5 Mohanlal blockbusters rejected by other Malayalam stars

Arshi Khanam

Missed opportunities

Lucifer star Mohanlal has delivered numerous acclaimed films. However, many of his blockbusters were initially offered to Mammootty. Take a look:

Rajavinte Makan (Prime Video)

Not Mohanlal but Mammootty was the first choice for this blockbuster Malayalam gangster drama film. Later, it marked a breakthrough for Mohanlal.

Drishyam (JioHotstar)

Before Mohanlal, this blockbuster crime drama film was offered to Maammootty but he rejected due to date clashes.

Run Baby Run (JioHotstar)

This action thriller was first offered to Mammootty. However, he rejected the offer and it went to Mohanlal.

Iruvar (Aha)

Mani Ratnam's epic political drama film offered the lead to Mammootty. But after he declined the role, Mohanlal headlined this superhit film.

Papanasam (YouTube)

Rajinikanth was initially approached for the Tamil version of Mohanlal's blockbuster Malayalam film Drishyam. Later, Kamal Haasan reprised Mohanlal's role.

L2: Empuraan

Mohanlal is set to reprise his role in Prithviraj Sukumaran's L2: Empuraan. It is the second installment of Lucifer and will premiere on March 27.