Veteran actor Mammootty has officially resumed work, and his return has already created a buzz on the internet. The actor, who reached Hyderabad on Tuesday for the next schedule of Mahesh Narayanan’s much-anticipated multistarrer MMMN, was warmly welcomed by fans and well-wishers.

Just before checking into his hotel, Mammootty was seen meeting acclaimed Bollywood filmmaker Anurag Kashyap. Producer Anto Joseph, a long-time collaborator of the actor, shared a short video of their interaction on social media, quickly drawing attention from cinephiles. The clip, showing the two exchanging smiles and greetings, has already set off a wave of speculation online. It is not yet clear whether Anurag, who is also an actor, will be part of the cast of MMMN, or if the meeting signals the possibility of a new collaboration. Fans are already wondering if Anurag was trying to pitch a potential project to the veteran actor.

It is also not certain if the entire ensemble of actors will join Mammootty in the Hyderabad schedule of MMMN. The film, reportedly titled Patriot, features a powerhouse cast that includes Mohanlal, Fahadh Faasil, Kunchacko Boban, Nayanthara, Revathi and Darshana Rajendran.

For now, Mammootty is gearing up to return to sets under the lens of cinematographer Manush Nandan (Dunki, Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani). Produced by Anto Joseph along with C R Salim and Subhash Manuel, the political espionage thriller first went on floors in Sri Lanka in November 2024.

The Hyderabad schedule marks Mammootty’s much-awaited comeback to filming after a brief break that had led to speculation about his health. The actor himself put those concerns to rest earlier on Tuesday with a stylish photo on social media, captioned: “Back to doing what I love most in life after a short break. Words aren’t enough to thank everyone who checked on me during my absence. The camera is calling… 😊”

The update has sent fans into celebration mode, with social media brimming with warm messages of relief and excitement.