Mohanlal's ‘Hridayapoorvam' drops soulful ‘Venmathi'; Onam release hype peaks
Malayalam superstar Mohanlal's upcoming family drama 'Hridayapoorvam', directed by veteran filmmaker Sathyan Anthikad, is fast becoming one of the most anticipated films of the year.
Now the makers have released the lyrical video of the film's melodious track 'Venmathi', exuding Onam vibes. The soothing composition which is set to tune by Justin Prabhakaran, has been soulfully rendered by Sid Sriram. Lyricist Manu Manjith's heartfelt words, accompanied by simple yet beautiful visuals, make the song a treat for both the ears and the eyes.
Adding to its uniqueness is an a capella portion sung by Shibi Srinivasan, with backing vocals from Feji, Indu Sanath, Devu Mathew, and Gayathry Rajiv.
Onam festivities get a cinematic touch
The timing of Venmathi's release could not be more perfect. The film is set for an Onam 2025 release, with the lyrical track dropping just days ahead of the festivities.
Mohanlal himself shared the song on his social media handles, writing, '#Hridayapoorvam lyrical video #Venmathi out now!' The film's production house too shared the song with the caption, 'Good things take time… and this one's straight from the heart.'
Venmathi Lyrical Video - Hridayapoorvam | Mohanlal | Sathyan Anthikad |Sid Sriram|Justin Prabhakaran
Netizens react - 'Heavenly'
Fans have already begun hailing the track as an 'Onam gift,' adding to the celebratory mood that accompanies Mohanlal's films during festival seasons. One comment read, "Hoping Lalettan to score a hattrick blockbuster with Hridayapoorvam." Another comment read, "Wat a freshness !!!!.." A third one commented, "Justin Prabhakar is so under utilized by Tamil Industry. Glad that he is making a mark in Malayalam. Kunjiramayanam, Pachu and now Hridayapoorvam.
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Comedy, heart, and Sathyan Anthikad's magic
Beyond its music, 'Hridayapoorvam' has already raised expectations thanks to a teaser released earlier. The teaser was filled with situational humor and shows Mohanlal in a lighthearted exchange with a non-Malayali fan of Fahadh Faasil. The teaser perfectly blends humor with cultural quirks in a way that only Sathyan Anthikad can.
With a stellar supporting cast that includes Malavika Mohanan, Sangeeth Prathap, Siddique, Sangita, Lalu Alex, and Baburaj, the film will release on August 28.
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