Mohanlal to join Kannur Teritorial Army Madras Regiment for Training on 25th March 2010

Malyalam Superstar Mohanlal to join the barracks of the 122 Infantry Battalion for Training on March 25th 2010. Earlier (July 9, 2009 )Mohanlal joined as Lt. Colonel (Hon.) rank in Territorial Army (TA)of India. Army chief General Deepak Kapoor handed over the title of Lt. Colonel by pinning the Ashoka Lion and star on Mohan Lal's shoulders, at a ceremony in South Block, New Delhi.

Mohanlal's visit to the battalion's parent unit here for four days and his participation in a civic reception being accorded to the battalion to honour its achievements are all set to be a major attraction here. Elaborate arrangements were under way at the TA unit here for offering the actor mandatory post-commission training at the parent unit.

Explaining the programmes being organised at the unit in connection with Superstar Mohanlal's visit here, battalion Commandant Col. Davidson Kolath said that he would undergo training in weapon training and battle drills, among others. The training would start on March 25 evening when the actor would reach here. On 26/03/2010, the Malayalam Superstar would undergo day and night training in the basics of various physical and battle skills, he said adding that the training would offer Mohalal to do whatever he was supposed to do as a brand ambassador of the TA. The training would also continue on March 27, he said.