Archive · 1 Oct 2026
Arjun Rampal Makes Malayalam Debut With Mohanlal’s Operation Ganga
Arjun Rampal is acting in a Malayalam movie for the first time.
The movie is called Operation Ganga.
Mohanlal is also starring in it.
Vishnu Mohan is directing the film.
The story is inspired by a real rescue mission carried out by India in 2022.
That mission brought home Indians who were stranded in Ukraine and nearby countries.
The movie is being filmed in Georgia, including Tbilisi.
Mohanlal said that Rampal is a talented and fun actor to work with.
Arjun Rampal is making his Malayalam film debut opposite Mohanlal in Operation Ganga.
The film is directed by Vishnu Mohan and inspired by India’s 2022 evacuation mission.
Operation Ganga rescued Indian citizens and students stranded in Ukraine and neighbouring countries.
The film is being shot during an extensive three-month schedule in Georgia and Tbilisi.
Mohanlal praised Rampal as a fine actor and enjoyable co-star while speaking from the sets.
- Who
- Arjun Rampal, Mohanlal, and director Vishnu Mohan are associated with the film.
- What
- Operation Ganga is a Malayalam film inspired by India’s 2022 evacuation mission.
- When
- The story is based on the 2022 mission, while filming is taking place over a three-month schedule.
- Where
- The film is being shot in Georgia, including Tbilisi.
- Why
- The film aims to recreate the high-stakes circumstances of the evacuation of Indians stranded in Ukraine and neighbouring countries.
- Film
- Operation Ganga
- Lead actors
- Mohanlal and Arjun Rampal
- Director
- Vishnu Mohan
- Rampal’s role in Malayalam cinema
- The film marks his Malayalam debut
- Inspiration
- India’s 2022 Operation Ganga evacuation mission
- Filming locations
- Georgia and Tbilisi
- Production schedule
- An extensive three-month shoot