Kochi: Legendary actors Mammootty, Mohanlal and Kamal Haasan will headline Hortus, the art and literary festival organised by Malayala Manorama. The event will be held from November 27 to 30 across venues in Kochi, with the main programmes at Nehru Park and Rajendra Maidan.

Mammootty will inaugurate the festival at 6 pm on November 27 at Rajendra Maidan. Mohanlal, who is scheduled to attend the valedictory session on November 30, will announce the dates for the next edition of Hortus. Kamal Haasan will deliver the keynote address on November 29.

Hortus marks Mammootty’s first public appearance in Kochi after his brief sabbatical from cinema. Mohanlal’s presence comes in the wake of his recent Dadasaheb Phalke Award honour, while Kamal Haasan will be making his first public appearance in Kerala since his nomination to the Rajya Sabha.

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Across seven lakeside venues in Kochi, including Rajendra Maidan and Subhash Park, nearly 400 sessions will be held as part of Hortus. Cultural programmes will light up the evenings, featuring an impressive lineup of eminent personalities from India and abroad.

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