Suresh Gopi’s ‘Commissioner’ set for Onam re-release after 31 years: Reports

Malayalam action classic 'Commissioner', one of the most iconic films in Suresh Gopi’s illustrious career, is reportedly set for a grand re-release, 31 years after its original release in 1994.Iconic actioner returnsAs reported by On Manorama, the re-release is timed for the Onam festival. High Studios is currently handling the 4K remastering of the film, following their successful revival of titles like 'Devadoothan' and 'Chotta Mumbai'. For fans awaiting a sequel or the return of Suresh Gopi in a similar avatar, this remastered version promises to be the next best thing.'Janaki Vs State of Kerala' release haltedIn other news, Suresh Gopi's upcoming court drama 'Janaki Vs State of Kerala', has run into fresh trouble.

Just a day before its planned release on June 27, the film failed to receive clearance from the Censor Board’s revision committee. The film stars Suresh Gopi and Anupama Parameshwaran in lead roles and was earlier cleared by the regional panel in Kerala.

However, the revision committee in Mumbai has upheld the earlier objection, demanding that the titular character “Janaki” be renamed—a directive that has stunned the film’s makers.

Director Pravin Narayanan expressed his frustration in a Facebook post, noting that the board’s stand remains unchanged despite regional approval.Ottakomban returnsMeanwhile, Suresh Gopi's long-delayed project 'Ottakomban' is finally seeing signs of revival. On Suresh Gopi's birthday, the makers of the action film shared a striking new poster and a short video from the set. The makers shared the update with a note that read, "Battalion, get ready! Ottakomban arrives!" The movie features Suresh Gopi, Abhinaya, Lal, Indrajith Sukumaran, Chemban Vinod Jose, Vijayaraghavan, Lalu Alex, Kabir Duhan Singh, Johny Antony, Biju Pappan, and Meghana Raj in pivotal roles.

'Ottakomban' is surely the most-awaited upcoming film of Suresh Gopi.