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 crore
The 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 roles
Supporting cast: Siddique, Lalu Alex, Janardhanan, Baburaj, Nishan, and Sabitha Anand
Technical brilliance includes:
Cinematography: Anu Moothedath
Editing: K. Rajagopal
Music: Justin Prabhakaran
The 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 values
Beautifully captured landscapes and domestic settings
Music that complements the film’s tone and narrative
These 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.
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