Khalid Rahman gushes about working with Mammootty on 'Unda'; says superstar is 'grounded' despite being the senior most on set | - The Times of India
Director Khalid Rahman shared his memorable experience working with Malayalam superstar Mammootty on the 2019 film 'Unda'. Khalid described Mammootty as a respectful and humble individual who always made sure to put everyone at ease on set.
During an interview with Galatta Plus the 34-year-old director shared that despite being the only senior member among a predominantly young cast and crew, the veteran star never let his stature intimidate others. Instead, he would often adjust to their level and not let any feel intimidated by him.
He said, "Mammukka is a very great guy; he’s always respectful towards us. Mammootty sir was actually trapped in Unda because everyone around him, including actors and technicians, was under the age of 30. He always looked like a poor fellow because he’s the only one who is an elder there."
Easy to narrate Mammootty scripts
Khalid also mentioned how Mammootty was always ready to listen and adapt and made it easy for him to narrate the script. The director praised the actor for his professionalism and eagerness to learn, even asking for retakes to ensure perfection.
About 'Unda'
Speaking of the film 'Unda', an action-comedy film, marked Khalid Rahman's second directorial venture. It featured Mammootty as a police officer leading a team to a remote area for election duty, where they face unexpected challenges. The film received critical acclaim for its story and Mammootty's performance.
Upcoming releases
Moving forward, Khalid Rahman is set to appear in the lead role for his upcoming film '
Alappuzha Gymkhana
', a coming-of-age sports comedy. The movie follows a group of students who learn boxing to secure college admissions through sports quotas. The film is scheduled for release on April 10, 2025.
Meanwhile, Mammootty is gearing up for his next releases, including the game thriller 'Bazooka' directed by Deeno Dennis, which also stars Gautham Vasudev Menon and will be released on April 10th, 2025.
He also has projects like '
Kalamkaval
' and the tentatively titled 'MMMN' in the pipeline.
