Malavika Mohanan on 'Hridayapoorvam' teaser: Pookie Lal, tell me it's not the cutest nickname for him?
Malavika Mohanan
has the internet swooning, not just for her performance in the newly released teaser of 'Hridayapoorvam', but for what she calls her legendary co-star
Mohanlal
— 'Pookie' Lal!
The endearing nickname, first revealed during a lighthearted Twitter interaction, has now found its way into the hearts of fans after the actress used it again while sharing the teaser on Instagram.
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Hridayapoorvam - Official Teaser
In her caption, Malavika wrote, 'Pookie Lal Tell me it's not the cutest nickname for him after watching this teaser? #Hridayapoorvam coming to you this Onam See you in the theatres August 28th!'
Netizens reaction
Malavika Mohanan's Tweet was soon flooded with comments. One wrote, "Evergreen pookie." Another one wrote, "Really a pookie! That starting dialogue and that ending mannerism! Loved it :)" Another comment read, "Can't agree more."
The teaser, which dropped recently, showcases a warm, slice-of-life story set in a nostalgic landscape, with Mohanlal at the heart of it.
'Pookie' Lal'
Malavika's adorable moniker for Mohanlal didn't come out of nowhere. During a previous Twitter #AskMalavika session, a fan asked her how it felt to work with the Malayalam superstar. Her response was filled with awe and admiration: 'Having grown up watching his films, it was surreal to share the screen with him! He's so sweet to work with; I fondly call him 'pookie,' lal hehe.'
The nickname, now backed by visuals from the teaser, has added a fun and affectionate layer to their on-screen chemistry — a relationship that seems as delightful off-screen as it is within the story of Hridayapoorvam.
A slice of life, a slice of cinema joy
Directed by the veteran
Sathyan Anthikad
, 'Hridayapoorvam' brings together a strong ensemble cast featuring Mohanlal, Malavika Mohanan, Sangeeth Prathap, Lalu Alex, Siddique, Baburaj, and Sabitha Anand. The teaser opens with a humorous yet telling interaction between Mohanlal and a young college student who proudly claims Fahadh Faasil is his only favorite — brushing aside even the senior greats.
With Onam just around the corner, 'Hridayapoorvam' looks set to bring warmth, wit, and plenty of heart to theatres on August 28.
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