Jun 14, 2025 06:49 PM IST
In an unique chat with OTTplay, Lukman Avaran explains why he couldn’t reunite with the Operation Java director on the hit Mohanlal movie
Lukman Avaran is garnering reward for his power-packed efficiency as Antony Joshua in Alappuzha Gymkhana, which is at present out there to stream on OTTplay Premium and Sony LIV. The younger actor revealed in an unique interview with OTTplay that director Tharun Moorthy had referred to as him to play a small half within the Mohanlal-led hit, however that didn’t pan out as a result of he was preparing for Khalid Rahman’s sports activities drama. He went on to say that each movies had been filmed virtually concurrently.
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Tharun’s newest directorial Thudarum, starring Mohanlal, turned out to be among the many highest grossers in Malayalam this 12 months. Lukman starred in Tharun’s debut directorial, Operation Java, and Saudi Vellakka, which might be out there on OTTplay Premium.
Lukman Avaran: Missed out on Thudarum; will collaborate on one other challenge with Tharun Moorthy
‘Excited for each Operation Java 2 and Ajagajantharam 2′
The Saudi Vellaka star expressed his enthusiasm for the sequels of Operation Java and Ajagajantharam. “I can’t resolve which one I discover extra thrilling. My greatest break got here from Operation Java, and Ajagajantharam is a Tinu Pappachan movie,” he remarked. Lukman continued by saying that though talks for Operation Java 2 had been held for a very long time, Tharun’s hectic schedule prompted the delay. “I’m excited to collaborate with the filmmakers as soon as extra since they maintain a particular place in my life,” he continued.
Lukman additionally featured in Ajagajantharam, starring Antony Varghese Pepe. Final 12 months, there have been rumours of a sequel to this well-liked motion drama, a lot to the delight of moviegoers and Antony Varghese Pepe followers. Though there haven’t been many updates, sources point out that the script is being labored on and that the challenge could start by the tip of 2025.
‘Labored for a Sony LIV Malayalam internet collection’
Moreover, Lukman disclosed that he has completed filming a brand-new Malayalam internet collection that will probably be out there for viewing on Sony LIV and OTTplay Premium. “The post-production work of this challenge is ongoing and hopefully there will probably be an official announcement quickly,” he said, including that he’s at present unable to supply many particulars concerning the collection.