LeoGlossary: Mohanlal (Actor)

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    Mohanlal, born on May 21, 1960, in Kerala's Pathanamthitta district, emerged from humble beginnings as the son of Viswanathan Nair and Santhakumari. Initially typecast as a villain, he swiftly ascended to the summit of Malayalam cinema. Renowned for his versatility, Mohanlal effortlessly transitions between comedic and dramatic roles, earning accolades like the Padma Shri and Padma Bhushan, India's highest civilian honors. With a repertoire spanning decades, his unmatched talent and unparalleled contributions cement his status as one of India's preeminent actors, celebrated for his impeccable comic timing and profound dramatic performances.

    Early Life and Career

    Mohanlal's journey from a modest upbringing to becoming a stalwart of Indian cinema is as remarkable as it is inspiring. Raised in Kerala by his parents, Viswanathan Nair and Santhakumari, Mohanlal's childhood was infused with the vibrant culture of the region. Despite lacking formal training in acting, Mohanlal's innate talent shone through, leading him to pursue his passion for performance.

    Mohanlal embarked on his acting career with determination and gusto. His first professional role came in the form of a classic villain, showcasing his versatility from the outset. However, it was his portrayal in "Dasharatham" that marked a turning point in his career, catapulting him to stardom and earning him widespread acclaim.

    Over the years, Mohanlal's illustrious career has been adorned with numerous accolades, including the prestigious Padma Shri and Padma Bhushan awards, recognizing his invaluable contributions to Indian cinema. Notably, his performances in "Bharatham" and "Vaanaprastham" secured him two National Film Awards for Best Actor, further solidifying his status as a powerhouse performer.

    In his personal life, Mohanlal maintains a low profile, preferring to keep his family affairs private. Married to Suchitra, their union has been a source of stability and support throughout his career. Blessed with two children, Mohanlal finds joy in his roles as a husband and father, balancing his professional pursuits with his familial responsibilities.

    Beyond the silver screen, Mohanlal is revered not only for his acting prowess but also for his philanthropic endeavors. Engaging in various charitable initiatives, he uses his platform to uplift and empower those in need, embodying the spirit of giving back to society.

    Mohanlal's impact on the entertainment industry extends far beyond his native Kerala, with his influence resonating across the globe. Regarded as an icon and a legend in Indian cinema, his contributions have helped shape the landscape of the industry, inspiring generations of aspiring actors and filmmakers.

    In conclusion, Mohanlal's journey from humble beginnings to becoming one of India's most celebrated actors is a testament to his talent, perseverance, and dedication. With a legacy that spans decades, he continues to captivate audiences with his unparalleled performances, cementing his status as a true cinematic icon.

    Filmography

    Year Title Role
    2024 Malaikottai Vaaliban Malaikottai Vaaliban
    2023 Shubhayathra (Short) Unknown
    2023 Neru Vijayamohan
    2023 Jailer Mathew
    2023 Alone Kalidas
    2022 Monster Lucky Singh | Shivdev Subramaniam
    2022 12th Man Chandrasekhar
    2022 Aaraattu Neyyattinkara Gopan
    2022 Bro Daddy John Kattadi
    2021 Marakkar: Lion of the Arabian Sea Kunjali Marakkar IV
    2021 Drishyam 2 Georgekutty
    2020 Big Brother Sachidanandhan
    2019 Kaappaan PM Chandrakanth Varma
    2019 Ittymaani: Made in China Ittymaani | Ittymaathan
    2019 Lucifer Khureshi-Ab'raam | Stephen Nedumbally
    2019 Neeyum Njanum Narrator (voice)
    2018 Odiyan Odiyan Manikyan
    2018 Drama Rajagopal
    2018 Kayamkulam Kochunni Ithikkara Pakki
    2018 Neerali Sunny George
    2018 Subhayatra Road Safety Films for Kerala Police (Short) Unknown
    2017 Villain Dr. Mathew Manjooran
    2017 Velipadinte Pusthakam Prof. Fr. Michael Idikkula
    2017 Tiyaan Narrator (voice)
    2017 1971: Beyond Borders Col. Mahadevan | Major Sahadevan
    2017 C/O Saira Banu Peter George (voice)
    2017 Munthirivallikal Thalirkkumbol Ulahannan aka Unnachan
    2016 Pulimurugan 'Puli' Murugan
    2016 Oppam Jayaraman
    2016 Janatha Garage Sathyam
    2016 Manamantha Sairam
    2015 Kanal John David
    2015 Loham Rajeev Sathyamoorthy | Raju
    2015 Lailaa O Lailaa Jayamohan
    2015 Ennum Eppozhum Vineeth N Pillai
    2015 Mythri DRDO Scientist Mahadev Godke
    2014 Peruchazhi Jaganathan
    2014 Koothara Usthad Saali
    2014 Mr. Fraud Bhaiji
    2014 Jilla Sivan
    2013 Drishyam George Kutty
    2013 Geethanjali Dr. Sunny Joseph
    2013 Ladies and Gentleman Chandrabose
    2013 Red Wine Ratheesh Vasudevan
    2013 Lokpal Lokpal | Nandagopalan
    2012 Karma Yodha Mad Maddy | Madhava Menon
    2012 Run Baby Run Venu
    2012 Spirit Raghunandan
    2012 Grandmaster Chandrashekhar
    2012 Tezz Shivan (as V. Mohanlal)
    2012 Casanovva Casanovva
    2011 The Arab, The Camel, and P. Madhavan Nair P. Madhavan Nair
    2011 Snehaveedu Ajayan
    2011 Pranayam Professor Mathews
    2011 Chinatown Mathukutty
    2011 Christian Brothers Christi Varghese
    2010 Oru Naal Varum Sukumaran Kolapully
    2010 Kandahar Major Mahadevan
    2010 Shikkar Balaraman
    2010 Alexander the Great Alexander Verma
    2010 Wilson Periera (Short) (voice)
    2010 Janakan Adv. Surya Narayanan
    2009 Ividam Swargamanu Mathews
    2009 Angel John Angel John
    2009 Kerala Varma Pazhassi Raja Narrator
    2009 Unnaipol Oruvan I. G. Raghavan Maraar (as Mohan Lal)
    2009 Bhramaram Sivankutty
    2009 Bhagavan Dr Balagopal
    2009 Sagar Alias Jackie: Reloaded Sagar Alias Jacky
    2009 Red Chillies OMR | Omar | Oyarath Madathil Ramanathan
    2008 Pakal Nakshatrangal Sidharthan
    2008 Twenty:20 Devaraja 'Devan' Prathapa Varma
    2008 Kurukshetra Colonel Mahadevan
    2008 Akasha Gopuram Albert Samson
    2008 Madambi Gopalakrishna Pillai
    2008 Mizhikal Sakshi Syed Ahmed (Special Appearance)
    2008 Innathe Chinthavishayam Gopakumar
    2008 College Kumaran Kumaran
    2007 Flash Dr. Mithun Madhavan
    2007 Rock N' Roll Chandramouli
    2007 Paradesi Valiyakathu Moosa
    2007 Ram Gopal Varma Ki Aag Inspector Narsimha
    2007 Alibhai Alibhai | Anwar Ali
    2007 Hello Advocate Sivaraman
    2007 Chota Mumbai Vasco Da Gama
    2006 Baba Kalyani Baba Kalyani
    2006 Photographer Dijo John | Joy John
    2006 Mahasamudram Isahak
    2006 Keerthi Chakra Major Mahadevan
    2006 Vadakkum Nathan Prof. Iringannoor Bharatha Pisharadi
    2006 Rasathanthram Premachandran
    2006 Kilukkam Kilukilukkam Joji (Special Appearance)
    2005 Reflections (Short) Unknown
    2005 Thanmathra Rameshan
    2005 Naran Mullankolli Velayudhan
    2005 Udayon Shooranad Kunju | Shooranad Pappoyi
    2005 Chandrolsavam Sreehari
    2005 Udayananu Tharam Udayabhanu
    2005 Ek Aur Prem Pratigya Unknown
    2004 Maampazhakkaalam Puramanayil Chandran
    2004 Natturajavu Pulikkattil Charlie
    2004 Wanted Narayana Swamy (Extended Cameo)
    2004 Love Mohan Nair (Cameo appearance)
    2004 Vismayathumbathu Sreekumar
    2004 Vamanapuram Bus Route Lever Johny
    2003 Satyaghath: Crime Never Pays Hari Kishan
    2003 Hariharan Pillai Happy Aanu Hariharan Pillai
    2003 Balettan Athaniparambil Balachandran
    2003 Kilichundan Mampazham Abdul Khader
    2003 Mr. Brahmachari Ananthan Thampi
    2003 Popcarn Vikraman
    2002 Chathurangam Atiprackal Jimmy Jacob
    2002 Thandavam Kasinathan
    2002 Company Srinivasan
    2001 Onnaman Ravishankar
    2001 Unnathangalil Rakshakan (Guest)
    2001 Praja Zakkir Ali Hussein
    2001 Achaneyanenikkishtam Mahadevan (Special Appearance)
    2001 Ravanaprabhu Mangalassery Karthikeyan | Mangalassery Neelakandan
    2001 Kakkakuyil Sivaraman
    2000 Devadoothan Vishal Krishnamoorthy
    2000 Life Is Beautiful Vinayachandran
    2000 Sradha Ganga Prasad IPS
    2000 Narasimham Poovalli Induchoodan
    1999 Ustaad Parameshwaran
    1999 Olympiyan Anthony Adam C.T. Vargheese Antony I.P.S
    1999 Vanaprastham Kunhikuttan
    1998 Rektha Sakshikal Zindabad Siva Subrahmanya Iyyar
    1998 Ayal Kadha Ezhuthukayanu Sagar Kottappuram, Jayadevan
    1998 Harikrishnans Krishnan
    1998 Summer in Bethlehem Niranjan (Special Appearance)
    1998 Kanmadam Vishwanathan
    1997 Aaram Thamburan Jagannathan
    1997 Oru Yathramozhi Govindan Kutty (Chinna)
    1997 Guru Raghuraman
    1997 Chandralekha Alphy | Appukuttan
    1997 Varnapakittu Sunny Palamatom
    1997 Iruvar Anand (Anandan)
    1996 The Prince Jeeva
    1996 Kaalapani Govardhan Menon | Unni
    1995 Thacholi Varghese Chekavar Thacholi Varghese Chekavar
    1995 Agnidevan Aniyankuttan (Ravi Varma)
    1995 Nirnnayam Dr. Roy Mathews
    1995 Spadikam Thomas Chacko (Aadu Thoma)
    1995 Maanthrikam Stephen Ronald (Alby)
    1994 Pingami Capt. Vijay Menon
    1994 Pavithram Chettachan | Unnikrishnan
    1994 Pakshe Balachandran
    1994 Minnaram Bobby
    1994 Gandeevam Cameo in a song
    1994 Thenmavin Kombath Manikyan
    1993 Kalippattam Venu
    1993 Gandharvam Samuel Alexander (Sam)
    1993 Butterflies Prince
    1993 Midhunam Sethumadhavan
    1993 Maya Mayuram Narendran | Unni
    1993 Chenkol Sethu Madhavan
    1993 Manichithrathazhu Dr. Sunny Joseph
    1993 Devasuram Mangalassery Neelakandan
    1992 Aham Siddarthan
    1992 Vietnam Colony G. Krishnamurthy | Swami
    1992 Soorya Gayathri Dr. Balasubrahmaniam
    1992 Nadodi Balakrishnan Bhagavathar | Sachidanandan
    1992 Kamaladalam Nandagopal
    1992 Yoddha Thaipparambil Ashokan
    1992 Rajashilpi Shambu
    1992 Sadayam Sathyanathan
    1991 Uncle Bun Charlie Chacko
    1991 Ulladakkam Dr. Sunny
    1991 Kizhakkunarum Pakshi Ananthu
    1991 Gopura Vasalile (Guest Role)
    1991 Advaitham Shivaprasad
    1991 Dhanam Unni
    1991 Vasthuhara Venu
    1991 Abhimanyu Hari | Hari Annan
    1991 Kilukkam Joji
    1991 Vishnulokam Sankunni
    1991 Bharatham Gopi | Kalloor Gopinathan
    1990 Appu Appukuttan
    1990 Mukham ACP Hariprasad IPS
    1990 Indrajaalam Kannan Nair
    1990 Arhatha Devaraj
    1990 Lal Salam Nettur Stephen
    1990 Akkare Akkare Akkare Ramdas (aka Dasan)
    1990 Thazhvaram Balan
    1990 Kadathanadan Ambadi Kadathanadan Ambadi
    1990 His Highness Abdullah Abdullah | Ananthan Namboothiri
    1990 No: 20 Madras Mail Tony Kurishingal
    1990 Aye Auto Sudhi
    1990 Maut Se Mukabala Unknown
    1989 Peruvannapurathe Visheshangal Achu
    1989 Naaduvazhikal Arjun
    1989 Adhipan Prakash
    1989 Vandanam Unnikrishnan
    1989 Ulsavapittennu Aniyan Thampuran
    1989 Lal Americayil Vinod
    1989 Dasharatham Rajiv Menon
    1989 Chanakyan Hand in Zindabad (uncredited)
    1989 Kireedam Sethu Madhavan
    1989 Douthyam Capt. Roy Jacob Thomas
    1989 Varavelpu Muralidharan
    1989 Season Jeevan | Uncle
    1988 Paadha Mudhra Pandaram
    1988 Moonnam Mura Ali Imran
    1988 Anuragi Shamu
    1988 Vellanakalude Naadu C. Pavithran Nair
    1988 Mukunthetta Sumitra Vilikkunnu Mukundan K. Kartha
    1988 Doore Doore Oru Koodu Kootam Diwakaran
    1988 Chithram Vishnu
    1988 Pattanapravesam Ramdas (aka Dasan)
    1988 Orkkappurathu Freddy Nicholas
    1988 Khooni Insaan Unknown
    1988 Aaryan Mera Naam Unknown
    1988 Vaasna Ki Bhookh Unknown
    1988 Aryan Devanarayan
    1987 Vazhiyorakkazhchakal Antony Issac | Raghavan
    1987 Mizhiyorangalil Special Appearance
    1987 Ivide Ellavarkkum Sugham Appu
    1987 Irupatham Noottandu Sagar Alias Jacky
    1987 Boomiyile Rajakkanmar Mahendra Varma
    1987 Ayitham Shankaran
    1987 January Oru Orma Raju
    1987 Cheppu Ramachandran
    1987 Amrutham Gamaya Dr. P. K. Haridas
    1987 Sarvakalasala Lal
    1987 Kayyethum Doorathu Vinod
    1987 Thoovanathumbikal Jayakrishnan
    1987 Unnikale Oru Kadha Parayam Aby
    1987 Nadodikkattu Dasan
    1987 Adimakal Udamakal Mohan Cheriyan
    1986 Yuvajanotsavam Daddy | Jayan
    1986 Sughamodevi Sunny
    1986 Sobharaj Dharmaraj | Sobharaj
    1986 Revathikkoru Pavakkutty Dr. P. Madhavankutty
    1986 Oppam Oppathinoppam Krishnankutty
    1986 Nimishingal Murali
    1986 Mizhineer Poovukal Richard
    1986 Manasilloru Manimuthu Mohan
    1986 Kunjattakilikal Balakrishnan
    1986 Iniyum Kurukshethram Suresh Babu
    1986 Ente Entethu Mathram Mr. Menon
    1986 Pappan Priyappetta Pappan Inspector Devodas
    1986 Thalavattam Vinod
    1986 Ninnishtam Ennishtam Sreekkuttan
    1986 Hello My Dear: Wrong Number Venugopal
    1986 Desatanakkili Karayarilla Harisankar
    1986 Panchagni Rashid
    1986 Adiverukal Balakrishnan
    1986 Padayani Ramesh
    1986 Sanmanassullavarkku Samadhanam Gopalakrishna Panikkar
    1986 Onnu Muthal Poojyam Vare Telephone Uncle
    1986 Geetam Jagadeesh Nair
    1986 Namukku Parkkan Munthiri Thoppukal Solomon
    1986 Rajavinte Makan Vincent Gomas
    1986 Gandhinagar 2nd Street Sethu
    1986 Kaveri Balachandran Nair (Balu)
    1986 Poomukhappadiyil Ninneyum Kaathu Pauly
    1986 Neram Pularumbol Godfree
    1986 Kariyila Kattu Pole Inspector Achuthankutty
    1986 Vartha Vasu
    1986 T.P. Balagopalan M.A. Balagopalan
    1986 Abhayam Thedi Appu Nair aka Appettan
    1986 Mazha Peyyunnu Maddalam Kottunnu Shambhu
    1986 Jaanwar Aur Insaan Unknown
    1985 Pathamudayam Jayamohan, Vikraman
    1985 Uyarum Njan Naadake Darappan
    1985 Azhiyatha Bandhangal Balakrishnan
    1985 Adhyayam Onnu Muthal Vishnu Thomas
    1985 Vasantha Sena Devan
    1985 Njan Piranna Nattil Unknown
    1985 Naayakan Krishnadas
    1985 Mulamoottil Adima Adimakanne
    1985 Jeevante Jeevan Jayan
    1985 Guruji Oru Vakku Unni
    1985 Ezhu Muthal Onpathu Vare Gopi
    1985 Omanikkan Ormavaikkan Deva Kumar
    1985 Rangam Appunni
    1985 Parayanumvayya Parayathirikkanumvayya Current Hamsa (Extended Cameo)
    1985 Aram + Aram = Kinnaram Narayanankutty
    1985 Kandu Kandarinju Krishnanunny
    1985 Karimpin Poovinakkare Bhadran
    1985 Boeing Boeing Shyam
    1985 Idanilangal Balan
    1985 Koodum Thedi Peter Mathew
    1985 Angadikkappurath Babu
    1985 Onnanam Kunnil Oradi Kunnil Nithin
    1985 Anu Bandham Bhaskaran
    1985 Avidathepole Ivideyum Sukumaran aka Suku
    1984 Koodu Thedunna Parava Guest appearence
    1984 Uyarangalil P. K. Jayarajan
    1984 Swanthamevide Bandhamevide Rajendran
    1984 Oru Kochu Swapnam Unknown
    1984 Manasariyathe Mammootty
    1984 Kilikonchal Unknown
    1984 Kaliyil Alpam Karyam Vinayan
    1984 Ivide Thudangunnu Krishnakumar
    1984 Aduthaduthu Vishnu Mohan (Special Appearance)
    1984 Appunni Menon Mash
    1984 Vanitha Police Achuthan (Guest Appearance)
    1984 Kurissu Yuddham Johny
    1984 Vetta Balan
    1984 Pavam Poornima Annan Thirumeni
    1984 Onnanu Nammal Nanda Gopal
    1984 Lakshmana Rekha Sudhakaran Nair
    1984 Itha Innu Muthal Mohanlal
    1984 Akkare Sudhakaran (Cameo Appearance)
    1984 Poochakkoru Mookkuthi Gopalakrishnan
    1984 Nokketha Dhoorathu Kannum Nattu Sreekumar
    1984 Shree Krishnaparanthu Kumaran | Kumarettan
    1984 Unaroo Ramu
    1984 Adiyozhukkukal Gopi
    1984 Thirakal James George
    1984 Ariyatha Veethikal Balan
    1984 Athirathram Prasad
    1984 Aalkkoottathil Thaniye Anil Kumar
    1983 Thavalam Unknown
    1983 Naseema Saithali
    1983 Kuyiline Thedi Thampurankutty
    1983 Kolakomban Gopi
    1983 Visa Sunny
    1983 Theeram Thedunna Thira Unknown
    1983 Oru Mukham Pala Mukham Sukumaran Thampi
    1983 Iniyenkilum Ravi
    1983 Changatham S.T. Daniel
    1983 Naanayam Babu
    1983 Sesham Kazhchayil Inspector Mohan
    1983 Himavahini Pappy
    1983 Hello Madras Girl Lal
    1983 Guru Dakshina Minister Prabhakaran
    1983 Ente Katha Ramesh
    1983 Chakravalam Chuvannappol Surendran
    1983 Bhookambam Raghu
    1983 Asthram Das
    1983 Arabikadal Unknown
    1983 Marakkillorikkalum Murali
    1983 Ente Mamattikkuttiyammakku Alex
    1983 Engane Nee Marakkum Shambu
    1983 Attakkalasam Dr. Santhosh Babu
    1983 Adhipathyam Unknown
    1983 Kattathe Kilikoodu Unni Krishnan
    1983 Pin Nilavu Raghu
    1983 Sandhyakku Virinja Poovu Ramu
    1982 Kurukkante Kalyanam Sainaba's Husband
    1982 Njan Onnu Parayatte Shekharankutty
    1982 Madrasile Mon Unknown
    1982 Kaliya Mardanam Johny
    1982 Foot Ball Balakrishnan
    1982 Ente Mohangal Poovaninju Jayan
    1982 Enikkum Oru Divosam Babu
    1982 Aakrosam Mohanachandran
    1982 Enthino Pookunna Pookal Surendran
    1982 Aa Divasom Unknown
    1982 Sindoora Sandhyakku Mounam Kishore
    1982 Padayottam Kannan
    1982 Ente Mohangal Poovaninju Unknown
    1982 Sree Ayyappanum Vavarum Army Commander Kadutha
    1982 Jumbulingam Unknown
    1982 Kelkatha Shabdam Babu
    1981 Thakilu Kottampuram Advocate Paul
    1981 Druvasangamam Sankarankutty
    1981 Attimari Shan
    1981 Ahimsa Mohan
    1981 Dhanya Unknown
    1981 Oothikachiya Ponnu Nanda Kumar
    1981 Thenum Vayambum Varma
    1981 Sanchari Dr. Sekhar
    1980 Manjil Virinja Pookkal Narendran
    1978 Thiranottam Kuttappan

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