‘Pookie Lal': Malavika Mohanan's Reaction On Hridayapoorvam's Teaser Is Too Cute
Hridayapoorvam's teaser shows a humorous interaction between Mohanlal's character and a non-Malayali fan of Fahadh Faasil (lovingly called 'Fafa').
Social media lit up this weekend after actress Malavika Mohanan affectionately called superstar Mohanlal 'Pookie Lal.' The charming nickname was given after the release of the teaser of their upcoming Onam release, Hridayapoorvam. The teaser, dropped on Saturday, has already racked up millions of views across platforms. It has been praised for a blend of humour, heartwarming scenes, and the quintessential Sathyan Anthikad touch.
Now, co-star Malavika Mohanan also took to her social media to praise the veteran actor's character, adding to the buzz surrounding the highly anticipated film.
Pookie Lal
The teaser opens with a humorous interaction between Mohanlal's character and a non-Malayali fan of Fahadh Faasil (lovingly called 'Fafa"). When the fan gushes over Faasil's acting, Mohanlal responds with subtle wit. He even handed back the prasadam the fan had offered, earning laughs and applause for his impeccable comic timing.
In the teaser, we can also see different facets of Mohanlal's innocent and sweet character in the film. Viewers were quick to point out Mohanlal's return to his classic form, with many describing the teaser as a 'return to vintage Lal," highlighting his effortless humour and childlike innocence.
Directed by filmmaker Sathyan Anthikad, Hridayapoorvam marks a nostalgic reunion between the veteran filmmaker and Mohanlal—one of Malayalam cinema's most beloved actor-director duos. Their past collaborations include timeless hits such as Rasathanthram, Vinodayathra and Ennum Eppozhum, with the latter released nearly a decade ago in 2015.
Hridayapoorvam features a stellar ensemble cast, including Malavika Mohanan, Sangeeth Prathap, Sangita, Siddique, Nishan, Baburaj, Lalu Alex and Janardhanan. The family entertainer is written by Akhil Sathyan, with the screenplay and dialogues by Sonu TP. Anu Moothedath handles cinematography, while music is composed by acclaimed Tamil composer Justin Prabhakaran.
Backed by Antony Perumbavoor under the Aashirvad Cinemas banner, Hridayapoorvam is slated for a grand theatrical release this Onam, on August 28.
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