The wait is finally over for Mohanlal fans, as veteran filmmaker Sathyan Anthikad’s much-anticipated family drama Hridayapoorvam has hit the big screens. Within hours of release, social media, especially Twitter, has been buzzing with first reactions, and the verdict is largely positive.
Audience hails simple yet engaging drama
One Twitter user summed up the mood, writing: “#Hridayapoorvam Review: 3.75 well-written, not dramatic, not draggy, not extravagant, that’s how you should make a drama. the acting, the pacing, the background scores, the cinematography — is just so on point. Strongly Recommend.”Another one Tweeted, “#Hridayapoorvam 1st half getting Positive Report Lalettan and Sangeeth Combo Worked Well.”
Mohanlal-Sangeeth combo steals the show
A recurring highlight in the reactions has been the chemistry between Mohanlal and Sangeeth Prathap. “#Hridayapoorvam Starting some comedies of siddique not worked otherwise it’s a good First Half #Mohanlal With #SangeethPrathap Combo,” read one tweet. Another praised the duo, writing: “Superb first half! The energy never drops even for a second. Main highlight – the Lalettan & Sangeeth combo Absolute laugh riot, audience in splits throughout! Perfect mix of fun, charm & entertainment.”Fans also noted how the film kept the theater atmosphere alive, with another user posting: “#Hridayapoorvam first half Good, fun entertainment film, L – Sangeeth combo Interval full on high response from the entire crowd … Highly recommend for family.”
A special nod to Mohanlal’s legacy
Apart from the performances, audiences were touched by the unique title card. One user pointed out: “Title card for @Mohanlal in #Hridayapoorvam .” The card reportedly showcased Mohanlal’s iconic films like ‘Empuraan’, ‘Drishyam’, ‘Neru’, ‘Naran’, and ‘Narasimham’, set to the ‘Rasathanthram’ background score — leaving fans nostalgic.With such glowing first-half reports, expectations are soaring. As one review put it: “If second half go like this we have a winner here.” The movie also features Malavika Mohanan in a pivotal role.
