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Fans of Mohanlal who couldn’t make it to theatres this Onam have reason to celebrate. Hridayapoorvam, directed by the evergreen Sathyan Anthikad, is making its way to Jio Hotstar on September 26, 2025. The platform will premiere the film in Malayalam, Tamil, Hindi, Telugu, and Kannada, making it accessible to viewers across regions.
Produced by Antony Perumbavoor’s Aashirvad Cinemas, the movie originally opened in theatres on August 28 as an Onam release. With its star-power, festive timing, and Anthikad’s signature slice-of-life touch, the film struck a chord with family audiences.
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Plot, Cast and Reception
The film follows Sandeep (played by Mohanlal), a heart transplant survivor who travels to Pune to attend the engagement of his donor’s daughter. When unexpected circumstances force him to extend his stay, the trip unravels into an emotional journey about family, memory, and belonging.
Joining Mohanlal on screen are Malavika Mohanan, Sangeeth Prathap, and Sangita Madhavan Nair, among others. The ensemble brings both humour and poignancy, creating the kind of warmth that has long defined Sathyan Anthikad’s cinema.
Audiences and critics alike responded positively to the film’s mix of gentle comedy and heartfelt drama. At the same time, a few medical professionals in Kerala voiced concern over the accuracy of the transplant-related details portrayed, arguing that certain aspects did not align with medical realities. Still, Hridayapoorvam largely succeeded in delivering a feel-good narrative that resonated with its festive release window.
Reaching out to a Bigger Fanbase
The arrival of Hridayapoorvam on streaming ensures that its reach extends far beyond theatres. For long-time admirers of the Mohanlal–Anthikad partnership, the digital release is a chance to revisit their magic. For newer audiences, it’s an opportunity to experience one of Malayalam cinema’s most reliable actor-director duos in a contemporary setting.
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It is no news that Aamir Khan has been planning to work on a project based on the epic, Mahabharat. While plans were never revealed confidently to the public, fans had an inkling that Aamir wouldn’t make a delay in starting off with it. Now, the actor has confirmed that the scripting for the movie will begin soon.
During his appearance on the Game Changers with Komal Nahta, Aamir shared that the preparations for the project have already begun in full swing. He noted that the scripting is expected to begin full-fledged within the next two months. While opening up further, the 3 Idiots actor also shared about the grand scale of the project, calling it a “yagna.” “In the next month or two, the initial writing process will start, but it is a time-consuming process. Mahabharat is not a film, it is a yagna, so you have to be prepared for that,” he said.
When asked more about the delay in making the project, while a movie on Ramayana is gearing up to be released, Aamir noted that he was always working behind-the-scenes to confirm the film. “My work has already started from the inside,” he added. He shared how he has been planning the project in his mind for 25 to 30 years now. Calling it his “most important” project yet, Aamir noted that it has been a labour of love and requires generations of planning. However, he has assured that the movie would be a reality soon.
On the professional front, Aamir Khan made latest appearances in Rajinikanth’s Coolie and Aryan Khan’s The Ba***ds Of Bollywood. The actor hasn’t announced his other projects yet. However, fans have been excited to know about his progress with Mahabharat.
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