Aaram
Thampuran
(1997)
Aaraam
Thampuran
was
the
first
film
for
which
Shaji
Kailas
and
Mohanlal
united.
The
film,
which
was
scripted
by
Ranjith
was
a
mass
entertainer
with
a
solid
storyline
to
narrate.
The
film
made
the
apt
use
of
the
actor
and
the
star
in
Mohanlal
and
Aaraam
Thampuran
emerged
as
an
industry
hit.
Narasimham
(2000)
The
second
film
from
the
combo
was
meant
to
create
a
history
at
the
box
office.
Narasimham,
which
was
a
game-changer
for
Malayalam
cinema
emerged
as
the
biggest
ever
grosser
at
the
Kerala
box
office.
Narasimham
wasn't
just
a
movie
for
the
fans
but
also
a
film
with
strong
emotional
content,
which
went
down
well
with
the
family
audiences,
as
well.
Thaandavam
(2002)
After
Narasimham,
Mohanlal
and
Shaji
Kailas
had
united
for
Thaandavam,
which
released
amidst
huge
expectations.
It
is
a
fact
that
the
film
failed
to
meet
the
expectations
of
the
audiences
and
the
lack
of
a
good
storyline
had
affected
the
film
badly.
The
movie
also
received
some
harsh
reviews
from
the
critics.
Naatturajavu
(2004)
Naatturajavu,
which
featured
Mohanlal
in
the
role
of
a
character
named
Charlie
was
yet
another
mass
movie.
The
film,
which
released
during
the
Onam
season
of
2004
met
with
mixed
reviews.
Nevertheless,
the
film
from
Mohanlal-Shaji
Kailas
team
managed
to
do
a
decent
business
at
the
box
office.
Baba
Kalyani
(2006)
With
Baba
Kalyani,
the
audiences
got
to
see
Mohanlal
in
the
role
of
a
powerful
cop,
that
too,
after
a
short
break.
This
investigative
thriller,
scripted
by
SN
Swamy
and
directed
by
Shaji
Kailas
was
high
on
mass
elements
and
had
opened
to
mixed
reviews
in
the
theatres.
Alibhai
(2007)
Alibhai
was
one
of
the
most
hyped
movies
of
the
year
2007.
The
film
was
touted
to
recreate
the
big
success
of
the
team's
Narasimham.
Much
like
the
expectations
of
the
trade
experts
and
the
audiences,
Alibhai
got
a
record
opening
but
disappointingly,
the
reviews
weren't
favourable
for
the
movie
and
hence
affected
its
long
run.
Red
Chillies
(2009)
Red
Chillies
had
Mohanlal
in
the
role
of
a
business
Tycoon
named
OMR.
The
film,
apart
from
being
a
mass
entertainer
had
narrated
an
investigative
tale,
as
well.
The
film
went
down
well
with
certain
sections
of
the
audiences.
The
movie
emerged
as
an
above
average
grosser
at
the
box
office.