Mohanlal’s graceful turn in jewellery ad stuns viewers online

A recently released jewellery commercial featuring Mohanlal has caught public attention, not for the product it aims to sell, but for what the veteran actor does in front of the camera. In the 110 second film, Mohanlal delivers a striking performance without uttering a word, relying instead on expression and movement to create impact.

The ad, directed by noted filmmaker Prakash Varma, is styled as a behind the scenes look at a fashion shoot. Varma, who earlier worked with Mohanlal in 'Thudarum', appears on screen himself, introducing the actor to a model and briefing him on the shoot’s concept. What begins as a routine interaction soon takes an unexpected turn when the jewellery goes missing.

The scene then shifts to Mohanlal in his vanity van, now adorned with the same jewellery. What follows is a short, improvised dance: gentle, deliberate and unexpectedly graceful. Each hand movement and turn carries a sense of ease, showing the actor playing with the idea of femininity without mockery or exaggeration. When Varma walks in on the performance, the tension breaks with laughter, bringing the story to a light close.

Viewers online responded more to the choices on screen than the brand itself. One comment observed, “Mohanlal… here again, breaking all conventional concepts of jewellery advertising.” Another wrote, “For an actor, being ready to take up roles or even commercials that truly suit them, without hesitation, is a big deal. Even if seen lightly, that willingness is admirable.” A third added, “In every movement made while adorning herself with jewellery, one can see an expression of femininity. That too is acting.”

The discussion around the ad shows how a familiar face can shift perceptions when willing to experiment. Rather than a routine endorsement, the ad has become a talking point on social media for its playful narrative and the actor’s fluid performance, reminding audiences that even in unexpected spaces, craft can speak louder than words.