Five reasons why we love Mohanlal

Mohanlal doesn't need an introduction for the Malayalam audience. In his career span of more than 35 years, Mohanlal has proved his versitality with his experimental roles, romantic, comedy and even action films. Here are some more reasons as to why Mohanlal is the most loved hero of Malayalam cinema...


His superhit films


Mohanlal has acted in more than 300 films which includes films in Tamil, Hindi, Telugu and Kannada languages. Out of these, many movies have been blockbusters and have created and broken many records at the box-office. Starting from his first, Manjil Virinja Pookkal, where he played a negative character, his attitude and dialogue delivery is worth applauding. He started his career with this film and then went on to do hit films such as Kireedam (1989) directed by Sibi Malayil, Bharatham (1991) directed by Sibi Malayil, Vanaprastham (1999) directed by Shaji N. Karun, T. P. Balagopalan M.A. (1986) directed by Sathyan Anthikad, Drishyam (2013) directed by Jeethu Joseph. Mohanlal's contribution to Malayalam cinema is incomparable and worth appreciating.

Multi-talented actor


Mohanlal is often addressed as the 'complete actor.' Like the title given to him, he is a complete person. Before venturing into films, he was was actively involved with theatre and has performed in many plays. Mohanlal has even tried his hands at playback singing and has sung more than 30 songs. Some of his hit songs are Attumanal Payayil from Run Baby Run, Naathoone Naathoone from Oru Naal Varum, Annarakanna Vaa from Bhramaram, Kaithapoovin from Kannezhuthi Pottum Thottu and Ithaloornnu Veena from Thanmathra.

The charm even at the age of 55


Mohanlal turned 55 this year. Even at the age of 55, young actresses are ready to romance him onscreen and their chemistry still looks sizzling. Some of the films where young actress were paired opposite him are Loham, opposite Andrea Jeremiah, Lailaa O Lailaa, opposite Amala Paul, Ladies and Gentleman, opposite Mamta Mohandas, Mithra Kurian and Padmapriya, Casanovva, opposite Shriya Saran, Spirit opposite Kaniha.

Making a mark in other film industry


Mohanlal has acted in 10 films in other languages like Tamil, Hindi, Telugu and Kannada. He has given stupendous performances in the Tamil films Jilla (2014) directed by R. T. Neason, Unnai Pol Oruvan (2009) directed by Chakri Toleti, Iruvar (1997) directed by Mani Ratnam. He even won Filmfare Awards South Best Actor Award for the film Iruvar in the year 1997. He has even acted in Hindi films such as Tezz (2012) directed by Priyadarshan, Ram Gopal Varma Ki Aag (2007) directed by Ram Gopal Varma and Company (2002) directed by Ram Gopal Varma. For the film, Company, Mohanlal received IIFA Awards and Star Screen Awards for the Best Performance in Supporting Role category. Mohanlal has even acted in a silent film, Reflections, directed by Bejoy Nambiar released in the year 2005.

Awards and honours in his kitty


Mohanlal's iconic roles were well received with different awards and honours. Mohanlal received Padma Shri Award in the year 2001. He received National Film Awards four times - Best Actor for the films Bharatham (1991) and Vanaprastham (1999), Special Jury Award for the film Kireedam (1989) and Best Film (Producer) Award for Vanaprastham (1999). Mohanlal won Kerala State Film Awards eight times- Best Actor for the films T. P. Balagopalan M.A. (1986), Abhimanyu, Kilukkam, Ulladakkam (1991), Spadikam, Kalapani (1995), Vanaprastham (1999), Thanmathra (2005) and Paradesi (2007), Special Jury Award for the films Padamudra, Chithram, Ulsavapittennu, Aryan, Vellanakalude Nadu (1988) and Second Best Film (Producer) for the films Bharatham (1991) and Kalapani (1995). He even won Filmfare Awards South Best Actor Award for the films Sanmanassullavarkku Samadhanam (1986), Padamudra (1988), Devaasuram (1993), Pavithram (1994), Spadikam (1995), Vanaprastham (1999), Thanmathra (2005), Paradesi (2007), he even Special Jury Award for the film Bhramaram