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A Fanboy's Dream: Mohanlal's Messi Moment and What's Next for the Superstar
In the Malayalam film industry, Mohanlal stands as a titan. Born Mohanlal Vishwanathan, this versatile actor, producer, and director has graced the silver screen for over four decades. His remarkable filmography of more than 400 movies sets a defiant mark for the newcomers.
Not so surprisingly, like most football lovers of the world, Mohanlal too is a Lionel Messi fan. The GOAT actor has recently received a signed jersey from the football GOAT. Mohanlal doesn’t hold back while expressing immense admiration for Messi’s brilliance.
In an Instagram post, the legendary actor calls Messi a “legend.” He said that his “heart skipped a beat” when he saw the autographed jersey.
Mohanlal’s Fan Boy Moment
In Mohanlal’s Instagram post, a video of Lionel Messi is seen wearing the Inter Miami CF jersey, carefully signing off the jersey with the spelling; he wrote “Lalettan.”
Mohanlal then went on to laud Messi: “For someone who has long admired Messi, not just for his brilliance on the field but for his humility and grace, this was truly special."
The superstar went ahead and thanked friends who made his fantasy of having an autographed jersey by Lionel Messi come true. "This magical moment wouldn't have been here if not for the generosity of two special friends: Dr. Rajeev Mangottil and Rajesh Philip. Many thanks from my heart." He then thanked God for his fantasy-realized moment, "And more than everything, thank you, God, for this eternal present."
Their fans went to the comments section and left heartfelt comments. "From one GOAT to another," wrote a fan. "Lalettan, with every football fan's dream," said another. "Football Goat Cinema Goat," wrote a third user.
Mohanlal's Diverse Future
Mohanlal's varied impending movie line-up consists of the family drama Thudarum, Telugu film Kannappa, thriller Drishyam 3, and Sathyan Anthikad-directed Hridayapoorvam. He also has Onnam Sir, bilingual Vrushabha, and musical drama with Anoop Menon in the works.
Conclusion
From his legendary status in Malayalam cinema with more than 400 films to his sincere adoration of World Cup winner Lionel Messi, Mohanlal's impact extends well beyond the silver screen. With a diverse slate of upcoming films, he’s poised to solidify his status as a leading marksman of Indian cinema.