Vismaya Mohanlal Opens Up Ahead of Her Acting Debut with ‘Thudakkam’

Vismaya Mohanlal, daughter of Malayalam superstar Mohanlal, is all set to make her acting debut with Thudakkam, releasing on August 7. Ahead of the film's release, Vismaya reflected on her personal and professional journey, revealing that she initially struggled with stage fear, self-confidence and body image. Despite growing up in a film family, she admitted that many of her school friends were unaware of her father's stardom. She also shared her passion for painting, poetry and theatre, having studied theatre arts in the United States and the United Kingdom before stepping into cinema.

Vismaya said the emotional father-daughter storyline of Thudakkam convinced her to accept the project. She credited director Jude Anthany Joseph for helping her overcome her nervousness during filming, while her brother Pranav Mohanlal encouraged her to enjoy the experience without overthinking. Mohanlal's advice to shape her own path in life continues to inspire her. Vismaya also revealed that she transformed her lifestyle by learning Muay Thai in Thailand, losing 22 kilograms and rebuilding her confidence. She hopes audiences will appreciate her performance and says she wants to explore meaningful and diverse roles in the future.