‘Aaraattu’ aka ‘Neyyattinkara Gopante Aaraattu’ is one of the most anticipated upcoming films of Mohanlal. Directed by B Unnikrishnan, the film was supposed to release in theatres for the Onam season of 2021. But owing to the second wave of coronavirus pandemic, the release date was pushed. The movie is now slated to hit the screens on October 14, 2021, as a pooja release.

The Mohanlal starrer is reportedly being made as one of the most expensive projects in the superstar's career. Kollywood diva Shraddha Srinath is appearing as the female lead in the movie that has KGF villain Garuda Ram, playing the lead antagonist. Penned by Udayakrishna, the film also features actors Sangeeth Sivan, Nedumudi Venu, Sai Kumar, Siddique, Vijayaraghavan, Indrans, Johny Antony, Sheela, Rachana Narayanankutty, and Swasika in important roles. Music maestro AR Rahman is making a cameo performance in a special music video for the film.