‘These two have our hearts’: Mohanlal’s ‘Ravana Prabhu’ post and Mammootty teaser thrill fans

Ravana Prabhu, originally released in 2001, is a sequel to the acclaimed Devasuram (1993), both written and directed by Ranjith. The film stars Mohanlal as Karthikeyan, the son of the legendary Mangalassery Neelakandan, and features an ensemble cast including Revathi, Siddique, and Napoleon.

Mohanlal’s all-time blockbuster Ravana Prabhu continues its strong run in theatres following its grand re-release. The film, originally written and directed by Ranjith, has seen a massive response from fans, with tickets selling rapidly across platforms such as BookMyShow.

On social media, Mohanlal reignited the film’s nostalgia by sharing a still of his character Karthikeyan with the caption, “Hey Savari Giri Giri.” The post quickly went viral, drawing thousands of reactions from fans celebrating the return of one of Malayalam cinema’s most iconic characters.

According to trade reports, Ravana Prabhu has collected around ₹1.42 crore in its first two days of re-release in Kerala, making it the highest-earning re-released Malayalam film to date. The movie earned an estimated ₹70 lakh on the opening day and ₹72 lakh on the second day. Analysts suggest that with continued momentum, the film could easily surpass the ₹2 crore mark by the third day.

Produced by Antony Perumbavoor under the banner of Aashirvad Cinemas, Ravana Prabhu has been digitally remastered in 4K Atmos by Matinee Now, giving fans a renewed theatre experience. The film, which features memorable characters such as Mangalassery Neelakandan, Karthikeyan, and Mundakkal Shekharan, has long held a cult following among Malayali audiences.

At Kozhikode’s Apsara Theatre, a video of fans cheering during the interval—when Mammootty’s new film Kalankavali teaser was screened—has gone viral. The loud applause for Mammootty and Mohanlal reflected the mutual admiration fans hold for both superstars. Comments such as “This is us Malayalis” and “For us, Ikka and Lalettan are the same” have flooded social media.

Industry insiders note that Ravana Prabhu’s ongoing success underscores the enduring power of nostalgia and star fandom in Malayalam cinema. With packed houses and strong advance bookings, the film’s re-release continues to break records and reaffirm Mohanlal’s box office dominance.