Malayalam superstar Mammootty has been at the peak of his career for decades. Even at 72, the actor is among the most active stars in the industry. The actor was last seen playing a sinister role in the critically acclaimed film Bramayugam.
His unique character impressed the masses and left everyone in awe of his acting skills. Moreover, his film Kaathal: The Core with Jyothika was very well received by the audience. The actor was lauded for portraying a homosexual character in the movie at the age of 72.
Several directors have confirmed how Mammootty focuses on good scripts and agree to work on them. In 2024, the actor has already starred in two films, and there are more to come. He currently has a number of upcoming movies in his kitty. The latest one that he is gearing up for is Turbo.
Helmed by Vysakh and written by Midhun Manuel Thomas, the movie is just a few days away from its release, and many details about the project have been revealed. It is being discussed among the audience as fans are eager to know how the actor will play a unique role.
Everything about Mammootty’s Turbo is below, from its release date and cast to the plot.
Turbo release date, cast & other details
Mammootty’s Turbo is all set to arrive in the theaters on May 23, 2024. The movie was initially planned for a June 13 release. However, its makers planned for a preponed release, and fans are excited about it.
The movie features an ensemble cast in addition to the Malayalam star. Raj B Shetty plays the lead antagonist, Vetrivel Shanmugha Sundaram. Moreover, Sunil plays Auto Billa, Anjana Jayaprakash plays Indulekha, Kabir Duhan Singh plays Vincent, Bindu Panicker plays Rosakutty, Janardhanan plays Aruvipurath Mathachan, Siddique plays Aruvipurath Joseph, and more are also part of the film.
Turbo was confirmed in October last year, and its principal photography began in the same month in Coimbatore. Moreover, the movie was widely shot in Tamil Nadu across different locations. The movie’s filming was concluded in February 2024, and its makers focused on its post-production.
While the movie’s release is still a few days away, its pre-sales already seem promising. It has been certified with a U/A certificate, and its runtime is locked at 2 hours and 35 minutes. The movie’s ticket sales have begun in several theatrical chains in Kerala.
As per FilmiBeat, the movie has already earned over $242k. About 1266 shows have been booked, with a total of 130,025 admissions. The numbers have been impressive, and it would be interesting to see how the movie will perform at the box office. Moreover, Mammootty and the movie’s team are leaving no stone unturned in promotions. Not only in India, but the actor has also held events overseas to answer questions about the movie.
For the unversed, the actor’s production company, Mammootty Kampany, is bankrolling the movie. It is allegedly the most expensive project of Mammootty’s career. As per OTTplay, the movie’s budget is a whopping $7.2 million.
What is Mammootty’s Turbo about?
Soon after the makers released the trailer of Mammootty’s Turbo, the buzz around it grew to manifolds. The trailer introduced a jeep driver, Turbo Jose, who often falls in difficult situations. It also showed the movie’s lead antagonist, Raj B Shetty’s Vetrivel Shanmugha Sundaram. Moreover, the clip also gave a sneak peek into the massive action sequences the movie will have. Drama and comedy will also go hand in hand with the thrilling action in the film. It allegedly follows how Jose has to move to Chennai, and his life changes immediately.
As Mammootty is widely promoting the movie, he has also been spilling details about it. As per OTTplay, he recently attended a conference to talk about the film and his character. During the event, he revealed that Jose is not a don or a gangster but a regular Jeep driver. “The movie’s main plot revolves around how he would fare against opponents who are three times stronger than himself.”
The actor added that it is not the first time he has played an Indian Christian character. He said, “I have created numerous characters with a Christian background and set in rural, hilly areas; nonetheless, each character is unique in their own manner.” While Jose seems clean, he is not humorous. “He does not have much time for comical moments because he gets into enough trouble and is trying to survive as well as protect his loved ones amidst all these problems.”
Vysakh also said, “Mammootty has played a lot of characters that are slightly similar to Jose in Turbo, but the scriptwriter, Midhun Manuel Thomas, and I thought of a way he could play a role that would appeal to the current audience.”
Turbo’s reviews will come once the movie is in theaters.
