Mohanlal turns 65: ‘Kannappa' makers reveal divine glimpse as Kirata
Malayalam cinema's legendary icon Mohanlal celebrated his 65th birthday on May 21, 2025, and fans were treated to a divine surprise.
The team behind the upcoming mythological pan- Indian epic 'Kannappa' unveiled a special character glimpse of
Mohanlal as Kirata
, marking a memorable birthday tribute to the actor.
A mythical surprise from 'Kannappa' makers
Taking to their official social media handles, the makers shared the video with a heartfelt message, 'Happy Birthday to the one and only #Lalettan — the legend, Shri Mohanlal Garu! The Complete Actor, and the embodiment of strength and divinity. As Kirata in #Kannappa , you're not just portraying a role—you're creating history.'
Epic role in an epic tale
Mohanlal's character, Kirata, plays a key role in the cinematic adaptation of the legend of Bhakta Kannappa—a devoted follower of Lord Shiva.
The story traces Kannappa's journey from an atheist hunter to a devout Shiva bhakt, culminating in an ultimate act of sacrifice. Directed by Mukesh Kumar Singh, Kannappa stars Vishnu Manchu in the titular role, with Mohanlal's divine presence adding grandeur to the mythological narrative.
Originally slated for an earlier release, the film is now set to hit theatres on June 27, 2025, with post-production efforts being extended.
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Biography update on the special day: 'Mukharagam' announced
Mohanlal had another special announcement for his fans. The actor shared a personal message via X (formerly Twitter), revealing the official release date of his much-awaited biography, Mukharagam. The book, authored by Bhanu Prakash, spans over 1000 pages and will be released on December 25, 2025, coinciding with his 47th anniversary in cinema.
'This book captures the journey of my life over the past 47 years,' Mohanlal said. 'It is the result of Bhanu Prakash's dedicated efforts to translate my life into words.' The biography also features a prologue written by the late literary giant, M.T. Vasudevan Nair.
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