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Director Tharun Moorthy Denies Reports of Athimanoharam Shoot Halt Due to Script Issues

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Director Tharun Moorthy Denies Reports of Athimanoharam Shoot Halt Due to Script Issues

Reviewed byAniket Awate· Culture & Digital Media Writer· Edited byOjas Kale
Analysed 4 Jun 2026·2 sources analysed·Thodupuzha, India·Entertainment
Director Tharun Moorthy Denies Reports of Athimanoharam Shoot Halt Due to Script IssuesPreviousNext

Director Tharun Moorthy has denied reports that the shoot of his upcoming Malayalam film Athimanoharam, starring Mohanlal as Sub-Inspector T S Lovelajan, was halted due to script confusion. Filming has been ongoing in Thodupuzha for 78 days, though weather conditions have caused some delays. Moorthy urged the public not to spread unverified information, emphasizing the team's continued enthusiasm. The film, featuring Meera Jasmine, follows a police procedural and family drama, marking Mohanlal's 366th film and second collaboration with Moorthy.

TBN's observations

First-hand measurement across 2 sources

We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 0%, Centre 100%, Right 0%). Overall sentiment is positive (72/100). Lens Score 37/100 — moderate-to-low public interest.

Outlets analysed (first-hand measurement by TBN's Bias Engine):

  • indianexpress— balanced framing, positive sentiment
  • news18— balanced framing, positive sentiment
Political Bias
0%100%0%
Sentiment
72%
AI analysis of 2 sources · Published under editorial oversight by The Balanced News
Analysed 4 Jun 2026· How this analysis is produced· Editorial standards· Corrections

AI Analysis

Political bias across 2 sources
● Left 0%● Center 100%● Right 0%

The articles present a straightforward clarification from the film's director without political framing. Both sources focus on the director's denial of rumors and emphasize the ongoing production, reflecting a neutral entertainment news perspective without political viewpoints or partisan framing.

Sentiment — Positive (72/100)

The tone across the articles is neutral to positive, highlighting the director's reassurance and the film's progress despite weather challenges. There is an emphasis on dispelling misinformation and maintaining audience anticipation, resulting in a generally constructive and informative sentiment.

How 2 sources covered this story

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SourceTheir headlineBiasSentiment
indianexpressMohanlal's Athimanoharam shoot halted? Tharun Moorthy clears the air on rumoursCenterPositive
news18Mohanlal's Athimanoharam Director Dismisses Reports Claiming Shoot Was Stopped Due To Script ProblemsCenterPositive

Coverage timeline

news18 broke this story on 4 Jun, 01:16 pm. Other outlets followed.

  1. 1
    news184 Jun, 01:16 pm
    Mohanlal's Athimanoharam Director Dismisses Reports Claiming Shoot Was Stopped Due To Script Problems
  2. 2
    indianexpress4 Jun, 01:35 pm
    Mohanlal's Athimanoharam shoot halted? Tharun Moorthy clears the air on rumours

Lens Score breakdown

37/100
Public interest25/100
Coverage gap100%

Story is receiving appropriate media attention relative to public interest.

Story context

Category
Entertainment
Location
Thodupuzha, India
Sources analysed
2
Last analysed
4 Jun 2026
Key entities
Tharun MoorthyMohanlalInstagramThodupuzhaMeera JasmineMalayalam cinemaSports filmRam CharanShaji KumarJakes BejoyVivek HarshanRatheesh