Kochi: Bhagyashri Borse has announced the completion of the first shooting schedule of Operation Ganga, the upcoming Malayalam film starring Mohanlal and directed by Vishnu Mohan. The actor shared the update on her Instagram Stories on Sunday, praising the director’s kindness and expressing her excitement about being part of the project.
Sharing a photograph with Vishnu Mohan, Bhagyashri wrote, “Had so much fun shooting for Operation Ganga. Vishnu Mohan sir, your kindness is your super power!!! I really admire you as a director. Thanks for having me (as part of this project).”
The announcement marks a milestone in the production of the much-anticipated film, which is based on India’s 2022 mission to evacuate citizens stranded in Ukraine and neighbouring regions following Russia’s invasion.
Bhagyashri Borse makes Malayalam debut
Operation Ganga marks Bhagyashri Borse’s debut in Malayalam cinema. The actor has previously appeared in films including Kaantha and Lenin, and her latest project brings her into the Malayalam film industry alongside some prominent names from Indian cinema.
Bhagyashri recently shared a photograph with Mohanlal, expressing her admiration for the veteran actor and describing the opportunity to work with him as a blessing.
“Every day of shoot, I get to see cinema through your eyes and learn from you.. you are truly gifted sir,” she wrote, reflecting on the experience of sharing the screen with the actor.
Her comments underline the learning experience she associates with working alongside established performers. For Bhagyashri, the film represents both a new language-industry debut and an opportunity to collaborate with experienced filmmakers and actors.
Arjun Rampal also makes Malayalam debut
The film also features Arjun Rampal, who is making his Malayalam cinema debut with Operation Ganga. The actor has previously spoken about his experience of working with Mohanlal, sharing his appreciation for the veteran star.
With Bhagyashri Borse and Arjun Rampal entering Malayalam cinema through the project, the film brings together performers from different film industries.
The ensemble cast also includes R Parthiban. Further details about the characters and the roles played by the actors have not been disclosed in the information available.
Film inspired by Operation Ganga evacuation mission
Operation Ganga draws its premise from the Indian government’s evacuation mission launched in 2022 to bring Indian citizens home from Ukraine during the Russian invasion.
The real-life operation involved efforts to evacuate Indian nationals, including a large number of students, amid a rapidly changing security situation. The film takes inspiration from this significant episode, placing a national evacuation effort at the centre of its narrative.
The project is produced by Gokulam Gopalan under the Sree Gokulam Movies banner. Given its subject and scale, the production is expected to require considerable planning and coordination.
Director Vishnu Mohan has previously indicated that a project of this ambition requires additional time to assemble the right technical team and prepare for production, rather than being approached as a routine Malayalam film.
Strong technical team behind the project
The film has brought together an experienced technical crew. Shashwat Sachdev is handling the music, while Sea Young Oh is the stunt choreographer.
Miroslaw Kuba Brozek is the cinematographer, Shameer Muhammed is the editor, and Rajeevan is the production designer.
The combination of an international evacuation backdrop, action choreography and a large ensemble cast suggests that the film will require careful coordination across its production departments. However, further details about the film’s visual approach, action sequences and narrative structure have not yet been announced.
With the first schedule now complete, the production is expected to move forward with its subsequent phases. The makers have not announced a release date in the information available.
For Bhagyashri Borse, the project marks an important step into Malayalam cinema, while its subject and cast place Operation Ganga among the upcoming films to watch for Mohanlal’s fans.