Mammootty's legendary 1989 film Oru Vadakkan Veeragatha is set to hit the theaters in Kerala again on February 7, 2025. Before this highly anticipated re-release, Mammootty had a chat with Ramesh Pisharody, diving into the film that has become a classic over the years. He shared some cool behind-the-scenes stories, including a moment when he got hurt while filming an action scene. Keep reading to find out what the Malayalam superstar has to say about this cult classic, directed by Hariharan and based on the script by the renowned MT Vasudevan Nair.

Mammootty talks about Oru Vadakkan Veeragatha

Mammootty took on the role of Chandu Chekavar in a film that dives into folklore and tells the tale of traditional warriors from northern Kerala. The movie features some intense action scenes focused on Kalaripayattu martial arts. During these sequences, the actors wielded real metal weapons that were pretty heavy, as Mammootty shared in a recent conversation with Ramesh Pisharody. He recounted a moment when he got hurt while trying to catch a sword.

"I had to leap to grab a sword, but I missed, and it ended up piercing my thigh. It was a deep cut, and the pain was really bad," he explained.

Even with the injury, Mammootty pushed through the filming since the wound wasn’t visible on camera. "I still have the scar," he added.

The cast of Oru Vadakkan Veeragatha

Oru Vadakkan Veeragatha, featuring Mammootty in the lead role, also had a strong supporting cast with talents like Balan K. Nair, Suresh Gopi, Madhavi, Geetha, and Captain Raju. Directed by Hariharan, the film received rave reviews and was well-loved by viewers. It snagged multiple awards at the National Film Awards, including Best Actor for Mammootty and Best Screenplay for MT.

Oru Vadakkan Veeragatha is getting a 4K re-release

The 1989 movie is hitting theaters in Kerala this Friday, and it's coming back in a digitally remastered 4K Atmos version. This is a great opportunity for younger viewers to experience this classic film on the big screen.

Last year, a bunch of classic Malayalam films made their way back to theaters. Notable re-releases included Mammootty's Valliettan and Mohanlal's Devadoothan and Manichitrathazhu.

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