Five Mohanlal movies to watch before 'Drishyam 2'

Mohanlal has starred in quite a few classics during his career

Actor Mohanlal, one of the biggest stars in Malayalam cinema, will soon be seen in the eagerly-awaited movie Drishyam 2. The film, a sequel to the 2013 release Drishyam, is a thriller that revolves around the journey of a cable operator-turned-producer. The film has piqued the curiosity of the fans with its trailer, which suggests that it may prove to be a game-changer for Mollywood.

With the film around the corner, here is a look at five Mohanlal movies one needs to watch before Drishyam 2.

Bharatham (1991)

The musical drama, which has attained cult status over the years, revolves around the journey of a talented Carnatic singer who is forced to sacrifice his dream following the actions of his elder brother. The film is regarded as a gamechanger for Mohanlal as it helped him bag his first National Award.

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Manichitrathazhu (1993)

The psychological-thriller, which revolved around the journey of a woman with a past, emerged as a big hit at the box office while impressing fans with its terrific storyline. 'Lalettan' underplayed things quite expertly, letting Shobhana take centrestage when required. It was remade in multiple languages, emerging as a pan-India brand.

Kaalapani (1996)

A timeless classic, Kaalapani revolved around what happens when a doctor is sent to jail following a twist of fate. The period-drama hit the right notes with its patriotic undertones while redefining the tenets of Mollywood. Mohanlal delivered a stellar performance, bringing out the vulnerability of his character. The magnum opus had a stellar cast that included Vineeth, Tabu, Bollywood actor Amrish Puri and Prabhu.

Iruvar (1997)
The Kollywood movie revolved around the nexus between cinema and politics in Tamil Nadu, hitting the right notes with its effective presentation. The Mani Ratnam-directed magnum opus featured 'Lalettan' in a role loosely based on the legendary mass leader MGR. The film emerged as a success while receiving rave reviews from most critics.

Lucifer (2019)

A 'paisa vasool' action-drama, Lucifer featured Mohanlal in the role of the 'devil' and gave him the ideal platform to reconnect with the masses. The actor's punch dialogues and stellar screen presence proved to be big highlights of the blockbuster. The biggie had a stellar cast that included Manju Warrier, Tovino Thomas, Indrajith and Bollywood star Vivek Oberoi.