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Time of India
17 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Mohanlal's heartfelt birthday wish for wife Suchitra wins hearts: ‘Happy birthday dear Suchi'
(Picture Courtesy: Facebook) Mohanlal took a pause from his busy schedule to pen a sweet birthday message for his wife, Suchitra Mohanlal, on Tuesday (June 3). The veteran actor, known for his thoughtful gestures, took to Instagram to share a warm photo of the couple that instantly captured fans' attention. 'Happy Birthday Dear Suchi' In the shared image, Mohanlal and Suchitra are seen flashing radiant smiles while donning coordinated beige-toned outfits. Mohanlal looks stylish and relaxed in a textured top, a matching beret, and red-tinted sunglasses, exuding his signature charisma. Suchitra, equally graceful, sports dark sunglasses, a soft smile, and a long beaded necklace, adding an elegant touch to the intimate portrait. Mohanlal cooks for his buddies The caption was brief but touching: 'Happy Birthday Dear Suchi,' Mohanlal wrote, allowing the love between the two to speak volumes. Fans react Fans and fellow celebrities flooded the comments section with warm wishes, praising the couple's enduring bond. One comment read, 'ലാലേട്ടൻ്റെ ജീവിതമെന്ന ബ്ലോക്ക് ബസ്റ്ററിലെ നായികയ്ക്ക് പിറന്നാൾ ആശംസകൾ. (Birthday wishes to the heroine of the blockbuster Lalettan's life.)' by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Encontre voos low-cost Voos | Anúncios de Pesquisa Saiba Mais Undo Another one wrote, 'Today there is the happiness of a successful actor in the smile on that face, it has been a while since Lalettan was happy knowingly. ' A third one commented, 'Suchi with GUCCI .HBD.' Mohanlal and Suchitra have been married since 1988. Suchitra is the daughter of renowned Tamil film producer K. Balaji, and the couple shares two children: Pranav Mohanlal, who is also an actor, and Vismaya Mohanlal. Upcoming projects: ' Hridayapoorvam ' & ' Vrusshabha ' Professionally, Mohanlal is set to appear next in the family drama Hridayapoorvam, directed by Sathyan Anthikad. The film's screenplay is penned by Sonu T. P., based on a story written by the director's son, Akhil Sathyan. The ensemble cast features Malavika Mohanan, Sangeeth Prathap, Sangita Madhavan Nair, Siddique, Sabitha Anand, Baburaj, Nishan, Lalu Alex, Janardhanan, and S. P. Charan. 'Hridayapoorvam' is scheduled for theatrical release on August 28. Mohanlal will also appear in the upcoming multilingual epic action drama 'Vrusshabha'. 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 .
The Hindu
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
‘Narivetta' movie review: An uncomfortable story that needed to be told
Narivetta (Jackal Hunt) is an emotionally overwhelming film. The injustice we watch in it — the scale and its impact — leaves one with a heavy heart. Despite the disclaimer, the 'resemblance to actual events', is more intentional than claimed. As the name suggests, it is a hunt. The movie opens with a chase, which is more of a hunt — cops hunting one of their own. The roles of the hunter and the hunted keep changing. The face-off between the tribal people led by a firebrand woman activist CK Shanti [ring a bell?] at a reserve forest in Cheeyambam, Wayanad, is reminiscent of a similar one at Muthanga village in 2003. The strike by the tribal people protesting the delay in allotting land promised to them, the subsequent police action, and the aftermath, are all there, albeit fictionalised, in Anuraj Manohar's sophomore film. His debut film, Ishq (2019), explored the dynamics of gender and society's take on romantic relationships. With a subject like this, there is the danger of a film assuming a docu-film-like flavour. Still, the script by Kerala Sahitya Akademi Yuvapuraskar winner Abin Joseph avoids that trap. There is no sugar coating, how can there be? Anuraj has maintained a delicate balance, walking the tightrope that the subject would have demanded. At times, the weight shifts toward the commercial aspect, like the time spent on a love story, which slows the tempo. Narivetta, despite its shortcomings, works given its subject. The casting is apt, but the talent feels under-utilised. Arya Salim 'becomes' CK Shanti in a firecracker performance. Pranav Teophine, who essays Thami Adiyar, one of the tribal people, also deserves a special mention. Narivetta (Malayalam) Director: Anuraj Manohar Cast: Tovino Thomas, Suraj Venjaramood, Cheran, Arya Salim Runtime: 137 mins Storyline: A reluctant cop turns whistleblower when faced with the brutality the force commits against its own and innocent tribals demanding what is their due. The film is a coming of age of a very grown-up Varghese Peter, who, despite being unemployed, is unwilling to take any government job that comes his way. When it comes to a job in the police force, nothing less than an inspector will do. Tovino Thomas does justice to the role as he evolves from a petulant young man forced to take up a job he despises to a determined whistleblower. The character is well-etched, giving an insight into why he behaves the way he does. Waiting to be appointed to his state government job, Varghese is the only son of his widowed mother. He depends on her and his high school sweetheart Nancy (Priyamvada Krishnan) for money. When push comes to shove, with Nancy asking for a break, realisation dawns that it is time for adulting aka getting a job. ALSO READ:First looks of Mohanlal's 'Vrusshabha' and 'Hridayapoorvam' unveiled on superstar's 65th birthday The first half is slow with the action picking up pace half an hour before intermission. The second half moves quickly in comparison. The story moves back and forth, between the past and the present. Placed parallel to each other, the evolution of Varghese is plain to see. Kuttanad and Wayanad form the backdrop, the locations serve as metaphors for what Varghese is going through — the flowing waters of the Vembanad lake are calming while the forest and the unfamiliarity unleash the nastiness in him. While at the Reserve Police Camp, Varghese meets an older cop, Basheer Ahmed, who becomes a mentor. Their bond deepens when they head to Wayanad for their assignment at Cheeyambam. At this stage of his career, any role would be effortless for Suraj Venjaramoodu, and he impresses as the quiet, low-key Basheer with his restrained performance. Tamil actor Cheran makes his Malayalam debut as the cop, Raghuram Keshavan, in charge of handling the strike. As Basheer tells Varghese, he cannot understand whether he is good or bad. That said, Cheran is very good at being very bad. Anuraj has tried to show the life of cops, often bordering on police procedural-level details. Does it work for the larger picture? Not sure. The presentation of tribals and their way of life is realistic, not exoticized or caricatured, especially their language, and their interactions. We also get a glimpse of the poverty they live in and the way they are treated. One hard-hitting scene is a reminder of the case where a tribal man Madhu was beaten to death for allegedly 'stealing' food. These scenes are uncomfortable because of the manipulation that each of the stakeholders — the cops and the tribal people — face at the hands of political interests. So what if everything is a big lie and cover-up? For instance, rather than face their role in the situation at hand, the powers-that-be insert a lie into the narrative — Maoist-backed terror. Human lives have no value, a fact emphasised often in real life. The songs in the background underscore what owning a piece of land means to a tribal person whose everything is the forest. A line from one of the songs, 'they drift through their dreams with no land of their own', is haunting. The point of view is that of an outsider because anything else would seem pretentious and presumptuous at best. The face-off between the tribal people and the State police unravels and descends into chaos, which neither Varghese nor we can wrap our heads around. When the movie ends, it leaves one questioning the status quo! Jakes Bejoy's music deserves praise, as do cinematographer Vijay and editor Shameer Muhammed. To conclude, this story needs to be told. Anuraj has done it. Was there a comfortable way of saying it? No. And just for that, Narivetta works. Narivetta is running in theatres
Khaleej Times
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Khaleej Times
Mohanlal's first look from period action drama 'Vrusshabha' unveiled
Veteran actor Mohanlal, who turned 65 on May 21, surprised his fans by sharing his first look from Vrusshabha, a period action drama. The poster shows Mohanlal sporting a detailed golden-brown armour with dragon-scale patterns. He stands tall as a mythical warrior-king. Traditional ornaments and a bold nose ring complete the regal look. Mohanlal and the makers took to their social media handles, revealing the poster. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Mohanlal (@mohanlal) The period drama is directed by Nanda Kishore. It will be released on October 16, 2025, in five Indian languages—Telugu, Malayalam, Hindi, Tamil, and Kannada. Shobha Kapoor, Ektaa R Kapoor, CK Padma Kumar, Varun Mathur, Saurabh Mishra, Abhishek S Vyas, Vishal Gurnani, and Juhi Parekh Mehta have jointly produced the film.
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.com
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
This most-awaited film to earn Rs 1000 crore? It's not of Prabhas, Kamal Haasan, Aamir Khan, Yash, the actor is..., film is....
Famous Malayalam actor Mohanlal celebrated his 65th birthday on May 21. On this special occasion, he gifted his fans a very special gift, i.e. a big update about his upcoming film Vrusshabha. It is one of the most awaited films that will be produced by Ekta Kapoor and Varun Mathur, directed by Nanda Kishore. Mohanlal's first look from this film has been revealed, and it says a lot about his character. In this look, the veteran actor is seen as a mythological warrior king. He looks very strong. After seeing his look from the film, fans have become very excited as he adorns long hair and armour while holding a sword. Mohanlal shared a caption in his post, '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 and echo through time. Unveiling this on my birthday makes it all the more meaningful, your love has always been my greatest strength. #Vrusshabha in cinemas on 16th October, 2025.' View this post on Instagram A post shared by Mohanlal (@mohanlal) It is expected that the movie is going to have a bumper opening and the box office numbers will break all the records. The film is claimed to earn around Rs 1000 crore worldwide. Vrusshabha is going to be released in Hindi, Malayalam, Telugu, Tamil and Kannada on October 16, 2025. The special thing about the movie is it features Bollywood actor Sanjay Kapoor's daughter Shanaya Kapoor, making her debut in the South film industry. Along with her, actors like Roshan Meka, Zehra S Khan, Ragini Dwivedi and Srikant Meka will also be an important part of the film. The presence of so many stars has made the film even more special. Now, fans are just waiting for this film to come on the big screen, for which everyone is excited.
