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Mohanlal’s Hridayapoorvam Opens for Onam With Mixed Early Buzz, Strong Day-One Forecasts

The family drama reunites the star with director Sathyan Anthikad in a festival‑targeted release.

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Overview

  • Hridayapoorvam released in India on August 28, aligning with the Onam holiday frame.
  • Trade analyst Ramesh Bala told Indiatimes the film could gross Rs 7–8 crore in India on day one, with broader estimates citing Rs 6–8 crore.
  • Early posts on X show divided reactions, with praise for the first half, performances and pacing contrasted by sharp criticism from some viewers.
  • The film follows a heart‑transplant survivor who travels to Pune for his donor’s daughter’s wedding and unexpectedly remains with the family after an injury.
  • It opens alongside Lokah Chapter 1, with Fahadh Faasil’s Odum Kuthira Chaadum Kuthira arriving on August 29, setting up a word‑of‑mouth test over the festival window.