Chandu Salimkumar shares heartfelt 'Chithram'-inspired birthday wish for Kalyani Priyadarshan, adds 'Lokah Chapter 1' twists
ETimes | April 6, 2026 3:39 PM CST
Actor Kalyani Priyadarshan celebrated her birthday yesterday, and wishes continue to pour in from across the industry. Among the most unique greetings came from her ' Lokah Chapter 1 : Chandra' co-star Chandu Salimkumar , who added a nostalgic twist to his message with a clever reference to the classic ' Chithram '.
Taking inspiration from the iconic 1988 film 'Chithram', originally directed by Kalyani’s father Priyadarshan, Chandu shared a heartfelt yet playful note. Borrowing the famous dialogue delivered by Mohanlal ’s character, he wrote, “You are the light of my loneliness.. Love of my heart .. Tune of my song.. Dew of my desert.. Queen of my kingdom.. and I love you Kalyanikutty !” He followed it up with a warm, “Happy Birthday Kal Pri,” making the wish both emotional and entertaining.
Along with the message, Chandu posted a series of pictures featuring the two from their time working together. One image stood out for its humorous edit, a cake-cutting moment where his face was swapped with that of Michael B. Jordan , playfully nodding to Kalyani’s admiration for the Hollywood star. According to Cinema Express, in an earlier interaction, Kalyani had openly admitted to being a “huge Michael B Jordan fan,” making the joke all the more relatable.
The ‘Chithram’ legacy lives onThe reference to 'Chithram' added a deeper layer to the wish. The beloved film starred Mohanlal alongside Ranjini and revolved around a couple pretending to be married to comfort her visiting father. The emotional confession scene from the film remains one of its most memorable highlights, making Chandu’s callback both meaningful and endearing.
Team ‘Lokah’ joins the celebrationChandu and Kalyani were recently seen together in the hit 'Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra', directed by Dominic Arun. The director also joined in with a heartfelt birthday note, sharing a behind-the-scenes picture and writing, “Happy birthday KalPri. I love you Mone.” Even a day after her birthday, it’s clear that Kalyani continues to be showered with love, with heartfelt wishes and playful tributes making the occasion even more special.
Taking inspiration from the iconic 1988 film 'Chithram', originally directed by Kalyani’s father Priyadarshan, Chandu shared a heartfelt yet playful note. Borrowing the famous dialogue delivered by Mohanlal ’s character, he wrote, “You are the light of my loneliness.. Love of my heart .. Tune of my song.. Dew of my desert.. Queen of my kingdom.. and I love you Kalyanikutty !” He followed it up with a warm, “Happy Birthday Kal Pri,” making the wish both emotional and entertaining.
Along with the message, Chandu posted a series of pictures featuring the two from their time working together. One image stood out for its humorous edit, a cake-cutting moment where his face was swapped with that of Michael B. Jordan , playfully nodding to Kalyani’s admiration for the Hollywood star. According to Cinema Express, in an earlier interaction, Kalyani had openly admitted to being a “huge Michael B Jordan fan,” making the joke all the more relatable.
The ‘Chithram’ legacy lives onThe reference to 'Chithram' added a deeper layer to the wish. The beloved film starred Mohanlal alongside Ranjini and revolved around a couple pretending to be married to comfort her visiting father. The emotional confession scene from the film remains one of its most memorable highlights, making Chandu’s callback both meaningful and endearing.
Team ‘Lokah’ joins the celebrationChandu and Kalyani were recently seen together in the hit 'Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra', directed by Dominic Arun. The director also joined in with a heartfelt birthday note, sharing a behind-the-scenes picture and writing, “Happy birthday KalPri. I love you Mone.” Even a day after her birthday, it’s clear that Kalyani continues to be showered with love, with heartfelt wishes and playful tributes making the occasion even more special.
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