Mohanlal’s ‘Athimanoharam’ Stalls at Sabarimala Over Forest Rules

Mohanlal’s upcoming Malayalam film Athimanoharam began shooting at the Sabarimala temple complex in Kerala, a site that draws millions of pilgrims each year.
The production team soon encountered difficulties when the state forest department invoked stringent protection rules that limit access and activities within the ecologically sensitive forest area surrounding the shrine.
Authorities have asked the crew to curtail equipment usage, restrict movement to designated zones and adhere to a tight schedule, causing noticeable delays in the shoot.
Filmmakers are currently in talks with officials to ensure compliance while attempting to keep the filming timeline intact.
The episode underscores the growing tension between film crews and environmental safeguards in protected locations across the country.