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Time of India
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Tharun Moorthy's 'Thudarum' reignites Mohanlal–Shobana magic; A look back at Mollywood's timeless on-screen pairings
Actors and their on-screen pairings often make headlines due to the promising chemistry and visual appeal they share in films. Some of these pairings have taken a unique turn, with the actors eventually marrying and building a life together off-screen. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Several of these beloved on-screen duos still hold a special place in the hearts of audiences, who continue to hope for their reunion on the big screen. , in particular, has delivered numerous iconic performances where his on-screen chemistry with female co-stars left audiences wanting more. After a long gap of 15 years, Mohanlal and —one of the most cherished pairings in Mollywood—reunited for Tharun Moorthy's Thudarum in 2025. Their collaboration was one of the most awaited in recent memory. During an award show, Mohanlal asked Shobana, 'Won't you come to Malayalam to act with me once again?' to which she replied, 'But no one is calling me. I will surely come if that happens.' Here's a look at more iconic Mollywood pairings that left a lasting impression and why fans are eager to see them share screen space again: Mohanlal Confirms Drishyam 3 Release |Georgekutty Is Back Ranjini and Mohanlal Mohanlal's on-screen chemistry with actress Ranjini defined a golden era in Mollywood. Fans continue to celebrate their collaboration in Chithram (1988). The duo also captivated audiences in Mukunthetta Sumitra Vilikkunnu and Mukham. After a 20-year hiatus from the industry, Ranjini made a comeback to star alongside Mohanlal in Koothara (2014), directed by Srinath Rajendran—fulfilling a long-held wish of fans. In an old interview with TOI, Ranjini said, 'I feel lucky to make my comeback with a Mohanlal film. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The last movie we did together was Mukham in 1990. I believe we shared good on-screen chemistry.' Sreenivasan and Sangita Madhavan Nair Chinthavishtayaya Shyamala (1998) gifted audiences the iconic pair of Sreenivasan and Sangita Madhavan Nair. Sangita received the Kerala State Film Award for Best Actress for her portrayal of Shyamala. Interestingly, it was Mohanlal who recommended Sangita for the role. In 2014, the duo reunited for Nagara Varidhi Naduvil Njan, marking Sangita's return to cinema after 14 years. In an old interview with Kairali TV, Sangita shared that people across Kerala still recognise her as Shyamala. However, she admitted that she couldn't feel the same warmth during her comeback and added that she had no plans to return to acting—it simply happened naturally. Jayaram and Parvathy Jayaram and Parvathy were among the most beloved on-screen couples of the late 1980s and 1990s. Their memorable films include Aparan, Peruvannapurathe Visheshangal, Shubhayathra, Swagatham, and Pavakkoothu. The two married in September 1992 and have two children, Kalidas Jayaram and Malavika Jayaram. Kalidas made his debut in Kochu Kochu Santhoshangal (2000). In an interview with The New Indian Express, Parvathy spoke fondly of Jayaram: 'He is frank, transparent, and a family man. For any trip, be it domestic or foreign, he always wants the family to come along. And if, for some reason, we can't go, he will cancel his trip.' Biju Menon and Samyuktha Varma Mazha, Meghamalhar, and Madhuranombarakattu are some of Malayalam cinema's classics, celebrated for the subtle, soothing on-screen chemistry between Biju Menon and Samyuktha Varma. Meghamalhar, in particular, holds a poetic resonance that continues to make this pairing one of Mollywood's most revered. Audiences often hoped they would marry in real life—and they did, tying the knot in 2002. The couple welcomed their son, Daksh Dharmik, in 2006. In an interview with The New Indian Express, Samyuktha shared, 'Biju is a reserved person, a man of few words. In the end, it was a love-cum-arranged marriage.' Dileep and Kavya Madhavan Dileep and Kavya Madhavan are undoubtedly one of Mollywood's most successful on-screen duos. Their celebrated collaborations include Vellaripravinte Changathi, Runway, Inspector Garud, Pinneyum, Sadanandante Samayam, Darling Darling, Chandranudikkunna Dikkil, Thilakkam, Thenkasipattanam, Kochi Rajavu, and Meesa Madhavan. Dileep was earlier appreciated for his chemistry with Manju Warrier, whom he married in 1998. However, the couple parted ways in 2015. In 2016, Dileep and Kavya confirmed their long-rumoured relationship by getting married. Navya Nair and Prithviraj Sukumaran Prithviraj and Navya Nair became household names with their debut film Nandanam (2002). Their youthful, innocent portrayals, combined with mature acting, won widespread admiration. They further solidified their fanbase with films like Vellithira, Ammakilikkoodu, and Calendar. Navya later took a break from acting and returned with Oruthee in 2022. Her recent release was Janaki Jaane. Meanwhile, Prithviraj expanded his presence across Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, and Hindi cinema and gained acclaim as a director with Lucifer, starring Mohanlal. He returned with a strong sequel, L2: Empuraan, this year. Kunchacko Boban and Shalini Ajithkumar Niram, Aniyathipraavu, Prem Poojari, and Nakshatratharattu remain some of the most rewatched Malayalam films, especially for fans of Kunchacko Boban and Shalini. Their adorable on-screen chemistry sparked numerous queries about whether they were a couple off-screen. Though they never dated, they remained close friends. Shalini later fell in love with Tamil superstar Ajith Kumar and married him in 2000. They now have two children. Kunchacko Boban married Priya Ann Samuel in 2005. After marrying Ajith, Shalini took a break from films and settled in Chennai, where she continues to support her husband and children in their pursuits.
Pink Villa
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
When Nayanthara said she does not have friends in industry: ‘I reserve personal connections'
Nayanthara is a powerhouse of incredible talent and is one of the most sought-after actresses. Known for some of her fearless statements and choices, the actress has risen up to pan-Indian fame over the years. However, having spent so many years in the film industry, the diva has never made any personal connections or friends among people she has worked with. In one of her older revelations, the Jawan actress had spilled beans on the same. Why does Nayanthara not have friends from the film industry? Previously, in an old interview with Kairali TV, Nayanthara revealed the reason behind why she has never made any genuine friendships with people from the movie industry. The actress explained how she could never make any solid friendships because she does not work with the same people on every film. In her words: 'It's hard to build and maintain close friendships in the industry, mainly because we don't work with the same people on every film. Once a shoot wraps and we say our goodbyes, we might only see each other occasionally at events or parties." Nayanthara spills beans on a handful of genuine friends she has In the same breath, the Mookuthi Amman star highlighted that so far in her life, there's only been a handful of genuine friends which she has and to whom she gives a lot of value. She feels those are the only people genuinely her friends since they know everything about her and will always show up whenever she is in need. Nayanthara said, 'I maintain only professional relationships with my colleagues in the industry. I reserve personal connections for people I know well. I give a lot of value to friendship.' She added, 'In life, I may have only two or three people who know me very well and whom I can genuinely call friends. They know everything about me. They're the kind of people who would show up immediately if I ever needed anything.' Nayanthara's work front Coming to her work front, the actress is currently busy with a lot of projects. After her last stint in the Netflix movie Test, she now has Yash 's multi-starrer movie Toxic-A Fairy Tale for Grown Ups. She is pairing up with Chiranjeevi in Mega 157 and is also sharing the screen space with Mohanlal and Mammootty's film Patriot. Additionally, some of her other upcoming projects include Rakkayie, Mookuthi Amman 2, Dear Students, Mannangatti Since 1960 and Hi, co-starring Kavin.
Time of India
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
When Mohanlal lost his cool; Slapped someone for insulting a Malayalam superstar
Mohanlal, the legendary actor known for his calm and collected public persona, once made headlines for an incident that starkly contrasted his usually zen-like demeanor. In a rare throwback revelation, the 'Lucifer' star admitted to slapping someone—not out of rage, but as a reflex to a situation that tested his patience beyond limit. In an old interview with Kairali TV, Mohanlal spoke about the incident that led him to take an uncharacteristically aggressive step. Without naming names, he recalled, 'You hit someone only when you have no other option, right? Even now, if such a situation arises, I will do the same. It's a reflex action, isn't it? He continuously ridiculed this certain star for two to three hours.' The actor went on to say, 'Everything has a pinnacle and a zenith, right? You can't go beyond that. At that time, I did it. Even now, that will probably be my reaction if a similar situation arises.' While Mohanlal did not mention who the insult was directed at, it is widely believed that the person being defended was none other than Prem Nazir —the late legend fondly remembered as the 'Evergreen Hero' of Malayalam cinema. Prem Nazir wasn't just an icon; he was someone who played a pivotal role in Mohanlal's early career. The two have shared screen space in several iconic films such as Lal Americayil, Aattakalasam, Sanchari, Padayottam, and Attimari. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng CFDs với mức chênh lệch giá thấp nhất IC Markets Đăng ký Undo Despite being known for his grace under pressure, this moment revealed Mohanlal's unwavering loyalty and deep respect for the legends who shaped Malayalam cinema. On the work front, Mohanlal was last seen in 'Thudarum', a gripping revenge drama that premiered on JioCinema. Up next, he'll star in 'Hridayapoorvam', a feel-good film directed by Sathyan Anthikad and co-starring Malavika Mohanan . He also has a packed slate ahead with films like 'Vrusshabha', 'MMMN', 'Ram', and cameo appearances in 'Kannappa' and possibly 'Bha Bha Ba'.
Pink Villa
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Throwback: When Mohanlal slapped a person for badmouthing THIS veteran Malayali superstar
Mohanlal is often known for being a calm, composed, and zen person in public interactions. While most of the time, he does not engage in violence, there was an instance where he revealed his state of aggression, which led him to slap a person. In an old interview with the news channel Kairali TV, the Lucifer actor discussed how he had slapped a person for badmouthing a former superstar in the Malayalam cinema industry. As per his words, the actor said, 'You hit someone only when you have no other option, right? However, even now, if such a situation arises, I will do the same. It's a reflex action, isn't it? He continuously ridiculed this certain star for two to three hours.' The actor added, 'Everything has a pinnacle and a zenith, right? You can't go beyond that. At that time, I did it. Even now, that will probably be my reaction if a similar situation arises.' While Mohanlal did not mention the name of the star, it is believed that he was referring to the former Malayali superstar Prem Nazir. For those unaware, the late actor is still considered an irreplaceable part of Malayalam cinema culture, often dubbed as the 'Evergreen Hero.' Moreover, the veteran star played an integral part in Mohanlal's career, sharing the screen in films like Lal Americayil, Aattakalasam, Sanchari, Padayottam, Marakkillorikkalum, Attimari, and many more. Coming to Mohanlal's work front, the superstar was last seen playing the lead role in Thudarum, directed by Tharun Moorthy. The film, which was released on JioHotstar for streaming recently, was a thriller drama featuring the tale of a father and his revenge against the men who caused his son's death. The film featured an ensemble cast of actors, including Shobana, Prakash Varma, Farhaan Faasil, Maniyanpilla Raju, Binu Pappu, Irshad Ali, Aarsha Chandini, Baiju, and many more in key roles. Moving ahead, the actor will be seen in the lead role for the feel-good film Hridayapoorvam, directed by Sathyan Anthikad with Malavika Mohanan as the co-lead. Furthermore, he has films like Vrusshabha, MMMN, Ram, and more in his lineup. Besides the same, he also has a cameo appearance in Vishnu Manchu's Kannappa and is even speculated to appear in Dileep starrer Bha Bha Ba.
Indian Express
08-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
When Mohanlal slapped a man for ridiculing one of Malayalam cinema's greatest superstars: ‘I would still do the same'
Although Mohanlal has always projected himself as a peace-loving, calm and composed person, who is not easily swayed or disturbed by life's outcomes, and often appears to be in a near-constant state of zen, there have been instances when the actor lost his cool. In fact, he once admitted to flying into a rage and slapping someone for allegedly badmouthing one of Malayalam cinema's all-time greatest superstars. Mohanlal explained that he endured the person's rambling for as long as he could, but eventually reacted after reaching his tipping point. 'Things like that happen. You hit someone only when you have absolutely no other option, right? However, even now, if such a situation arises, I will do the same,' Mohanlal once shared during an appearance on Kairali TV's JB Junction, a talk show that was hosted by John Brittas, who is now a parliamentarian who represents the Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) in the Rajya Sabha. He further stated that he resorted to this extreme step because the person, whose identity neither of them disclosed, persistently disparaged legendary actor Prem Nazir for a long time. 'It's a reflex action, isn't it? When someone keeps saying something like that for a long time… He continuously ridiculed that person (Prem Nazir) for two to three hours. Everything has a pinnacle and a zenith, right? You can't go beyond that. At that time, I did it. Even now, that might be my reaction if a similar situation arises,' Mohanlal added. For the uninitiated, Prem Nazir is widely regarded as one of the most influential actors in the history of Indian cinema and is often referred to as Nithyaharitha Nayakan (Evergreen Hero). Besides appearing in as many as 720 films as a lead actor, Nazir also acted opposite the same heroine (Sheela) in 130 films, thus Guinness World Record for 'longest screen partnership'. Mohanlal and Prem Nazir shared the screen in several films, including Lal Americayil (1989), Thenum Vayambum (1981), Aattakalasam (1983), Sanchari (1981), Padayottam (1982), Marakkillorikkalum (1983), Attimari (1981), Ente Katha (1983) and Kadathanadan Ambadi (1990), among others.
