Monster

Monster (2022)

Justice without Mercy

On their first wedding anniversary, Lucky Singh, an entrepreneur from Punjab walks into the lives of Anil Chandra and Bhamini. Little do they know that this man will change their future. Playing along with LGBT support.

Date of release
2022-10-21
TMDB
3.2 / 10 (13)
Runtime
2h 13m
Genres
Action, Adventure, Crime
Director
Vysakh

Casting

Interesting facts

Monster is a 2022 Indian Malayalam-language crime mystery action thriller film directed by Vysakh, written by Udaykrishna and produced by Antony Perumbavoor. The film stars Mohanlal with Lakshmi Manchu, Honey Rose, Siddique, Sudev Nair, K. B. Ganesh Kumar, Lena, Johny Antony and Jagapathi Babu in a cameo appearance.

Production

Monster was announced by Mohanlal through his social media profiles on 10 November 2021, along with a poster crediting him as Lucky Singh, to be directed by Vysakh, written by Udaykrishna, and produced by Antony Perumbavoor. Filming also began on the same day. Vysakh said the idea came during the COVID-19 pandemic in India when large-scale productions, like his earlier collaborations with Udaykrishna, was difficult to execute.

Mohanlal plays a turban-clad Lucky Singh. It was the first Punjabi character in his career. Telugu actress Lakshmi Manchu made her Malayalam debut with Monster. She took martial art lessons in kalaripayattu for her role. About her role, she that "it was an opportunity for me to push myself and step out of my comfort zone". Manchu was called for the role by Mohanlal. Sudev Nair also has a major role.

Principal photography began on 10 November 2021. Its first schedule was completed on 20 November. Filming was held at Kochi. Every personnel on set was subjected to COVID-19 testing and the film was shot within a controlled environment and had entry restriction. For two weeks, the film was shot inside a set at VVM Studios, Eloor. Mohanlal, Manchu, Rose, Nair, and Jess performed in these portions. Monster was shot extensively in Kochi.

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