Is Kalyani Priyadarshan Tying The Knot With Mohanlal's Son Pranav? Actress' Mother Breaks Silence

Speculation about a possible wedding between Kalyani Priyadarshan and Pranav Mohanlal has been dismissed by Lissy Lakshmi, who called the talk incorrect. The rumours grew after their on-screen pairing in recent Malayalam films, but Lissy stated that claims about their daughter planning to marry Mohanlal's son are not true.

The actors first worked together in Hridayam in 2022 and later reunited for Varshangalkku Shesham in 2024. Their romantic screen pairing attracted a strong fan following, especially among younger viewers, who began to assume that the friendship between Kalyani Priyadarshan and Pranav Mohanlal had turned into a real-life relationship.

Kalyani Priyadarshan and Pranav Mohanlal wedding rumours and childhood bond

Kalyani Priyadarshan and Pranav Mohanlal have known each other since childhood, long before appearing in films. The families stayed close, and the two often met during school breaks, including when Pranav Mohanlal studied in Ooty. Kalyani Priyadarshan described their connection as similar to siblings, despite later portraying lovers in cinema.

In a 2023 conversation with Vanitha TV, Kalyani Priyadarshan explained that the bond with Pranav Mohanlal felt almost like family. Kalyani Priyadarshan said, "However, with Appu, I shared a sibling bond. If you look at our old photographs, I think I have more photos with Appu than with my own brother. Whenever he came to Chennai, I would introduce him as my cousin to my friends, as it was complicated to explain our relationship."

Kalyani Priyadarshan and Pranav Mohanlal wedding rumours around Lissy’s Vishu post

The latest wave of talk around Kalyani Priyadarshan and Pranav Mohanlal wedding rumours started after Lissy Lakshmi’s Vishu post on Instagram. Lissy Lakshmi shared festive photographs wearing a kasavu saree, performing puja, and serving prasaadam on a banana leaf, captioned, "Wishing everyone a Vishu filled with prosperity, abundance, health, and joy. A wonderful new year to all!"

Many followers replied with Vishu greetings under the post, but one user commented, "Kalyani pranav mariage waiting," adding heart-eye emojis, linking Kalyani Priyadarshan and Pranav Mohanlal wedding rumours. Lissy Lakshmi replied directly to the message, writing, "false news!" making it clear that no such wedding plans exist for the pair.

Kalyani Priyadarshan and Pranav Mohanlal wedding rumours versus recent film success

While Kalyani Priyadarshan and Pranav Mohanlal wedding rumours keep appearing online, both actors have focused on building separate film careers. Pranav Mohanlal recently appeared as a young Khureshi-Ab'raam, also known as Stephen Nedumpally, in Mohanlal’s L2: Empuraan, before taking the lead in the 2025 horror film Diés Iraé.

Diés Iraé, directed by Rahul Sadasivan of Bhoothakaalam and Bramayugam fame, follows a wealthy young man troubled by a mysterious presence. The film earned positive reviews and collected more than ₹82 crore worldwide at the box office. Pranav Mohanlal has not yet revealed details of upcoming projects after this film.

Kalyani Priyadarshan also enjoyed a strong run in cinemas during the same period. In Dominic Arun’s superhero film Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra, backed by Dulquer Salmaan, Kalyani Priyadarshan played Chandra, also known as Kalliyankattu Neeli, portrayed as a vampire-like being. The film became a major hit, crossing ₹300 crore worldwide.

Actor	Film	Year	Worldwide gross
Pranav Mohanlal	Diés Iraé	2025	₹82 crore+
Kalyani Priyadarshan	Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra	–	₹300 crore+

Besides Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra, Kalyani Priyadarshan also appeared in the comedy Odum Kuthira Chaadum Kuthira in the same year. Kalyani Priyadarshan now has multiple releases lined up, including Genie and Marshal in Tamil, and Lokah Chapter 2 in Malayalam, continuing work independent of Kalyani Priyadarshan and Pranav Mohanlal wedding rumours.

Away from the speculation about Kalyani Priyadarshan and Pranav Mohanlal wedding rumours, filmmaker Priyadarshan’s recent work also reached cinemas. Priyadarshan’s film Bhooth Bangla, starring Akshay Kumar, released in theatres on Friday, adding another project to the long list of Malayalam-linked talent drawing attention across Indian screens.