The highly anticipated MT Vasudevan Nair anthology series, which has been titled Manorathangal, is gearing up for its grand release on Zee5. The much-awaited series consists of 9 segments, based on the Jnanpith Award-winning writer’s 9 popular short stories. Mammootty, Mohanlal, Fahadh Faasil, Biju Menon, Asif Ali, and others headline the different segments in the series, directed by some of the most celebrated filmmaker. Mohanlal is reuniting with Priyadarshan for the segment Olavum Theeravum, based on MT Vasudevan Nair’s popular story of the same name.

Olavum Theeravum from Manorathangal

As you might have guessed, Olavum Theeravum was already adapted to a feature film in 1970, with veteran actor Madhu playing the central character Baputty. Now, after a long gap of over 54 years, Priyadarshan is bringing a new version to the iconic short story back, in the form of one of the segments in the Manorathangal anthology. Mohanlal is playing the role of Baputty in the segment, which is reportedly being made in a black and white format. Durga Krishna is appearing as Baputty’s lady love Nabeesa, the character played by Usha Nandini in the original.

If the reports are to be believed, Priyadarshan’s Olavum Theeravum is the longest segment in the Manorathangal anthology series. The romantic drama segment reportedly has a duration of over 50 minutes. As reported earlier, Mohanlal is set to sport a different look with a new hairdo, in the segment. Santhosh Sivan, the veteran cinematographer is the director of photography. Bijibal composed the music. MS Aiyappan Nair has handled the editing.

Priyadarshan’s two segments in Manorathangal

Interestingly, Priyadarshan has directed not just Mohanlal’s Olavum Theeravum, but one more segment, in Manorathangal series. The other segment helmed by the veteran filmmaker is named Shilalikhithangal, and is headlined by the popular actor Biju Menon. Rajesh Muurgesan has composed songs for the segment. Diwakar Mani is the director of photography. Aiyappan Nair handles the editing. More updates on the rest of the star cast are expected to be out soon.

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