Fans of Bilal John Kurishingal can rejoice as the character is making a comeback! Art director Joseph Nellikal recently confirmed that director Amal Neerad is hard at work on the highly anticipated sequel to Big B, featuring Mammootty. Tentatively titled Bilal, the project will start production once Mammootty wraps up his current filming commitments.
In a conversation with Club FM, Nellikal assured fans that the project is not shelved and that plans are moving forward. This news has sparked excitement among fans eager to see the return of the iconic gangster Bilal John Kurishingal on the big screen.
Originally released in 2007, Big B may not have been a blockbuster, but it significantly influenced Malayalam cinema, showcasing how to craft mass action films. Inspired by the Hollywood thriller Four Brothers, the film highlighted Neerad’s creative vision, setting a benchmark for future projects. The original cast included Mammootty, Mamta Mohandas, and Manoj K Jayan, and it remains a standout in Mollywood action thrillers.
Meanwhile, Neerad’s latest film, Bougainvillea, is also performing well at the box office, crossing ₹30 crores despite receiving mixed reviews. As Bilal gears up for production, fans eagerly await more details about this exciting sequel.
