Mela
Mela is a Malayalam action comedy starring Mammootty, directed by Nithish Sahadev, who co-wrote the film with Anuraj O.B. Mela is the 9th production from Mammootty Kampany, with George Sebastian as executive producer. Jimshi Khalid handles cinematography, Bles Thomas the editing and Vishnu Vijay the music, with Salim P. Chacko as PRO. The first look, set in a circus tent, was unveiled on Mammootty's birthday on 7 September 2026, and 67 days of filming had been completed by mid-October. The shoot has since moved to Kottayam, where the team is filming at the Great Bombay Circus set up on Nagampadam ground, including a well-of-death scene with Mammootty. The title is shared with K. G. George's 1980 film. A 2027 release is planned; no date has been announced.
- Release date
- Upcoming
- Directed by
- Nithish Sahadev
- Starring
- Mammootty
- Music
- Vishnu Vijay
- Language
- Malayalam
- Genre
- Action, Comedy
Mela Cast
Crew
- Director
- Nithish Sahadev
- Writer
- Nithish Sahadev, Anuraj O.B.
- Music
- Vishnu Vijay
- Cinematography
- Jimshi Khalid
- Editing
- Bless Thomas
Latest Mela News
NEWSPadayaatra nears release: why Adoor breaks his no-repeat rule for Mammootty
Mammootty, who played Basheer and Bhaskara Pattelar for Adoor, offered to produce their fourth film as well as act in it.
CELEBRITIESOM director Rajkumar Periasamy on Mammootty's quick reply and months-long wait
The Amaran director also said Dhanush wanted the release moved out of respect for Rajinikanth. OM is Mammootty's first Tamil film since Peranbu.
MOVIESMammootty's Mela moves to Kottayam for a well-of-death scene at a circus
The Falimy director's third film is Mammootty Kampany's ninth production, with Dulquer's Wayfarer distributing.
Sequels, remakes and trivia
Shot in: Karaikudi, Kochi
Mela: frequently asked questions
Who directed Mela?
Mela is directed by Nithish Sahadev.
Who is in the cast of Mela?
Mela stars Mammootty.
Who composed the music for Mela?
The music of Mela is composed by Vishnu Vijay.
Where was Mela shot?
Mela was filmed in Karaikudi and Kochi.