Malayalam superstar Mohanlal recently extended his heartfelt wishes to the entire team of director Jude Anthany Joseph’s film ‘Thudakkam’, which marks the acting debut of his daughter, Vismaya Mohanlal.
In a post on his X timeline during the film’s launch event, Mohanlal shared his emotions, stating, “Every journey has its Thudakkam… and this one fills our hearts with pride and love. As parents, seeing our Maya step into this new chapter is a moment we will always hold close.”
The actor also conveyed his good wishes to producer Antony Perumbavoor and director Jude Anthany Joseph, saying, “Our heartfelt wishes to Jude Anthany Joseph, whose vision continues to inspire, and to Antony Perumbavoor, our dear friend and the guiding force behind this film. A special blessing to Aashish Joe Antony as he joins this wonderful journey. May #Thudakkam mark the beginning of something truly beautiful for everyone involved.”
For those unaware, Vismaya Mohanlal, daughter of the legendary Mohanlal and Dadasaheb Phalke award winner, is set to make her debut with ‘Thudakkam’, which is produced by Antony Perumbavoor under Aashirvad Cinemas.
The film’s puja ceremony marked a significant moment for two prominent families in Malayalam cinema.
During the launch event, Mohanlal expressed his surprise that both of his children are entering the film industry. “When I was in Class 6, I won the best actor award – so did my son Appu (Pranav). But I never thought I’d become an actor, nor that my children would. My daughter is named Vismaya because my life has always been full of surprises,” he shared.
He continued, “When she decided to act, we gave her our full support. Both my children now have to work hard – I can only be a catalyst.”
In a light-hearted moment, he referenced Antony Perumbavoor’s son, who also has a role in the film, saying, “Antony’s son too has a major role – but this is not a family affair,” which elicited laughter from those present.
Producer Antony Perumbavoor described the project as “something that cannot be expressed in words,” emphasizing that the decision for Vismaya to act was a collective choice. “Jude has now become like an extended family member,” he added.