Mohanlal’s ‘Hridayapoorvam’ Set for OTT Release: Date, Cast, and Story Details

The romantic comedy-drama Hridayapoorvam, starring Mohanlal, has made a significant impact in cinemas, becoming a top-performing Malayalam film of the year. The movie is now set to launch on OTT platforms. Starting September 26, 2025, the film will be available on Jio Hotstar. Viewers can enjoy the film in Malayalam, Tamil, Hindi, Telugu, and Kannada. The film’s plot centers on Sandeep Balakrishnan, a wealthy and somewhat grumpy businessman portrayed by Mohanlal, who operates a cloud-kitchen chain. Despite undergoing a heart transplant, he remains skeptical about emotional matters. The story unfolds when he goes to Pune for Haritha’s engagement, whose father’s heart now resides within Sandeep. Haritha wants him there to feel connected to her father, leading to a mix of funny and emotional scenes. The cast features Mohanlal, Malavika Mohanan, Sangita Madhavan Nair, and Sangeeth Prathap, with supporting roles played by Siddique, Lalu Alex, Janardhanan, Sabitha Anand, Baburaj, Nishan, and S. P. Charan. The film is directed by Sathyan Anthikad, with a screenplay by Sonu T. P., and a story by Akhil Sathyan, produced by Antony Perumbavoor under Aashirvad Cinemas. Hridayapoorvam was first released in theaters on August 28, 2025, receiving positive critical feedback. Critics praised the direction, acting performances (particularly Mohanlal and Sangeeth Prathap), and the poignant narrative. The film achieved commercial success, currently ranking as the fourth highest-grossing Malayalam film of 2025.