Discover Hridayapoorvam—the 2025 Malayalam family drama starring Mohanlal and directed by Sathyan Anthikad. Learn about the full cast, release date, storyline, audience reactions, and OTT streaming details. The perfect Onam entertainer awaits!
Introduction
Hridayapoorvam, the 2025 Malayalam-language family drama, marks a heartwarming reunion between superstar Mohanlal and director Sathyan Anthikad. Released on 28 August 2025, during the Onam season, Hridayapoorvam has quickly established itself as a crowd favorite, blending emotion, light-hearted humor, and compelling performances.
Cast & Crew
The talented ensemble cast of Hridayapoorvam includes:
- Mohanlal as Sandeep Balakrishnan, a heart transplant recipient
- Malavika Mohanan as Haritha
- Sangeeth Prathap as Jerry
- Sangita Madhavan Nair, Basil Joseph, Siddique, Lalu Alex, Janardhanan, Baburaj, Nishan, S. P. Charan, with a cameo by Meera Jasmine
- The screenplay is by Sonu T. P., based on a story by Akhil Sathyan, directed by Sathyan Anthikad, with music by Justin Prabhakaran, cinematography by Anu Moothedath, and editing by K. Rajagopal, under the banner Aashirvad Cinemas.
Plot & Themes
Hridayapoorvam unfolds the touching story of Sandeep, a heart-transplant survivor, who travels to Pune for the engagement of his donor’s daughter. When an accident forces him to stay longer than planned, Sandeep develops a deep emotional bond with the family—this heartfelt premise anchors Hridayapoorvam in emotional realism and warmth.
Release & Reception
Release Date: 28 August 2025
Box Office Outlook: Hridayapoorvam is projected to earn between ₹7 to ₹8 crore on its opening day, buoyed by Mohanlal’s star power and Anthikad’s reputation.
Audience Feedback: Reviews across social platforms have been enthusiastically positive:
- Praised for its pacing, cinematography, and background score
- Called “a perfect mix of fun, charm, and entertainment”
- Viewers on X (Twitter) lauded the chemistry between Mohanlal and Sangeeth Prathap, clean storytelling, and emotional depth.
- Reddit reactions echo the positivity: “A great family movie with plenty of laughs and strong performances from everyone.”
“Beautiful first half!!! Loved it… Waiting for the 2nd.”
OTT Streaming Information
The opening credits of Hridayapoorvam reveal that after its theatrical run, the film will stream on Jio Hotstar and OTTplay Premium, with a likely premiere approximately four weeks post-release—though the exact date remains unconfirmed
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