Well,
all
those
who
have
grown
up
in
the
1980s
and
the
1990s
would
have
a
special
affection
towards
the
Mohanlal
starrer
Mukunthetta
Sumitra
Vilikkunnu,
directed
by
Priyadarshan.
The
film,
which
released
in
the
year
1987
is
one
of
the
underrated
gems
of
Mohanlal-Priyadarshan
combo.
It
was
one
such
movie,
which
could
rightly
be
tagged
as
a
clean
family
entertainer.
Scripted
by
Sreenivasan,
this
Mohanlal
starrer
narrated
the
love
story
of
Mukundan
and
Sumithra,
who
live
in
a
residential
colony.
With
some
fine
humour
spread
throughout,
Mukunthetta
Sumitra
Vilikkunnu
is
an
enjoyable
watch
even
now.
The
basic
storyline
of
the
film
can
be
adapted
to
the
present
day
times.
What
if
this
Priyadarshan
movie
is
remade
now?
Who
all
are
the
perfect
choices
to
replace
Mohanlal,
Sreenivasan,
Ranjini
and
others
in
case
of
such
a
remake?
We
discuss
about
this
interesting
scenario
in
this
week's
Past
To
Present.
Nivin
Pauly
As
Mukundan
(Mohanlal)
Well,
it
is
quite
difficult
to
think
about
anyone
else
in
the
shoes
of
Mohanlal,
who
portrayed
the
role
of
Mukundan,
with
complete
ease.
But
still,
if
the
film
is
remade
now,
we
feel
that
Nivin
Pauly
will
be
the
apt
choice
for
this
role.
He
can
surely
fit
in
perfectly
to
this
innocent
character,
who
is
one
among
us.
Vineeth
Sreenivasan
As
Viswanathan
(Sreenivasan)
We
got
to
witness
a
vintage
Sreenivasan
in
this
film
and
his
portrayal
of
the
cunning
and
clever
Viswanathan,
was
nothing
less
than
brilliant.
In
case
of
a
remake,
we
feel
that
Vineeth
Sreenivasan
will
be
apt
choice
for
this
role.
He
has
the
ability
to
reprise
this
role
and
moreover
the
combo
of
Nivin
Pauly
&
Vineeth
Sreenivasan
will
surely
rock
on
screen.
Anu
Sithara
As
Sumithra
(Ranjini)
Sumithra,
the
leading
lady
of
the
movie
and
the
love
interest
of
Mukundan,
was
one
of
the
most
popular
roles
of
yesteryear
actress
Ranjini.
If
a
remake
of
this
particular
film
happens
now,
actress
Anu
Sithara,
who
is
one
of
the
most
busy
heroines
of
Mollywood
now,
will
be
a
perfect
cast
for
this
particular
role.
Renji
Panicker
As
C
P
Menon
(M
G
Soman)
C
P
Menon,
the
boss
of
Mukundan,
is
one
of
the
important
characters
in
the
movie.
It
was
M
G
Soman
who
portrayed
this
role
in
the
original
and
at
present,
Renji
Panicker
will
be
the
apt
choice
for
this
character,
who
gets
fooled
by
Viswanathan.
Siddique
As
Kumaran
Nair
(Nedumudi
Venu)
Nedumudi
Venu
had
portrayed
the
role
of
Kumaran
Nair,
the
neighbour
of
Mukundan,
in
the
original
version.
The
role,
filled
with
some
humorous
elements
would
be
safe
in
the
hands
of
an
actor
like
Siddique,
in
case
a
remake
happens.
Interestingly,
not
many
know
that
this
Mohanlal
starrer
wasn't
a
big
hit
at
the
box
office
back
then.
It
didn't
get
the
desired
results
that
it
definitely
deserved.
For
sure,
it
would
be
a
real
treat
if
such
a
remake
happens
with
actors
like
Nivin
Pauly
&
Vineeth
Sreenivasan
on
board
and
will
be
a
sure
box
office
bet
provided
some
necessary
changes
in
the
story
premises
are
made
according
to
the
change
in
times.