Mohanlal
marked his 66th birthday with a grand double celebration as Drishyam 3 released in theatres on the same day, May 21. The actor’s special day turned into a major event for fans across the world. Mohanlal celebrated by cutting a cake with director Jeethu Joseph, surrounded by close friends and family. The occasion was filled with happiness, wishes, and excitement from fans and well-wishers alike. Leading stars including Mammootty, Prithviraj Sukumaran, Manju Warrier, and Kunchacko Boban extended heartfelt greetings, making the celebration even more memorable for the beloved Lalettan and Malayalam cinema audiences.
Mohanlal Celebrates Birthday With Drishyam 3 Team
Mohanlal’s 66th birthday turned into a special occasion as he celebrated with the team of Drishyam 3. The actor was seen cutting a cake alongside director Jeethu Joseph, dressed in a colourful shirt, and surrounded by his wife, family, and close friends. Jeethu Joseph shared moments from the celebration on social media, posting a picture of himself kissing Mohanlal on the cheek while wishing the actor.
Following this, Mohanlal also visited Kavitha Theatre to watch the first-day-first-show of the film. Accompanied by producer Antony Perumbavoor and security personnel, he waved at fans who gathered in large numbers to catch a glimpse of the star.
Celebrity Wishes Pour In for Lalettan
The occasion saw an outpouring of love from the Malayalam film industry. Mammootty shared a heartfelt birthday message for Mohanlal, posting, “Happy birthday dear Lal.” Manju Warrier also expressed her admiration, writing, “Congratulations Laletta! Thank you for inspiring generations. And for being our very own!”
Prithviraj Sukumaran wished the superstar through his Instagram story, while Kunchacko Boban shared a behind-the-scenes photo from Patriot, writing, “Happy birthday dearest Laletta.”
Fans Celebrate as Drishyam 3 Releases
Trade analysts have predicted a strong opening for Drishyam 3, potentially becoming Mohanlal’s biggest opener after L2: Empuraan. The Lucifer sequel currently holds records as one of his highest-grossing films in both opening and overall collections.
The film stars Mohanlal alongside Meena, Ansiba Hassan, Esther Anil, Siddique, Asha Sarath, and Murali Gopy. It continues Georgekutty’s story after the events of Drishyam 1 and 2, focusing on his fears and problems following the Varun murder cover-up. The makers describe the film as “the gripping saga of truth, deception, and consequences.” Produced by Antony Perumbavoor under Aashirvad Cinemas and presented by Dr. Jayantilal Gada of Pen Studios and Panorama Studios, Drishyam 3 continues one of Indian cinema’s most successful thriller franchises.