Asif Ali and Aparna Balamurali, the well-known Malayalam stars who recently teamed up in Kishkindha Kaandam, are gearing up to work together once more. This beloved duo is coming back for Mirage, an exciting thriller directed by the talented Jeethu Joseph. The film, which brings Asif Ali back together with the Kooman director, officially kicked off today (January 20, 2025) with a pooja ceremony in Calicut, Kerala.

Asif Ali's new film, Mirage, directed by Jeethu Joseph, is officially in production

Mirage kicks off today, January 20, 2025, in Calicut, Kerala, with a special pooja ceremony. The project, which everyone has been eagerly waiting for, officially started with the cast and crew in attendance, including director Jeethu Joseph and the lead actress Aparna Balamurali. Unfortunately, Asif Ali, the main actor, couldn't make it due to his packed schedule, but he’s set to join the team in a few days.

Mirage: Everything you need to know about the cast and filming schedule

The upcoming film Mirage, directed by Jeethu Joseph, stars Asif Ali and Aparna Balamurali, along with Hakkim Shah, Hannah Reji Koshy, Sampath, and Bigg Boss Malayalam's Arjun Shyam Gopan, among others in key roles. Filming will take place in various locations including Calicut, Moolamattam, Coimbatore, and Pollachi, with plans to finish by mid-2025. Fans can expect the first look of this highly anticipated project to drop in just a few weeks.

Earlier this year, the cast and crew shared the news on their social media, unveiling a captivating motion poster. Asif Ali expressed his excitement about working with Jeethu Joseph again after Kooman, saying, “Can’t wait to share this with you all! Stay tuned for more.” The motion poster features a mysterious road and the tagline: “Mirage - Fades as you get closer.”

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