New Delhi, Nov. 27 -- Veteran actor Mohanlal has expressed immense pride and joy as the 4K restoration of the iconic Malayalam film 'Kireedam' (1989) made its world premiere at the 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa.
The restored version, screened under the Special Screenings section, received an enthusiastic response from film lovers and festival attendees.
Sharing his thoughts on X, Mohanlal described the moment as both "delightfull" and "an honour," praising the meticulous efforts behind reviving a film that remains deeply personal to him. He highlighted the extensive restoration process, noting that the film was restored by NFDC- National Film Archive of India from a 35mm release print preserved for decades after ...