Mohanlal’s Daughter Vismaya Steps Into Cinema With 'Thudakkam': 'First Step In A Lifelong Love Affair'
Actor Vismaya Mohanlal, the daughter of legendary Malayalam actor Mohanlal, is all set to make her silver screen debut with Thudakkam, an upcoming film helmed by director Jude Anthany Joseph.
Actor Vismaya Mohanlal, the daughter of legendary Malayalam actor Mohanlal, is all set to make her silver screen debut with Thudakkam, an upcoming film helmed by acclaimed director Jude Anthany Joseph. The project is being backed by Antony Perumbavoor under the banner of Aashirvad Cinemas, known for producing some of Malayalam cinema's biggest blockbusters.
Mohanlal's Daughter To Make Acting Debut
Taking to his X (formerly Twitter) handle, proud father Mohanlal announced the news and shared an emotional message for his daughter.
He wrote: "Dear Mayakutty, may your Thudakkam be just the first step in a lifelong love affair with cinema. #Thudakkam. Written and Directed by Jude Anthany Joseph and Produced by Antony Perumbavoor, Aashirvad Cinemas #VismayaMohanlal @antonyperumbavoor @aashirvadcine #JudeAnthanyJoseph."
Dear Mayakutty, may your "Thudakkam" be just the first step in a lifelong love affair with cinema.#Thudakkam
— Mohanlal (@Mohanlal) July 1, 2025
Written and Directed by Jude Anthany Joseph and Produced by Antony Perumbavoor, Aashirvad Cinemas#VismayaMohanlal
@antonyperumbavoor @aashirvadcine… pic.twitter.com/YZPf4zhSue
Aashirvad Cinemas Welcomes Vismaya with Pride
Aashirvad Cinemas also shared a warm note on its X timeline, welcoming Vismaya to the world of films. The message read:
"Aashirvad Cinemas takes immense pride and honour in introducing Ms. Vismaya Mohanlal in her silver screen debut. With hearts full of pride and eyes set on the horizon, we unveil a new voice, a fresh vision, and the dawn of a luminous new chapter. In a world woven with stories, a storyteller emerges, not from shadows, but from light. Welcome, #VismayaMohanlal."
About Vismaya Mohanlal
Vismaya, who is already recognised as a writer with her published work Grains of Stardust, now follows the path of her brother Pranav Mohanlal, who has successfully carved out a name for himself in the Malayalam film industry. With a creative spirit and strong artistic lineage, expectations are high for her cinematic journey.
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Producer Antony Perumbavoor Extends Best Wishes
Producer Antony Perumbavoor, a close confidant of Mohanlal and head of Aashirvad Cinemas, shared a nostalgic photograph of himself carrying Vismaya as a child, along with a heartfelt message in Malayalam.
Drawing inspiration from the film’s title Thudakkam (meaning "Beginning"), he expressed his best wishes, saying: "All the best, Maya Kutty!"
A Powerful Team Behind Thudakkam
Director Jude Anthany Joseph, known for hits like Ohm Shanthi Oshaana and the critically lauded 2018—India’s official entry to the Oscars in 2024—is all set to bring his signature storytelling to Thudakkam. With such a seasoned team behind her, Vismaya Mohanlal’s entry into films promises to be an exciting new chapter in Malayalam cinema.
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