Meet India's only actor who gave 25 hits in a year, charges Rs 20 crore per film, not Rajinikanth, Akshay Kumar, Aamir Khan, his name is...
Mohanlal is one of the most celebrated actors in the industry. He made his acting debut in 1978 with the film Thiranottam. The movie was produced and made by Mohanlal and his friends—Maniyanpilla Raju, Suresh Kumar, Unni, Priyadarshan, Ravi Kumar, and a few others. However, Mohanlal's major breakthrough came when he featured in the 1980 film Manjil Virinja Pookkal. This was his first credited role and marked his screen debut, as his initial film, Thiranottam, was delayed in release. When Mohanlal Did 25 Films in a Year
The first testament to his star power came in 1986, a year when Malayalam cinema was going through difficult times. Mohanlal took on the lead role in 34 films that year, proving his bankability as an actor. Surprisingly, out of those 34 films, 25 turned out to be box office hits. At just 26 years old, Mohanlal cemented his position as the undisputed superstar of Malayalam cinema. And till now, the record remains intact. Mohanlal Was a State-Level Wrestler
Did you know that Mohanlal was a state-level wrestling champion between 1977 and 1978? However, he understood that his calling was something else, and later he moved to the acting industry.
Mohanlal has predominantly worked in the Malayalam industry. He also made his Bollywood debut with Ram Gopal Varma's film Company. This film was one of the highest-grossing films of 2002.
Apart from acting, Mohanlal is also fond of Taekwondo and received a 'Black Belt
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