Mohanlal has created a benchmark in the Malayalam industry. He is one of the top actors with many blockbuster hits and a huge fan following. Let’s take a look at his blockbuster films, which were initially offered to Mammootty but rejected and followed to Mohanlal.
1. Rajavinte Makan
“Rajavinte Makan,” a gangster drama film released in 1986, is a blockbuster film that brought extreme stardom to Mohanlal in the Malayalam industry. This film was a turning point in Mohanlal’s career and made as a major star in the industry. This film was initially offered to Mammootty, but as he rejected it, it was then offered to Mohanlal. Go watch this crime gangster film now available on Amazon Prime Video.
2. Drishyam
The hugely commercially successful and blockbuster film Drishyam is the first Malayalam film to collect over 50 crores. This was also the longest-running film in the UAE. This blockbuster film was initially offered to Mammootty but was later rejected as his schedule was tight with other projects. Go watch the Malayalam thriller on Jio Hotstar.
3. Run Baby Run
This action thriller is a blockbuster hit film, achieving a 100-day theatrical run in Kerala. Mohanlal’s performance was appreciated by the critics and audience as “Outstanding.” This action film was initially offered to Mammootty, but he rejected it, so it was offered to Mohanlal. Go watch this action drama film is now available on Jio Hotstar.
4. Iruvar
Mohanlal’s most appreciated and famous film, Iruvar, is a box office failure in southern states. But it was recognized as the masterpiece delivered by the Malayalam Industry. This film has won 2 National Film Awards and is a critically successful film. Mani Ratnam and Mohanlal’s collaboration was extremely appreciated by the audience. This political drama film was initially offered to Mammootty, but as he rejected this film, Mohanlal took over this project and created a blockbuster in the Malayalam Industry.