Malayalam cinema icon Mohanlal was honored with Villaambar Patharika by Gauri Parvatibai, Gauri Laxmibai and Aditya Verma at the Sri Padmanabhaswamy Temple in Thiruvananthapuram. The formal proclamation marked the beginning of centuries -old Murjapam and Lakshdeepam rituals. Mohanlal inaugurated the traditional Murjapam lamp in East Nada, inaugurated the 56 -day Vedic chanting festival lasting from 20 November, 2025 to 14 January, 2026, which will conclude in Laxdeepam, where one lakh oil lamps will illuminate the temple on Makar Sankranti.

Expressing gratitude, Mohanlal called it “blessings of Lord Padmanabhaswamy”, which reflects his father’s relationship with the temple as a former government official. The 200 Vedic scholars recite the Rigveda, Yajurveda, Samaveda and Vishnu Sahasranama in Marajapam, which is held every six years from 1747. The ritual launched by Martand Verma outlines the devotion of the Travancore royalty to Lord Vishnu, the current trustee, Moolm Thirunal Ram Verma, maintains this legacy.

On the professional front, Mohanlal’s 2025 has been luxurious, with L2: Empuran has become the highest grossing film of Malayalam cinema. His next film is Hridaya Purani, directed by Satyan Anthikad, written by Akhil Satyan and composed by Justin Prabhakaran, the film promises a soulful story. Mohanlal also announced the story of Georgakutty, and announced Drishyam 3, which came after the success of this franchise in many languages ​​including the Hindi remake starring Ajay Devgan.

This honor confirms Mohanlal’s cultural significance, combining cinematic excellence with spiritual reverence, attracts fans and devotees equally.