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Arjun Rampal and Mohanlal pose together during the Operation Ganga shoot in Tbilisi.
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News18•01-10-2026, 18:31
Arjun Rampal Joins Mohanlal in 'Operation Ganga,' Fans React to "Major Iqbal With Major Mahadevan"
  • •Arjun Rampal confirmed his collaboration with Mohanlal for the upcoming Malayalam film Operation Ganga, sharing photos from Tbilisi, Georgia, where filming is underway.
  • •Rampal, known for his role as ISI agent Major Iqbal, expressed his honor and inspiration working with the "supremely talented and gifted" Mohanlal.
  • •Fans quickly drew connections between Rampal's Major Iqbal and Mohanlal's recurring character Major Mahadevan, creating excitement for the unexpected pairing.
  • •Mohanlal has portrayed Major Mahadevan in several films, including Keerthi Chakra, Kurukshetra, Kandahar, and 1971: Beyond Borders.
  • •Bhagyashri Borse also joins the cast, hinting at a potential spy setup for Operation Ganga with her caption "#AgentOnDuty" alongside Mohanlal.

Key Questions Answered

Operation Ganga is a high-octane survival thriller directed by Vishnu Mohan that takes inspiration from India's large-scale evacuation mission to rescue thousands of Indian citizens and students stranded in Ukraine during the 2022 Russia-Ukraine war.

The film stars Malayalam superstar Mohanlal alongside Bollywood actor Arjun Rampal, Bhagyashri Borse, Parthiban, and Adil Hussain. It is directed by Vishnu Mohan, produced by Gokulam Gopalan under Sree Gokulam Movies, with action choreography by Sea Young Oh and music by Shashwat Sachdev.

Operation Ganga is currently being shot at real locations in Tbilisi, Georgia. Bollywood actor Arjun Rampal, who recently starred as ISI agent Major Iqbal in the Dhurandhar films, has joined the project in a key role alongside Mohanlal.