Malayalam movies are now much talked about, sought after for viewing. It has taken time for realism filled, low budget and totally identifiable cinema to overflow beyond Kerala, making 2023 and 2024 the years of Mollywood. But wait, another phenomenon has just shot to prominence to make 2025 as the year of (trumpets) Mohanlal, Lalettan. Lal is on a roll and his level of popularity as a vasool Raja is going to take a big effort by other stars to even come close. Why? Even as Empuraan 2 is on OTT, his latest hit Thudarum is going strong in theatres, delaying its OTT appearance. Lalettan’s team have just unveiled the first look of soon to release Hridayapoorvam, directed by Sathyan Anthikad, no pushover as a director of hits. Lalettan fans are giddy with anticipation for Hridayapoorvam. Malavika Mohanan, Sangeeth Parthap, Sangita, Siddique, SP Charan among others. Fans may recall that Lal has worked with Sathyan in numerous films, and this teaming up is after 10 years. Already Thudarum has swayed the audience (some say it’s another avatar of Drishyam) and word-of-mouth approval rating is high. Even as Lalettan is yet to feel the weight of adoration, two pan India films, Kannappa and Vrishaba have been announced. But the year-end bonanza for Mohan Lal fans is the film starring Mammootty, Boba, Fahad Fazil, Nayanthara , Revathi, Rajiv Menon and more. What more can an artist aspire for? Choice of directors, acceptable scripts and dedication to his craft have raised Mohan Lal to enviable heights. 2025 is definitely the year of Mohan Lal.
