'Happy birthday Appu': Mohanlal shares snap with son Pranav; check out
On the occasion of his son
Pranav Mohanlal
's birthday, Malayalam superstar
Mohanlal
took to social media to share a rare, heartfelt moment.
The veteran actor posted an unseen picture with Pranav, capturing a warm father-son moment from what appeared to be a past vacation.
Mohanlal is seen in a crisp white jacket layered over a red shirt.
The 'Dies Irae' actor Pranav Mohanlal kept it casual in a ribbed T-shirt and denims. Sporting a crew cut and a well-groomed beard, the young actor looked stunning as usual.
Alongside the photo, Mohanlal penned a simple yet affectionate message: 'Happy Birthday Dear Appu.' The post quickly gained traction, with fans showering the father-son duo with love and wishes for Pranav's special day.
Pranav preps for horror-thriller 'Diés Iraé'
While the birthday wishes poured in, all eyes are also on Pranav's next cinematic outing. The actor is gearing up for his upcoming Malayalam horror film, Diés Iraé. Recently the director Rahul Sadasivan unveiled a new poster from the movie on the occasion of Pranav's birthday. The poster was shared with the caption, "#HappyBirthdayPranavMohanlal ! Here is a Special Poster from #DIESIRAE !."
Mohanlal cooks for his buddies
With his striking new look—short hair and a matured presence—Pranav seems ready to embrace a darker, more intense role. The film is expected to push him into a new phase of his career, one that could set him apart from his previous boy-next-door image.
Mohanlal announces his next: 'L365'
Meanwhile, Mohanlal himself remains busier than ever. Just a few days ago, he revealed details about one of his new ventures, 'L365', directed by Austin Dan Thomas. The film is set to be a cop comedy, marking a fresh turn in Lalettan's diverse career. Written by Retheesh Ravi the film promises a blend of humour and action. Mohanlal expressed his excitement about the project, calling it 'an exciting new chapter.'
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