The overwhelming dose of high-octane and violent actioners can prompt the audience to gravitate towards feel-good entertainers. The year 2025 was one when several heartwarming films found love, highlighting that Indian cinema is at a point where it needs to strike a balance.

One such gem from Malayalam cinema is director Sathyan Anthikad's 'Hridayapoorvam,' starring superstar Mohanlal . The film, released in August, serves as a gentle reminder of how the most profound stories find their foundation in simplicity. Sometimes, the art of simplicity and doing less is more than enough to strike a chord.

At the heart of 'Hridayapoorvam' is Mohanlal, delivering a performance so effortlessly natural that it feels less like acting and more like simply existing within the frame. His minimalistic

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