'No script issues, no shoot halt': Director clears air on Mohanlal's Athimanoharam
Updated On: 05 June, 2026 10:16 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Tharun Moorthy has dismissed reports that Mohanlal’s Athimanoharam was halted due to script issues. Clarifying the rumours, he said filming has continued for 78 days, with only weather-related disruptions affecting schedules, and urged people not to spread misinformation

A still from Mohanlal's Athimanoharam
Reports claiming that the shoot of Mohanlal’s upcoming film Athimanoharam has been halted due to script-related issues have been dismissed by director Tharun Moorthy. The filmmaker recently took to social media to clarify that the rumours are baseless and that the production is progressing as planned despite weather-related challenges.
Director Tharun Moorthy breaks silence
Speculation about the film’s production surfaced online after several reports suggested that confusion in the script had forced the makers to pause shooting. Responding to the claims, Tharun stated that he had been receiving numerous calls and messages regarding the rumours and wanted to set the record straight.
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