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The Hindu
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
Mohanlal's biography ‘Mukharagam' set for December release
Mohanlal's biography, titled 'Mukharagam', is set for a December 2025 release. The book on the Malayalam superstar is written by Bhanu Prakash and published by Mathrubhumi Books. Mohanlal posted about the biography on social media on his 65th birthday on May 21, 2025 (Wednesday). Spanning over 1000 pages, the biography is set to cover Mohanlal's illustrious journey in the film industry, starting from his debut Thiranottam (1978) till his latest blockbuster Thudarum. 'On the occasion of my birthday, I want to share this happy news that my biography, titled Mukharagam, is set to be released soon. Writer Bhanu Prakash, who has travelled with me in my long journey of 47 years, has chronicled the different stages of my career,' Mohanalal says in a video. The book is set to cover the early life of the actor in Pathanamthitta apart from talking about his popular films. It will also have behind-the-scene accounts of his noted projects. ALSO READ:Mohanlal turns 65, announces liver transplant aid, anti-drug drive Meanwhile, after the humungous success of the Tharun Moorthy-directorial Thudarum, the actoris awaiting the releases of Vrusshabha and Hridayapoorvam. While the former is directed by Kannada filmmaker Nanda Kishore, the latter reunites the hit pair of Mohanlal and director Sathyan Anthikad.
India Today
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Vrusshabha first look: Mohanlal transforms into a warrior-king again
Actor Mohanlal, who has already delivered two successful films this year, is now gearing up for his next release, 'Vrusshabha'. The makers revealed the first look of the much-anticipated magnum opus, which is set to hit cinemas on October 16, the actor's birthday on May 21, the makers unveiled the first look of Mohanlal from the film. Sharing the poster on X, the actor wrote, 'This one is special, dedicating it to all my fans. The wait ends. The storm awakens. With pride and power, I unveil the first look of VRUSSHABHA – a tale that will ignite your soul.(sic)'advertisementHere's the post: In the poster, Mohanlal is seen wearing golden-brown armour with a dragon-scale pattern, holding a large sword. His look includes long hair, a thick beard, a white tilak, and traditional ornaments including a nose ring. The overall design draws from mythic and period influences, hinting at a larger-than-life character rooted in the poster, Mohanlal further added, 'Unveiling this on my birthday makes it all the more meaningful – your love has always been my greatest strength (Sic).'As part of the celebrations, the actor also announced the release date of his biography, 'Mukharagam'. Written by Bhanu Prakash, the book traces Mohanlal's 47-year journey in the world of the actor has had a strong 2025 with 'L2: Empuraan' and 'Thudarum', both films emerging as critical and commercial successes, marking a much-awaited comeback after a string of underwhelming the trailer of Thudarum: On the work front, Mohanlal has wrapped up shooting for Sathyan Anthikad's 'Hridayapoorvam'. The film also stars Malavika Mohanan, Sangita Madhavan Nair, Sangeeth Prathap, Siddique, Sabitha Anand, Baburaj, Nishan, and Lalu Alex in supporting roles.
India Today
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Mohanlal announces release date of his biography, Mukharagam, on birthday
Malayalam superstar Mohanlal is celebrating his 65th birthday on Wednesday. To mark the special occasion, the actor announced the release date of his biography, Mukharagam, which has been in the works since 2019. The biography, written by Bhanu Prakash, will chronicle the 47-year journey of the actor in the world of will release on Christmas in 2025. For the unaware, the date marks Mohanlal's 47th year in the video, the actor said, "Dear all, on this birthday of mine, I am delighted to share some wonderful news with you. My biography, written by Bhanu Prakash and published by Mathrubhumi Books under the title 'Mukharagam', is all set to release. The foreword has been written by one of Malayalam's most beloved writers, MT Vasudevan Nair."'Mukharagam' will give us an insight into Mohanlal's career. "This book captures various phases of my acting career spanning 47 years. It is a work that many have dreamt of for years, and now it is becoming a reality," he said in the the video: Reports suggest that 'Mukharagam' will also trace the life of Mohanlal as a producer, entrepreneur, Lieutenant Colonel and other has had a fantastic 2025 with consecutive successes with 'L2: Empuraan' and 'Thudarum'. Both films set cash registers ringing and received glowing the work front, Mohanlal has wrapped up the shooting of director Sathyan Anthikad's 'Hridayapoorvam'. The film also features Malavika Mohanan, Sangita Madhavan Nair, Sangeeth Prathap, Siddique, Sabitha Anand, Baburaj, Nishan and Lalu Alex in supporting Watch
Time of India
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Mohanlal turns 65: ‘Kannappa' makers reveal divine glimpse as Kirata
(Picture Courtesy: Facebook) 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. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Viral Video: मृत्यू कसाही येऊ शकतो! सीसीटीव्हीत कैद झाली काळीज पिळवटणारी घटना Latest News Read More Undo 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. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
Time of India
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Malayalam superstar, Mohanlal, makes two big announcements on his 65th birthday
Malayalam legend Mohanlal turned 65 on Wednesday, and while fans across the world showered him with love, the superstar had two special surprises of his own. Celebrating his birthday with family in Thailand, Mohanlal announced Mukharagam and a heartwarming health initiative for underprivileged children. The first major announcement was Mukharagam, a nearly 1,000-page biography written by Balu Prakash and published by Mathrubhumi Books. Mohanlal revealed that the book will be released on December 25, 2025, to mark 47 years of his acting career. With a foreword by iconic writer M.T. Vasudevan Nair, the book promises to delve deep into the many layers of the actor's journey, from a shy debutant to a national treasure. Play Video Pause Skip Backward Skip Forward Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration 0:00 Loaded : 0% 0:00 Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 1x Playback Rate Chapters Chapters Descriptions descriptions off , selected Captions captions settings , opens captions settings dialog captions off , selected Audio Track Picture-in-Picture Fullscreen This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Opaque Semi-Transparent Text Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Caption Area Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Drop shadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Cara Membantu Orang Terkasih Menghadapi Limfoma Limfoma Pelajari Undo The second announcement touched hearts. Mohanlal shared a new collaborative initiative between his ViswaSanthi Foundation and Baby Memorial Hospital , aimed at providing affordable liver transplants to children from economically weaker sections. The project is designed to support families who often can't afford such life-saving surgeries, proving once again that the actor's off-screen legacy is as impactful as his on-screen stardom. Social media reaction Fans flooded social media with heartfelt birthday wishes and admiration for Mohanlal. Many celebrated him not just as an iconic actor but as a deeply respected figure in every Malayalee's heart. His fans expressed excitement for the upcoming release of his biography Mukharagam, calling it a long-awaited tribute to his incredible journey. The announcement about the liver transplant initiative also drew widespread praise. Social media users lauded the ViswaSanthi Foundation and Baby Memorial Hospital for taking a noble step towards helping underprivileged children access life-saving treatment. Many hoped the initiative would bring much-needed relief to families in need and applauded the superstar for using his platform to create meaningful change. Mohanlal's work As he inches closer to 50 years in cinema, Mohanlal's legacy continues to grow. A five-time National Award winner, recipient of Padma Shri and Padma Bhushan, the actor shows no signs of slowing down. Fittingly, his birthday arrives at a time when two of his films, Empuraan, the most expensive Malayalam film ever made, and Thudarum, a nostalgic drama, are enjoying successful theatrical runs, reinforcing why Mohanlal remains a force in Indian cinema. From blockbuster films to social impact, the veteran actor's birthday reflected not just his cinematic legacy but also his deep-rooted commitment to giving back.
