor and his films have been making ripples for all the wrong reasons.

According to sources, he will be doing a cameo in Dileep’s forthcoming film directed by debutant Sreebala K Menon.

Dileep plays a news anchor in the film. Santhosh plays a guest who is interviewed on the show.

There were reports that Shakkeela, who once played the sexy siren in Malayalam films, was considered for the film but she will not be a part of the cast.