Mohanlal's daughter Vismaya to make acting debut in Jude Anthany Joseph’s ‘Thudakkam’

Vismaya Mohanlal, daughter of Malayalam cinema icon Mohanlal, is set to make her acting debut in Thudakkam, an upcoming film written and directed by Jude Anthany Joseph. The film will be produced by Antony Perumbavoor under the banner of Aashirvad Cinemas.

The news was officially confirmed by Mohanlal himself on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), where he shared his blessings for his daughter’s cinematic journey.

“Dear Mayakutty, may your Thudakkam be just the first step in a lifelong love affair with cinema,” he wrote, tagging the film’s creators and using the official hashtag #Thudakkam.

Aashirvad Cinemas also welcomed Vismaya with a heartfelt message: “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… Welcome, #VismayaMohanlal.”

Vismaya, already known for her literary pursuits, published her debut book Grains of Stardust in 2021. Now, she steps into the film industry following in the footsteps of her brother, Pranav Mohanlal, who has carved a place for himself as a bankable actor in Malayalam cinema.

Producer Antony Perumbavoor, a long-time friend and collaborator of Mohanlal, also took to X to share a nostalgic photograph of him holding Vismaya as a child, posting a personal note in Malayalam. Reflecting on the film’s title, which translates to “Beginning,” he wished her all the best for a bright future in cinema.

Director Jude Anthany Joseph, best known for acclaimed hits like Ohm Shanthi Oshaana and 2018 — India’s official entry to the 2024 Oscars — brings considerable anticipation to the project. With Thudakkam, a new chapter begins for both the filmmaker and the newest member of one of Malayalam cinema’s most celebrated families.