Daijiworld Media Network- Kochi

Kochi, Apr 20: Mollywood megastar Mohanlal had a true fanboy moment recently when he received a priceless gift from his football icon — none other than Lionel Messi himself.

The legendary actor took to Instagram to share a heartwarming video of Messi signing an Argentina jersey addressed to him. The clip also featured Mohanlal proudly holding the autographed jersey, his joy unmistakable and touching fans across cinema and football fandoms alike.

In a heartfelt caption accompanying the post, Mohanlal wrote, “Some moments in life feel too profound for words. They stay with you forever. Today, I experienced one of those moments. As I gently unwrapped the gift, my heart skipped a beat — a jersey signed by the legend himself, Lionel Messi. And there it was… my name, written in his own hand.”

The actor, who has long admired Messi not just for his footballing genius but also for his humility and composure, expressed deep gratitude for the gesture. He acknowledged his close friends Dr. Rajeev Mangottil and Rajesh Philip for making the dream moment possible. “Thank you from the bottom of my heart. And above all, thank you, God, for this unforgettable gift,” he added.

Fans, thrilled by the cross-over of global icons from cinema and football, flooded the comment section calling it a “GOAT to GOAT” moment, highlighting the shared greatness of both Mohanlal and Messi in their respective fields.

On the work front, Mohanlal is gearing up for the release of his upcoming film “Thudarum”, slated to hit theatres on April 25. Directed by Tharun Moorthy, the film boasts an ensemble cast including Shobana, Farhaan Faasil, and Maniyanpilla Raju. The narrative follows Shanmugham, a family man with a deep emotional attachment to his old ambassador car, whose life takes a turn when it is seized by authorities.

Mohanlal’s cinematic pipeline looks equally promising with major projects like “L3: The Beginning”, “Hridayapoorvam”, “Drishyam 3”, and “MMMN” lined up.