Best classic Mohanlal films to stream on Sun NXT – Manjil Virinja Pookkal, Rajavinte Makan, and more

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Manjil Virinja Pookkal

Mohanlal made his mainstream cinema debut with Fazil's Manjil Virinja Pookkal in 1980. The superstar played the lead antagonist Narendran, in the film.

Rajavinte Makan

The veteran actor earned superstar status at age 26, with the massive success of the Thampi Kannanthanam directorial, Rajavinte Makan. He played the role of Vincent Gomes, a dreaded gangster, in the film. 

Thalavattam

Mohanlal delivered a heartbreaking performance as the mentally-challenged Vinod in this Priyadarshan directorial, the same year. 

Sadayam

Mohanlal stunned the audiences with his performance as Sathyanathan, who is awaiting capital punishment for murdering four people, in this Sibi Malayil movie.

Season

This Padmarajan directorial, featured the superstar in the role of Jeevan, a mysterious man Jeevan who runs a restaurant at the Kovalam beach, Trivandrum.

Ulladakkam

This psychological thriller, which is helmed by Kamal, featured Mohanlal in the role of Dr. Sunny, a psychiatrist and his unique bond with his patient Reshma, played by Amala Akkineni. 

Mazha Peyyunnu Maddalam Kottunnu

Mohanlal appeared as Shambhu, who poses as the fiance of Sardar Krishna Kurup's daughter Shobha, in this blockbuster comedy entertainer.

Hello My Dear Wrong Number

 The superstar played the role of Venugopal, a medical representative in this Priyadarshan directorial, which was released in 1986.