Malayalam actor Dileep is set to headline a new film titled Henok – The Man in the Mist, directed by Ullas Krishna and produced by M Star Entertainments. The makers unveiled the film’s title look on October 19, marking the beginning of a new project for the actor.


The film was launched with a pooja ceremony in Alappuzha, with the tagline 'The investigation begins', hinting at an intriguing mystery-driven narrative. The project is envisioned as a whodunit thriller, with the makers keeping the storyline and Dileep’s character details under wraps.


The title and its accompanying visuals suggest a suspenseful narrative built around an investigation, with clues expected to lead to further questions as the story unfolds.


Henok – The Man in the Mist is directed by Ullas Krishna, who made his directorial debut with Pushpaka Vimanam in 2024. The new film brings him together with Dileep for a project that appears to explore a mystery-oriented storyline.


The screenplay is jointly written by Robin and Ullas Krishna. While the makers have not disclosed further details about the central conflict, the film’s title and promotional material have already set the tone for a suspense-filled entertainer.


Ensemble cast and technical crew


The film features an ensemble cast that includes Johny Antony, Grace Antony, Manoj K. U., Arjun Radhakrishnan, Emil George, Sudhi Koppa, Prarthana S., Shruti Jayan, Shaju Sreedhar, Raghunath Paleri, Nistar Sait, Pramod Veliyanad and Sohan Seenulal, among others.


Shajikumar handles cinematography, while Mujeeb Majeed is composing the music. Shafeeq V. B. is in charge of editing, and Sunil Das serves as production designer.

Produced by M Star Entertainments, the film will be distributed by Dulquer Salmaan’s Wayfarer Films.


With its mystery-thriller premise and ensemble cast, “Henok – The Man in the Mist” marks another addition to Dileep’s upcoming slate of Malayalam films. Further details regarding the plot and release date are awaited.