For Malayalis, the dialogue "My phone number is 2255" from the classic film 'Rajavinte Makan' holds a special place in memory. It has lingered in people's minds for decades. Now, that iconic number has made a dramatic comeback in real life.
Mohanlal Secures the Legendary Number
According to reports from Mathrubhumi, superstar Mohanlal has acquired the same famous number for his new vehicle. This small detail has sparked a wave of nostalgia among fans. It connects directly to a beloved piece of cinematic history.
How the Auction Unfolded
The distinctive vehicle number KL-07 DJ 2255 went up for auction at the Ernakulam RTO on Monday. Mohanlal successfully purchased the number for Rs 1.80 lakh. He plans to fix this plate on his new Innova Hycross, a vehicle valued at approximately Rs 33 lakh.
The auction took place online under the supervision of Ernakulam Joint RTO C.D. Arun. Three participants engaged in the bidding process. Starting at a base price of Rs 10,000, the bids gradually climbed to Rs 1.45 lakh. At that point, Mohanlal's representative made a decisive move by raising the offer to Rs 1.80 lakh. The other bidders then withdrew from the competition.
An additional registration fee of Rs 5,000 was also paid. The auction became necessary because two other individuals had applied for the same coveted number.
A Special Connection to 2255
This is not the first time Mohanlal has chosen the number 2255 for a vehicle. He already uses KL-07 CZ 2255 on his Caravan. Over the years, the actor has shown a preference for unique and meaningful number plates.
For his luxury MPV Vellfire, he selected the number 2020. His Range Rover carries the distinctive plate KL-07 DB 0001. Even his close friend and producer Antony Perumbavoor recently acquired a 2255 number. Antony purchased KL-07 DH 2255 for Rs 3.20 lakh for his Volvo XC60.
Recent Work Announcements
On the professional front, Mohanlal recently made a significant announcement. He revealed the release date for his daughter Vismaya Mohanlal's debut film 'Thudakkam'. The film is scheduled to hit theaters during the Onam festival in 2026.
Director Jude Anthany Joseph is helming the project. Mohanlal shared the film's poster on social media with the caption "Vismaya Thudakkam." The poster features Vismaya sitting in a moving bus. Industry observers expect the film to face competition from Prithviraj Sukumaran's 'Khalifa' during the same festive period.
Mohanlal was last seen in the film 'Vrusshabha,' which received mixed reactions from audiences. His career continues to evolve with both personal milestones and professional projects.
