Leading South actress Samantha, who was away from acting, is gearing up for her comeback with the new web series 'Citadel'. Even more exciting is the news of her Malayalam debut film, which will mark her return to the big screens. This news has sparked a lot of buzz online among the fans.

The latest buzz from Malayalam media suggests that Samantha is poised to take on the leading lady role alongside Mammootty in the upcoming film directed by Gautham Vasudev Menon. This collaboration already created a significant buzz among the fans. Initially, Nayanthara was rumoured to star in the film, but she is out as of now.

As per the reports, the untitled movie is slated to be a crime investigation thriller penned by Naveen Bhaskar, with Jomon T John handling the cinematography. The shooting is expected to kick off in Chennai on June 15, with Mammootty joining the sets on June 20th. However, until an official confirmation is made, take this information with a grain of salt.