Hridayapoorvam, the malayalam family drama starring
Mohanlal and directed by
Sathyan Anthikad, has completed its first four days in theaters with
steady audience turnout, making a strong mark at the global box office.
1. Opening Weekend Numbers
Released on
Thursday, august 28, 2025, Hridayapoorvam has recorded impressive worldwide earnings in its
first weekend, estimated at
₹33-34 crore. According to industry tracker AB George:
Day 1 (Thursday): ₹8.42 crore
Day 2 (Friday): ₹7.93 crore
Day 3 (Saturday): ₹8.66 croreThe saturday jump above the opening day indicates
positive word of mouth, and with Sunday’s collections expected to push the total further, the film is on track for a
₹34 crore global opening.
2. A Heartfelt Drama with Strong onam Appeal
Hridayapoorvam marks the reunion of
Mohanlal and sathyan Anthikad after several years. Produced by
Antony Perumbavoor under Aashirvad Cinemas, the film has drawn attention for its
emotional storytelling and
festival-friendly themes, making it ideal for the onam audience.The narrative centers on
Sandeep Balakrishnan, a heart transplant recipient who travels to pune to meet the family of his late donor, a retired army colonel. Circumstances lead him to stay with the family, gradually becoming part of their daily lives and personal struggles.
3. Star-Studded Cast and Crew
The film features:
Mohanlal as the lead
Malavika Mohanan, Sangita madhavan Nair, and Sangeeth Prathap in prominent rolesSupporting cast:
Siddique, Lalu Alex, Janardhanan, Baburaj, Nishan, and Sabitha AnandTechnical brilliance includes:
Cinematography: Anu Moothedath
Editing: K. Rajagopal
Music: Justin PrabhakaranThe combination of veteran actors, strong direction, and skilled technicians ensures that Hridayapoorvam delivers both
emotional depth and technical finesse.
4. onam Boosts theater Footfall
The release coinciding with
Onam festivities helped Hridayapoorvam attract a
family-centric audience, leading to higher weekend occupancy. Early figures suggest that
festival season viewership contributed significantly to the film’s strong opening, a trend common with malayalam family dramas released during holidays.
5. Positive Word of Mouth
The increase in saturday collections over the opening day indicates that audiences are
responding well to the film’s heartwarming story. Word of mouth will be a critical factor in
sustaining weekday collections, especially with other holiday releases competing for attention.
6. Production Highlights
Principal photography for Hridayapoorvam ran from
February to May 2025, with shooting locations including
Pune and Kochi. The film showcases:Emotional storytelling grounded in
family valuesBeautifully captured landscapes and domestic settingsMusic that complements the film’s
tone and narrativeThese elements, combined with the cast’s performances, have helped
draw both loyal fans of mohanlal and general audiences seeking quality malayalam cinema.
7. Long-Term Potential
Hridayapoorvam’s
steady opening weekend positions it well for a successful theatrical run. Analysts note that
weekday collections and sustained audience interest will be key to its
overall box office trajectory.With the combination of
festival timing, family-centric themes, and Mohanlal’s star power, Hridayapoorvam could become
one of the notable malayalam hits of 2025, both in kerala and worldwide markets.