“I won’t disappoint you, Laletta... Chechi...”: ‘Thudakkam’ director Jude Anthany promises Mohanlal

Vismaya Mohanlal is stepping into the world of acting with 'Thudakkam', which is a film directed by 2018 filmmaker Jude Anthany Joseph.The much-anticipated debut was officially announced by the makers on the last day with a Tweet that read, "Aashirvad Cinemas takes immense pride and honour in introducing Ms. Vismaya Mohanlal in her silver screen debut. 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. In a world woven with stories, a storyteller emerges, not from shadows, but from light. Welcome, #VismayaMohanlal."Jude Anthany’s promise - I won't disappoint youDirector Jude Anthany Joseph took to social media and sharing a photo with Mohanlal, he wrote a heartfelt note that read, “I see this as a calling. When my Laletta and Suchichechi entrusted me with Maya’s first film, I saw the joy and hope shining in their eyes. I won’t disappoint you, Laletta... Chechi... No big claims here, just a small film. I have always made films that came from my heart. This one is no different. Antony Chetta, let this be the beginning of many more ‘Antony-Jude’ collaborations. Let it truly be a Thudakkam (Beginning), I sincerely hope. With the hope that dear viewers will stand by us."The director also expressed his hopes of building a long-term creative partnership with Ashirvad Cinemas, the production house backing 'Thudakkam'.Vismaya’s debut marks a special momentVismaya, lovingly called Mayakutty by her father, is known for her creative pursuits in writing, painting, and martial arts. Mohanlal himself shared his blessings for his daughter in a touching note posted online, “Dear Mayakutty, may your Thudakkam be just the first step in a lifelong love affair with cinema.” With her brother Pranav Mohanlal already establishing his place in Malayalam cinema, Vismaya’s entry marks another milestone in the legacy of one of Kerala’s most beloved film families.