Mohanlal, the complete actor in Mollywood has been reigning as a Superstar in the industry since 1986. In this span of 34 years, the actor has impeccably performed in almost all genres. In the initial years of his career, the actor did some negative roles, and later, he attained the boy-next-door image, followed by a Superstar image.
Mohanlal has also done a handful of thriller movies in his career. The Gulf Indians presents you with the list of five thriller movies with Mohanlal in the lead role, which audiences should not miss.
Mugham
Mugham, directed by Mohan was released in 1990. In this movie, Mohanlal played the role of a police officer who is designated to track down a serial killer who always target female victims. Even though Mohanlal has played only a few police roles in his career, Mugham always stands top with the actor’s subtle style of acting.
Kariyilakkattu Pole
Kariyilakkattu Pole, released in 1986 was directed by master craftsman Padmarajan. The film also stars Mammootty in another prominent role. The movie revolves around the life of a police officer who investigates the murder of a film director. Interestingly, three women were present at the scene of the crime, and the film tries to unveil their past life which connects them to the murder.
Drishyam
Drishyam, the all-time blockbuster in Mollywood was released in 2013. The film directed by Jeethu Joseph revolves around the story of a common man who gets involved in a murder coverup to protect his family. As the film became a huge hit at the box-office, makers of this movie recently announced its sequel which will start rolling soon.
Olympian Anthony Adam
Olympian Anthony Adam is a stylish thriller made with International standards. The film narrates the story of a police officer who disguises himself as a school teacher as a part of an investigation. Even though the film emerged as an average grosser at the box-office upon its release, this movie is now considered a cult classic.
Grandmaster
Grandmaster, directed by B Unnikrishnan is another Mohanlal movie that will thrill audiences to the core. The film narrates the story of a cop who gets challenging notes from a murderer continuously. Upon release, the film received positive reviews from audiences and critics, and it emerged as a Superhit at the box-office.
