Malayalam cinema’s biggest icons and filmmakers extend their congratulations following the Congress high command’s announcement, expressing high hopes for the state’s future.
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM — Following the Congress high command’s official announcement naming V.D. Satheesan as the next Chief Minister of Kerala, congratulatory messages have flooded in from the upper echelons of the Malayalam film industry. Leading cultural icons, including superstars Mohanlal, Mammootty, and Suresh Gopi, took to social media to welcome the veteran leader’s appointment, signaling strong industry goodwill as he prepares to take the oath of office.
The wave of endorsements from Mollywood underscores the significant political shift in the state. Alongside the industry’s top stars, prominent directors and newly elected legislators also expressed their optimism for Satheesan’s upcoming tenure, following an intense eleven-day period of political deliberation in New Delhi.
Industry Bigwigs Lead the Congratulations
Megastar Mammootty was among the first to acknowledge the appointment, sharing a photograph of the Chief Minister-designate on his official Facebook page.
“Heartfelt congratulations to Shri V.D. Satheesan, who has been appointed as Kerala’s Chief Minister,” Mammootty stated.
Superstar Mohanlal extended his warm wishes, framing his message around the state’s future progress.
“Warm wishes to Kerala Chief Minister-designate V.D. Satheesan. May his leadership guide the state towards a new path of development,” the actor wrote.
National Award-winning actor Suresh Gopi also joined the chorus of well-wishers, taking to Facebook to state: “Wishing V.D. Satheesan shining success in his role as Kerala’s Chief Minister.”
Filmmakers and Legislators Voice Strong Support
The commentary from the filmmaking community carried distinct notes of expectation and praise. Director Midhun Manuel Thomas shared a particularly emphatic post that quickly garnered widespread attention online.
“This is the Chief Minister we spoke about. For now, this is the Chief Minister we want. We don’t need anyone else. As simple as that,” Thomas wrote.
Veteran director Vinayan reflected on Satheesan’s political ideology, recalling the leader’s self-description as a “Nehruvian leftist.” Vinayan expressed hope that the incoming Chief Minister would remain “just, popular, and free from nepotistic politics,” urging him to become a true leader of the people guided by strong principles.
Actor and newly elected Congress MLA from Palakkad, Ramesh Pisharody, kept his tribute concise and democratic, posting, “For the people, by the people.” Meanwhile, actor Unni Mukundan extended his greetings to both the leader and the organization, noting, “Congratulations to the Congress party for its massive victory in the Assembly elections, and to Chief Minister-designate V.D. Satheesan.”
A Decisive Conclusion to Days of Anticipation
The widespread industry support comes on the heels of nearly eleven days of political uncertainty following the declaration of the Assembly election results. The deadlock was broken when All India Congress Committee (AICC) Kerala in-charge, Deepa Dasmunshi, officially announced Satheesan’s name during a press conference in Delhi.
As Kerala transitions into this new political chapter, the unanimous backing from its influential cultural figures provides a high-profile launchpad for V.D. Satheesan’s administration.
