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Mohanlal and Sathyan Anthikad have reunited after a decade for 'Hridayapoorvam'. This Onam release evokes nostalgia for their classic collaborations. The director Sathyan Anthikad shared that he and Mohanlal deeply miss Sreenivasan. Sreenivasan's contributions as a writer were crucial to their success. His dialogues remain iconic in Malayalam cinema. 'Hridayapoorvam', while featuring a new writer, retains the essence of their storytelling. The film stars Mohanlal and Malavika Mohanan and is receiving positive feedback.

Lokah: Chapter 1 – Chandra, Malayalam cinema's first female superhero film, made a strong debut. The film starring Kalyani Priyadarshan earned Rs 2.7 crore on its opening day. Collections rose nearly 39% on day two, totaling Rs 6.45 crore. Kalyani Priyadarshan's performance received praise. Viewers lauded the film's visual effects and entertainment value.

Janhvi Kapoor is facing backlash ahead of 'Param Sundari' release for her portrayal of a character with Malayali roots. She clarified that her character has mixed Tamilian and Malayali heritage, expressing her admiration for Malayalam cinema. Online trolling intensified, including criticism from singer Pavithra Menon, who later reported her critical video was removed from Instagram due to copyright issues.