7 Mohanlal movies that could have been blockbusters

Shramana Kar

Shelved films of Mohanlal

Malayalam superstar Mohanlal has an illustrious filmography with many blockbusters. However, let's check out his shelved films that could've been superhits, if released.

Dhanushkodi

This Mohanlal-starrer got shelved reportedly due to production issues and difficulties in getting the project fully funded. Priyadarshan was supposed to direct the film in 1989.

Chodhyam

This film was supposed to be the Malayalam remake of Tamil film, Puriyatha Puthir. The Mohanlal-starrer was almost completed in 1990, but due to issues with script, it got shelved.

Australia

This film was about Formula 1 car race driver's deadly accident. Mohanlal and Ramya Krishnan were paired for the film in 1992. But due to its expensive budget, the film got shelved.

Swarnachamaram

It was one of the most-awaited films of Mohanlal in 1996 and was expected to be a blockbuster. But due to different opinions over the climax, the big-budget film got shelved.

Brahmadathan

Another Mohanlal film from 1993 that got shelved due to differences and dissatisfaction with the storyline. Reports suggest Mohanlal was not enthusiastic about the project.

Randamoozham

This Mohanlal-starrer got delayed multiple times due to several factors, including the Covid-19 pandemic and legal issues. Later, the big-budget film got shelved.

Gaadha

Mohanlal backed out from this film due to unknown reasons, and hence, Shaji N Karun was forced to drop the project, according to reports. The filmmaker himself revealed the news.