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Time of India
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
National Award snubs in Mollywood: Kalabhavan Mani fainted after Mohanlal was declared Best Actor; Thilakan's 'Perumthachan' loss
(Picture Courtesy: Facebook) As the issue regarding Blessy and Prithviraj Sukumaran's 'Aadujeevitham' National Award snub is heating up, it's worth recalling the times when Mollywood faced such issues in the past. In the year 2000, Kalabhavan Mani, the beloved actor-singer known for his earthy charm and powerful performance in 'Vasanthiyum Lakshmiyum Pinne Njaanum', was widely expected to bag the National Award for Best Actor. In Chalakudy, celebrations had already begun the night before, firecrackers lit, feasts prepared, and pride swelling among locals. Watch Popular Malayalam Song Music Video 'Va Va Thaamarappenne' From Movie 'Karumaadikkuttan' Starring Kalabhavan Mani And Nandini As reported by Mathrubhumi, when the name announced was Mohanlal for Vanaprastham, Kalabhavan Mani, watching the broadcast with his family, fainted on the spot. The joy turned into stunned silence. Though he received a Special Jury Mention, the sting of being overlooked was too much for him to bear. Director Vinayan later said in an interview that Kalabhavan Mani cried with 'a hundred times more pain than the happiness he felt the night before. ' This sequence was later shown in Vinayan's film 'Chalakkudikkaran Changathi'. Thilakan's legendary loss to Amitabh Bachchan A decade earlier, in 1990, another devastating moment hit Malayalam cinema. Thilakan, revered for his towering performance in 'Perumthachan', was the frontrunner for Best Actor. Critics, fans, and even jury insiders were sure of his win, especially with filmmaker Shaji N Karun on the panel. But the award went to Amitabh Bachchan for Agneepath. The backlash was swift. The loss was so personal that director Ajayan had to console the veteran actor by saying, 'If Kochan was betrayed by Thachan, then Bachchan would betray Thachan. ' (A dialogue from the film 'Perumthachan'.) Rivalry and regret: Mohanlal vs Mammootty The National Awards have also been a battleground between Kerala's two megastars. In 1989, Mammootty won for Oru Vadakkan Veeragatha, while Mohanlal's 'Kireedam' was left in the shadows, despite immense praise. The following year, the tables turned as Mohanlal won for 'Bharatham'. Reportedly Mammootty's 'Amaram' performance was deemed 'too glamourised.' And now, in 2025 'Aadujeevitham' got ignored.
Pink Villa
06-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Chotta Mumbai Re-release: Fans can't keep calm as Mohanlal starrer returns after 18 years
Chotta Mumbai, starring Mohanlal in the lead role, has been re-released in theaters on June 6, 2025. The Anwar Rasheed directorial hit the big screens after 18 years and surely fans can't keep calm. In various posts across the internet, netizens are sharing their reactions upon re-visiting the action comedy venture as the Lucifer actor mesmerizes with his iconic role. A video shared by AB George features visuals from a theater in Kottayam, Kerala, where a recent evening show has a packed audience. One user on X said, 'Chotta Mumbai is not only a celebration of Lalettan, but also of Rajan P. Dev, Kalabhavan Mani, Haneefikka, and Jagathy Chettan.' In the spirit of the same, another person wrote, 'Watched #ChottaMumbai ReRelease. Peak theatre experience. Upgraded really well. Superb visuals, far better than many Malayalam movies releasing even today. Sound wise also top. Go and exp it in the big single screens with full crowd. Life time celebration for cinephiles.' With many more netizens sharing similar visuals, it seems safe to say that Chotta Mumbai has turned theater screens into a pandemonium. Owing to the massive success of the movie's re-release, Mohanlal has penned a short note on his social media handle along with a still from the film. He said, 'Thanks for all the love. #Chottamumbai4k now in theatres near you!' Mohanlal's gratitude for Chotta Mumbai re-release reception Chotta Mumbai features the tale of Vasco Da Gama aka Thala, a former local wrestler's son who leads a life with happy-go-lucky terms. The man and his friends remain unemployed, creating havoc in their society and enjoying their lazy lives. However, things turn dark when he and his friends lock horns with a corrupt police officer who also lives as a gangster. With the Empuraan actor in the leading role, the film has an ensemble cast that includes Kalabhavan Mani, Siddique, Jagathy Sreekumar, Indrajith Sukumaran, Manikuttan, Bijukuttan, and many more in key roles. Coming to Mohanlal's work front, the superstar was recently seen in the thriller drama Thudarum. The blockbuster venture directed by Tharun Moorthy is streaming on JioHotstar. Moreover, the actor will next be appearing in a cameo role for Vishnu Manchu's Kannappa, with Sathyan Anthikad's Hridayapoorvam in the pipeline.
