Minnal Murali trailer: Tovino Thomas plays the neighborhood superhero with quirky sense of humour 

The trailer of the upcoming Malayalam superhero film Minnal Murali sees Tovino Thomas as an ordinary Joe who gains his power after being struck by lightning, becoming the fastest man alive. 

Directed by Basil Joseph, this will be the first superhero film to come out of the Malayalam film industry.

Talking about Minnal Murali, Tovino said in a statement, "Minnal Murali is the kind of story that will engross and captivate everyone until the very end. I play the enigmatic character, Jaison AKA Minnal Murali, who is hit by a bolt of lightning and gets supernatural powers. Taking on the role of Minnal Murali has been a challenging experience for me. Basil Joseph’s vision is truly unparalleled and I can’t wait for audiences around the world to watch it."

Minnal Murali will be premiered on Netflix in Malayalam, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and English.

On the experience of making a superhero film, Basil said, "I have always been a huge fan of superhero fiction, right from the comic books to the early noir superhero movies. I wanted to find the best superhero origin stories that would appeal to a wide set of the audience; and with Minnal Murali, that dream has come to life. Thanks to Weekend Blockbusters for the opportunity, Tovino for his dedication and having Netflix as a partner to complete our vision,” he said.

The film also stars Guru Somasundaram, Harisree Ashokan and Aju Varghese.

Minnal Murali will have its worldwide premiere on the streaming platform on 24 December.

Check out the trailer and let us know if you are keen on watching the film.