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.
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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'.
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