Superstar Mohanlal has announced that Ugandan dance troupe Triplets Ghetto Kids will be part of his upcoming Malayalam film ‘Operation Ganga’. The actor shared a video of the performers dancing to ‘Okkela Okkela’, a popular song from his 1997 film ‘Varnappakittu’.Directed by Vishnu Mohan, the upcoming action drama draws inspiration from India’s 2022 evacuation mission in Ukraine. Mohanlal’s social media post has also attracted attention because of the song’s connection to speculation surrounding his appearance in Rajinikanth’s ‘Jailer 2’.
Mohanlal welcomes Triplets Ghetto Kids to ‘Operation Ganga’
Mohanlal shared the dance video on social media and confirmed the Ugandan group’s involvement in his upcoming film.“Delighted to have the incredibly talented Triplets Ghetto Kids join me in my upcoming film, ‘Operation Ganga’, directed by Vishnu Mohan,” Mohanlal wrote in the caption accompanying the video.
Why ‘Okkela Okkela’ recalls ‘Jailer 2’
The selection of ‘Okkela Okkela’ has revived memories of online discussions that emerged ahead of the release of Rajinikanth’s ‘Jailer 2’. At the time, posts on X suggested that Mohanlal’s character, Mathew, would appear in a stylish sequence accompanied by the track.However, the anticipated moment did not appear in the film as some fans had expected. This led to discussions about Mohanlal’s screen presence and the handling of his character in the sequel.
Joby Kodakara addresses the ‘Jailer 2’ controversy
The debate over Mohanlal’s appearance in ‘Jailer 2’ also brought attention to Joby Kodakara, who worked as the actor’s body double. Joby addressed the issue in an interview with the YouTube channel Jango Space.He clarified that only parts of his hands and legs appeared in a few shots. He also denied claims that his face was used in the climax. The controversy intensified after Joby shared photographs of himself in Mohanlal’s Mathew look on the film’s release day.
What is ‘Operation Ganga’ about?
‘Operation Ganga’ is an upcoming Malayalam action drama directed by Vishnu Mohan and starring Mohanlal. The film takes inspiration from India’s 2022 evacuation operation, which helped bring Indian students and other citizens home from Ukraine during the Russia-Ukraine war.‘Operation Ganga’ also marks Bollywood actor Arjun Rampal’s Malayalam cinema debut.
