Hridayapoorvam countdown begins: Why you should watch Mohanlal-Malavika Mohanan's feel-good film

On a day that was buzzing with actor-producer Dulquer Salmaan’s exciting announcements from Lokah to Kaantha, Mohanlal’s upcoming film Hridayapoorvam also hogged attention. With just 30 days left for the release of his much-anticipated Hridayapoorvam, superstar Mohanlal had given us a peek into all the laughter on the set with a short BTS video. Given that it is helmed by veteran director Sathyan Anthikad and boasts a host of talents from Mohanlal to Malavika Mohanan and Sangeeth Prathap, Hridayapoorvam promises to be a feel-good film. Before its August 28 release, let’s take a look at the reasons as to why you should watch Hridayapoorvam

Why watch Mohanlal's Hridayapoorvam

Mohanlal-Sathyan Anthikad

The biggest reason why Malayalis are eager to watch Hridayapoorvam is that it brings back the hit collaboration of Mohanlal and Sathyan Anthikad. The superstar and master filmmaker have delivered several hits together in the past with films such as Nadodikattu, Pattanapravesham, among several others, that remain a fan favourite. Their last movie together was Ennum Eppozhum in 2015, which also featured Manju Warrier in a key role.

Promise of a feel-good film

The veteran filmmaker Sathyan Anthikad is known for his brand of films, which will have relatable characters and settings. His films are usually known for their rooted stories, narrated with a dose of comedy, that will bring a smile to the audience. An old-world charm and likeable characters are hallmarks of his films that remain entertaining. His films, such as Mazhavilkavadi, Sasneham, and My Dear Muthachan, beautifully blend humour with family drama.

Break from Mohanlal thrillers

Notably, Hridayapoorvam is the third theatrical release of Mohanlal after Thudarum and Empuraan this year, both of which were action-packed thrillers. With the Sathyan Anthikad film, Mohanlal returns to the feel-good genre after a hiatus. Most of his successful films in the recent past have been crime thrillers or films such as the legal drama Neru.

Sangeeth Prathap, Malavika Mohanan in cast

Another interesting factor is that Mohanlal would be joining hands with the young actor Sangeeth Prathap, who shot to fame with the rom-com Premalu in 2024. The short glimpses released thus far show a good bromance between the iconic star and new-age actor, sparking excitement among fans.

Malavika Mohanan too appears in a key role. It would be interesting to note how Sathyan Anthikad will portray the actress, as he has already said that she is not the heroine of Mohanlal.

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FAQs

Q. Which is the latest film of Mohanlal Sathyan Anthikad?

A. Mohanlal's latest film with Sathyan Anthikad is Hridayapoorvam, which releases on August 28, 2025.

Q. Which is the biggest hit movie of Mohanlal?

A. Mohanlal's first release of 2025, Empuraan, is among the highest-grossing Malayalam films. His next film Thudarum was also a blockbuster hit.

Q. Which is the 300th film of Mohanlal?

A. Mohanlal's 300th film was Snehaveedu, which was also directed by Sathyan Anthikad.