Mohanlal has been a blessing to Indian Cinema. The Mega Legend has acted in more than 350 films and has delivered many memorable performances over the years. The filmography of Mohanlal looks Legendary.
On the occasion of Mohanlal’s birthday we have listed more such Classics of Mohanlal which are must watch for any movie lover. Have a look at them below:
1] Namukku Parkkan Munthiri Thoppukal (1986)
This film turned out to be a pathbreaking love story due to its taboo content. The film was different from mainstream cinema. Mohanlal plays the role of a young guy in this Classic who falls in love with his neighbor.
2] Varavelpu (1989)
Mohanlal plays the role of a hard-working young guy in this Classic who returns to India from the Gulf and starts his own bus business. The black comedy film depicted the struggle of a common man and what hardships he faced. The film was remade in Bollywood as Chal Chala Chal starring Govinda in the lead role.
3] Iruvar (1997)
Iruvar marked the debut of Mohanlal in Tamil Cinema. This film also marked the debut of Aishwarya Rai on the silver screen. Iruvar is one of the finest political dramas made in Indian Cinema. The film was known for Mohanlal and Prakash Raj’s powerful portrayal as politicians. This classic film was directed by the Legendary Mani Ratnam.
4] Aaram Thampuran (1997)
Mohanlal played the role of a feudal lord in the Classic. This film was a highly entertaining classic and one of the finest masala films ever made in Indian Cinema. Mohanlal was a treat to watch in this action entertainer.
5] Company (2002)
This was Mohanlal’s debut film in Bollywood. Company also marked the debut of Vivek Oberoi. This hard hitting gangster drama was directed by Ram Gopal Varma. Mohanla played the role of a police commissioner in this film. Company is regarded as one of the finest gangster based films made in Bollywood.
6] Thanmathra (2005)
Mohanlal plays the role of a father and a husband who later suffers from Alzheimer’s disease. The film shows how this incident affected his family. This classic film is an emotional tearjerker.
7] Drishyam (2013)
This is undoubtedly the finest crime thriller ever made in the History of Indian Cinema. Mohanlal plays the role of a father and a husband who protects his family from an accidentally committed crime. The film has been remade in many languages. In Bollywood, Ajay Devgn starred in the remake of this film.
8] Drishyam 2 (2021)
One of the greatest sequels ever made in the History of Indian Cinema along with Lage Raho Munna Bhai and Gangs of Wasseypur 2. In the history of Indian cinema there are only 6 films whose both the parts have turned out to be Classics. Munna Bhai MBBS – Lage Raho Munna Bhai, Gangs of Wasseypur – Gangs of Wasseypur 2 and Drishyam – Drishyam 2 are the only films whose both the parts have turned out to be Classic. It’s impossible to make a Classic thriller, but Jeethu Joseph and Mohanlal pulled out the impossible task and made 2 memorable films. Hindi remake of Drishyam 2 had Ajay Devgn, Tabu, Akshaye Khanna and Shriya Saran in the lead roles.
We at Film Window wish the Mega Legend, Mohanlal a very happy birthday and a successful year ahead.
