Malayalam cinema lovers, get ready for a shot of nostalgia, warmth, and laughter! The favorite pair Mohanlal and Sathyan Anthikad returns with Hridayapoorvam (transl. Heartily), an upcoming Malayalam-language family drama set to pull at our heartstrings while delivering wholesome entertainment. It’s their 20th collaboration—and fans couldn’t be more excited.
The film is scheduled for a big Onam festive release on August 28, 2025. Whether you grew up watching Mohanlal’s old-school dramas or want a break from high-octane action or suspense thrillers, this one is a must-watch.
What Is Hridayapoorvam About?
While the plot is not yet completely revealed, Hridayapoorvam is expected to be a slice-of-life tale rooted in family values, human relationships, and emotional bonding – everything one would expect from a Sathyan Anthikad classic.
The teaser offers a glimpse into Sandeep Balakrishnan’s (Mohanlal) daily life, featuring gentle humour, minor conflicts, and sweet moments. His interactions with the young leads, particularly Deepa Mathews (Malavika Mohanan), are suggestive of a richly layered character sketch. But don’t anticipate an ordinary love story—the makers have made it clear that this is not a love angle.
Watch a teaser here for Hridayapoorvam
Check out the teaser and see how interestingly it includes references to one of the current Malayalam stars, Fahadh Faasil, blending satire and realism seamlessly.
Film Details
Title: Hridayapoorvam (Heartily)
Language: Malayalam
Genre: Family Drama
Cast and characters: Mohanlal as Sandeep Balakrishnan, Malavika Mohanan as Deepa Mathews, Sangeeth Prathap as Jerry Thomas, and Sangita Madhavan Nair, Siddique, Baburaj, Sabitha Anand, Lalu Alex, Janardhanan, and S.P. Charan in pivotal roles.
Director: Sathyan Anthikad
Story: Akhil Sathyan
Screenplay: Sonu T. P.
Music: Justin Prabhakaran
Cinematography: Anu Moothedath
Editing: K. Rajagopal
Release Date: August 28, 2025 (Onam)
Hridayapoorvam also appears to have the right ingredients—Mohanlal’s ageless charm, Sathyan Anthikad’s gentle direction, and a fresh-yet-timeless Malayalam feel. With its Onam release around the corner, it’s poised to be a festival hit with audiences craving for emotion, humor, and heart.
Stay tuned for an official trailer and more updates; this is one film that promises to live up to its name: heartily Malayalam, heartily emotional.
