Mohanlal and Amitabh Bachchan in Major Ravi's film Hijack

Legendary star Amitabh Bachchan will most probably star opposite Mohanlal in Major Ravi's next flick Hijack. Bachchan, who consider Malayalam cinema in high esteem, had said recently that Mohanlal is the most natural actor in the country and he had been fortunate to co-star with him in a Hindi film. He also expressed interest to work with Mohanlal sooner.

These head honchos had shared screen in the 2007 film, Ram Gopal Varma Ki Aag with Mohanlal playing Thakur Baldev Singh and Bachchan playing his foe Gabbar Singh.

This is not the first time a director try to woo Big B for a Malayalam film. Vinayan who is popular for 'No star big hit' films have earlier given a try. Vinayan attempted to bring in Amithabh Bachchan for his last film Athisayan, but had to get satisfied with Jacky Shroff.

Mohanlal who has bestowed the honorary rank of Lieutenant Colonel in Indian Territorial Army hope Amitabh Bachchan would accept the invitation.

Like other Major Ravi films this flick too has military and patriotism as backdrop. The film's pre production work is in progress and other casts are not fixed.

On responding to high remuneration of the film stars, he pointed out, the movie-goers expect visual treat in cinema which require high cost. He said that he and Mammootty had been fortunate that they had come to the Malayalam cinema in its golden era when most talented directors were making films. He said that he was fortunate that he got the opportunity to remain active in the film industry for over 30 years.

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