6 blockbuster movies rejected by Jayaram

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Jayaram’s missed hits

South actor Jayaram has an outstanding filmography in different genres and languages. However, the Malayalam star rejected several popular films in his career. Take a loo k here:

Kadhal Kottai (YouTube)

Jayaram was first approached for this romantic drama film. However, he rejected this National Award-winning film, and later Ajith Kumar took the role

Bharathi Kannamma (YouTube)

Jayaram missed this blockbuster Tamil drama film as he rejected the offer. Later R. Parthiban starred opposite Meena

Thalapathi (Prime Video)

Mani Ratnam’s gangster drama film was first envisioned with Jayaram in the lead. However, after he rejected it, Rajinikanth headlined the film

Punjabi House (YouTube)

Jayaram was the first choice for Rafi Mecartin’s comedy-drama. However, he declined the offer, and later, Dileep and Harisree Ashokan starred in the lead

Udayanaanu Thaaram (ManoramaMAX)

This black comedy satire film was initially offered to Jayaram. But after his rejection, Mohanlal bagged this award-winning film that emerged as a successful venture

Ramji Rao Speaking (JioCinema)

Jayaram was also approached for this comedy thriller film. But after he refused, it was headlined by an ensemble cast including Sai Kumar, Mukesh, and Vijayaraghavan

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