Hridayapoorvam, Lokah FDFS showtimes out, here's when you can watch the Onam releases

Key points

• The first two Onam releases are Mohanlal-led Hridayapoorvam and Kalyani Priyadarshan’s Lokah: Chapter 1 - Chandra on August 28, 2025
• Both films are highly anticipated but there won't be any special fan FDFS shows early in the morning 
• Kalyani Priyadarshan has one more Onam release this year, Odum Kuthira Chadum Kuthira

We are just a week away from the big Onam releases. Mohanlal-led Hridayapoorvam and Kalyani Priyadarshan’s Lokah: Chapter 1 - Chandra will open the Onam box office, as they both release on August 28, 2025. The first-day-first-show (FDFS) timings are also out, it the first show will be at…

Hridayapoorvam, Lokah FDFS show timings

The first show of Lokah: Chapter 1 - Chandra, starring Kalyani Priyadarshan and Naslen, will start at 9am on August 28, 2025. On the other hand, Mohanlal and Sathyan Anthikad’s Hridayapoorvam will have its first show a bit later at 9.30am next Thursday. Notably, Mohanlal’s last film Thudarum also skipped early morning special shows for fans and started at 10 am, unlike the star’s first film of the year, Empuraan, which had 5am shows. Mohanlal along with his family had also watched the Lucifer sequel in theatres on March 27, 2025.

Hridayapoorvam cast

Apart from Mohanlal, Hridayapoorvam features actress Malavika Mohanan as the female lead along with Sangeeth Prathap of Premalu fame in a key role. Mohanlal appears as the middle-aged Sandeep Balakrishnan, while Malavika is seen as Prabha Mathews, a Malayali who lives in Pune. Sangita Madhavan Nair, Siddique, Lalu Alex, and Janardhanan form the supporting cast of this heartwarming film by Sathyan Anthikad.

Also read: Mohanlal on daughter Vismaya's entry into Malayalam cinema: ‘Never wished my children to become great actors’ 

Lokah: Chapter 1 - Chandra cast

Kalyani Priyadarshan leads this superhero film, one of a kind in Malayalam along with Naslen. Chandu Salimkumar, Deepak Parambol and Sandy Master also appear in other key roles in the film, which is backed by Dulquer Salmaan. The first song from the film, ThaniLokah Murakkari, was released on Wednesday, garnering positive feedback. Dominic Arun has helmed this woman superhero film. Kalyani Priyadarshan has one more Onam release this year, Odum Kuthira Chadum Kuthira.

FAQs

Q. Who are the actors in Mohanlal Sathyan Anthikad new movie?

A. The actors in Mohanlal-Sathyan Anthikad new movie Hridayapoorvam are Malavika Mohanan, Sangeeth Prathap and Sangita Madhavan Nair, along with Siddique, Lalu Alex, and Janardhanan.

Q. Who is the editor of Hridayapoorvam movie?

A. K. Rajagopal is the editor of Hridayapoorvam movie

Q. Which super superhero movie is Kalyani Priyadarshan?

Superhero movie of Kalyani Priyadarshan is Lokah: Chapter 1 - Chandra, which releases in theatres on August 28, 2025