Legendary actor Mohanlal’s daughter Vismaya is all set to follow in his footsteps. The starkid will be making her silver screen debut with the Malayalam movie ‘Thudakkam’. With the release date locked, all eyes are on Vismaya Mohanlal. While she already carries the baggage of expectations, being the legendary actor’s daughter, some intriguing facts set Thudakkam apart from typical star-kid launches.
Festival release, just like her father’s debut
Vismaya Mohanlal’s debut film ‘Thudakkam’ is scheduled to hit the big screens for Onam 2026. What are the odds! Well, Mohanlal’s debut film ‘Manjil Virinja Pookkal’, in which he famously played the villain, Narendran, was a festival release. Yes, that’s right! The film was released in 1980, on Christmas.
‘Thudakkam’ is helmed by an acclaimed filmmaker
Award-winning director Jude Anthany Joseph helms Vismaya Mohanlal’s debut film. He has previously helmed ‘2018’, which was chosen as India’s official entry for Best International Feature Film at the 96th Academy Awards. The film, which is based on the 2018 Kerala floods, was lauded for its impressive execution and storytelling.
Is ‘Thudakkam’ a thriller?
Makers of ‘Thudakkam’ dropped a new poster while announcing the release date on Monday, January 12. The poster features Vismaya Mohanlal seated on a bus, enjoying the view, and in the backseat, one can see a young man with an eerie look. Although the makers have not divulged any details on the plot or genre of the film, the poster hints at some intriguing elements. Has Jude Anthany Joseph woven a thriller this time? Also, given that she is trained in Muay Thai, a Thai martial art and full-contact combat sport, one cannot be blamed if they expect some action scenes in the film.
Is she a storyteller in ‘Thudakkam’?
Vismaya Mohanlal is a published author. Her book ‘Grains of Stardust’, which is a collection of poems and her original illustrations, was published in 2021. While announcing ‘Thudakkam’, the makers of the film hinted about ‘a storyteller’ emerging. “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,” they said. So, what are the odds of Vismaya playing a storyteller in the movie? We can’t really dismiss the possibility, can we?
Mohanlal’s cameo
When the film was announced, Mohanlal penned an emotional note for his daughter. In a post shared on X, he said, “Dear Mayakutty, may your ‘Thudakkam’ be just the first step in a lifelong love affair with cinema. #Thudakkam.” Vismaya surely has her dad’s blessings, but will he be in the film to support her? Multiple unconfirmed reports suggest that Mohanlal will make a brief appearance, a cameo in his daughter’s debut film.
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