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Director Tharun Moorthy Denies Reports of Halted Shoot for Mohanlal's Athimanoharam

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Director Tharun Moorthy Denies Reports of Halted Shoot for Mohanlal's Athimanoharam

Analysed 5 Jun 2026·5 sources analysed·Thodupuzha, India·Entertainment
Director Tharun Moorthy Denies Reports of Halted Shoot for Mohanlal's AthimanoharamPreviousNext

Director Tharun Moorthy has denied rumours that the shoot of his upcoming Malayalam film Athimanoharam, starring Mohanlal, was halted due to script confusion. He confirmed that filming has been ongoing in Thodupuzha for 78 days despite weather-related challenges. Moorthy urged the public not to spread unverified information, emphasizing that such rumours cause unnecessary confusion and affect the team's efforts. Athimanoharam features Mohanlal as Sub-Inspector T S Lovelajan and marks his 366th film.

TBN's observations

First-hand measurement across 5 sources

We measured how 5 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 0%, Centre 100%, Right 0%). Overall sentiment is positive (68/100). Lens Score 37/100 — moderate-to-low public interest.

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

  • timesnow— balanced framing, positive sentiment
  • httpswwwoutlookindiacom— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
  • hindustantimes— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
  • indianexpress— balanced framing, positive sentiment
  • news18— balanced framing, positive sentiment
Political Bias
0%100%0%
Sentiment
68%
AI analysis of 5 sources · Published under editorial oversight by The Balanced News
Analysed 5 Jun 2026· How this analysis is produced· Editorial standards· Corrections

AI Analysis

Political bias across 5 sources
● Left 0%● Center 100%● Right 0%

The article group presents a straightforward clarification from the film's director, focusing on production updates without political framing. Sources emphasize debunking misinformation and highlight the director's appeal against unverified rumours. The coverage is centered on entertainment industry developments, with no evident political perspectives or partisan viewpoints.

Sentiment — Positive (68/100)

The overall tone across the articles is neutral to positive, reflecting reassurance and clarification from the director. While acknowledging challenges like weather disruptions, the coverage emphasizes ongoing progress and enthusiasm in filming. The sentiment discourages misinformation, promoting a constructive and supportive atmosphere around the film's production.

How 5 sources covered this story

Each source's own headline, political lean, and sentiment — so you can see framing differences at a glance.

Reviewed byAniket Awate· Culture & Digital Media Writer· Edited byOjas Kale
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SourceTheir headlineBiasSentiment
timesnowMohanlal's Athimanoharam Director Tharun Moorthy Confirms Shoot Is On TrackCenterPositive
httpswwwoutlookindiacomMohanlal's Athimanoharam Shoot Stopped Due To Script Issues? Director Tharun Moorthy Issues Clarification Outlook IndiaCenterNeutral
hindustantimesMohanlal's Athimanoharam shoot halted due to script issues? Director Tharun Moorthy clarifiesCenterNeutral
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
  3. 3
    hindustantimes5 Jun, 12:39 am
    Mohanlal's Athimanoharam shoot halted due to script issues? Director Tharun Moorthy clarifies
  4. 4
    httpswwwoutlookindiacom5 Jun, 04:37 am
    Mohanlal's Athimanoharam Shoot Stopped Due To Script Issues? Director Tharun Moorthy Issues Clarification Outlook India
  5. 5
    timesnow5 Jun, 05:49 am
    Mohanlal's Athimanoharam Director Tharun Moorthy Confirms Shoot Is On Track

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
5
Last analysed
5 Jun 2026
Key entities
MohanlalInstagramThodupuzhaMalayalam cinemaTharun MoorthyScreenplayMeera JasmineSocial mediaSports filmRam CharanShaji KumarJakes Bejoy