Dulquer Salmaan to Basil Joseph: Actors who made Lokah, Hridayapoorvam, OKCK, more appealing
The cameos by the most notable actors in the industry added to the alluring elements of Onam films, including Lokah and Hridayapoorvam, and increased the thrill among the audience in theatres.
Last Updated: 05.35 PM, Aug 30, 2025
Ahead of Onam, a number of eagerly awaited films had their theatrical debuts towards the end of August, giving Malayalam moviegoers even more reason to celebrate. The cameos by some of the most notable actors in the industry added to these films' alluring elements and increased the thrill and surprise in cinemas.
Cameos in Malayalam 2025 Onam releases
Hridayapoorvam
The Mohanlal-starrer, which is helmed by Sathyan Anthikad, was previously said to feature guest appearances from Basil Joseph and Meera Jasmine. The viewers has been impressed by the appearance of both actors, who are popular amongst family audience. In addition to the inclusion of these celebrities, the film is receiving appreciation for its heartwarming plot and performances, particularly those of Mohanlal and Sangeeth Prathap.
Lokah: Chapter 1 - Chandra
Out of all the other films, this fantasy thriller boasts the most cameos. Even though Tovino Thomas and Dulquer Salmaan's guest appearances were previously confirmed, the audience was totally unaware of the other popular ones, which added to the excitement in theatres. Tovino Thomas and Dulquer Salmaan's roles in Lokah, meanwhile, just hint at how crucial they are. The upcoming franchise chapters should provide deeper details about their characters.
Odum Kuthira Chaadum Kuthira
Dhyan Sreenivasan has a little part in this romantic comedy drama. With Fahadh Faasil and Kalyani Priyadarshan playing the main parts, Dhyan, who has been making cameos in a lot of films lately, enhanced the light-hearted quotient of the flick. The reviews for Odum Kuthira Chaadum Kuthira are divided, while Lokah and Hridayapoorvam are still doing well at the box office.
Maine Pyar Kiya
The crowd did not expect a cameo in this romantic comedy action thriller. Similar to its ensemble, which primarily consists of promising performers, the filmmakers decided to include Antony Varghese Pepe, a young action hero who is popular with youngsters, in a minor role. Hridhu Haroon, Preity Mukhundan, Askar Ali, and Arjyou all play important parts in Maine Pyar Kiya.
FAQs
Q. Is Odum Kuthira Chaadum Kuthira good?
A. Fahadh Faasil's latest film Odum Kuthira Chaadum Kuthira opened to mixed reviews, with some people finding it entertaining while others panned the movie as disappointing.
Q. Which Malayalam movies are coming out in Onam 2025?
A. Mohanlal's Hridayapoorvam, Kalyani Priyadarshan and Naslen's Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra, Fahadh Faasil's Odum Kuthira Chaadum Kuthira and Maine Pyar Kiya, starring Preity Mukhundhan and Hridhu Haroon, released for Onam 2025.
Q. What is the Lokah movie about?
A. The Lokah movie is about a mysterious woman named Chandra, who has to protect her loved ones. Kalyani Priyadarshan appears as Chandra in the role of a superhero.