Mohanlal’s much-awaited L367 has finally got its official titleNow called Operation Ganga, the Vishnu Mohan directorial is inspired by India’s evacuation mission during the Russia-Ukraine war.
Published: September 5, 2026, 1:32 PM IST
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Mohanlal’s L367 titled as Operation Ganga (PC: Instagram)
Mohanlal’s next big project has finally revealed its official nameEarlier known by its working title L367, the South superstar’s upcoming film has been officially titled Operation GangaThe makers unveiled the title along with the first poster on September 5, 2026, giving fans the first major glimpse of the ambitious projectThe film, directed by National Award-winning filmmaker Vishnu Mohan, draws from India’s evacuation mission during the Russia-Ukraine warThe title itself immediately connects the film to one of the most significant rescue operations carried out by the Indian government in 2022While the makers have not revealed the complete storyline yet, the project is expected to bring a dramatic human story from that period to the big screen.
Operation Ganga first poster unveiled
Mohanlal shared the first poster along with the official title as,Operation Ganga, putting an end to months of curiosity around L367The project had been announced earlier this year, but the makers had kept its final title and several story details under wraps.
The poster features a female warrior statue holding a sword in one hand and a shield in the other handDense clouds surround the massive figure, partially concealing the city and creating a dramatic, imposing atmosphereA fighter jet can be seen flying alongside the statueThe title OPERATION GANGA is displayed on the poster with the tagline ‘A NATION’S PROMISE’.
The film is directed by Vishnu Mohan, who previously helmed MeppadiyanHis debut feature earned him the National Film Award for Best Debut Film of a DirectorOperation Ganga marks his collaboration with Mohanlal and is backed by Gokulam Gopalan under the Sree Gokulam Movies banner.
Operation Ganga cast
The upcoming film Operation Ganga features a strong cast led by Mohanlal in the lead roleThe film also stars Arjun Rampal, Adil Hussain, and Bhagyashri Borse in important rolesIt is directed by Vishnu Mohan, who is known for the film Meppadiyan.
The music for the film is composed by Shashwat SachdevThe movie is expected to be an action-oriented project with an international setting and a promising ensemble cast.
What is Operation Ganga about?
The film takes inspiration from Operation Ganga, the Indian government’s evacuation effort launched in 2022 after the Russia-Ukraine conflict left thousands of Indian citizens stranded in Ukraine, including a large number of students.
The real-life mission involved bringing stranded Indians back home through coordinated evacuation effortsReports state that around 22,500 Indian citizens were evacuated from Ukraine during the operation.
For now, the makers have kept several details about Operation Ganga, including its release date, under wrapsBut with the title and first poster now out, the film has moved one step closer to giving audiences a look at the story it plans to tell.
