Padmarajan's
Kariyilakkattu
Pole,
that
featured
Mammootty,
Mohanlal
and
Rahman
in
the
lead
roles,
is
regarded
as
an
all-time
classic.
The
movie,
which
keeps
you
thrilled
and
engaged
till
the
end,
is
a
perfect
example
of
how
an
investigation
thriller
should
be.
The
film,
which
released
in
the
year
1986,
revolves
around
the
murder
mystery
of
a
popular
film-maker
named
Harikrishnan
(Mammootty)
and
the
subsequent
investigation
that
happens.
Apart
from
Mammootty,
Mohanlal
and
Rahman,
the
film
also
featured
actors
like
Sripriya,
Karthika,
Unni
Mary
etc.,
in
pivotal
roles.
Kariyilakkattu
Pole
was
quite
different
from
Padmarajan's
movies
of
those
days
and
the
storyline
of
the
movie
is
such
that,
a
remake
of
the
film
is
quite
feasible,
even
now.
But,
who
can
replace
Mammootty,
Mohanlal
and
others,
if
ever
such
a
remake
happens?
In
this
week's
Past
To
Present,
we
discuss
about
this
interesting
scenario.
Read
on..
Biju
Menon
As
Harikrishnan
Harikrishnan,
is
a
well-known
senior
film-maker,
who
also
has
the
'womanizer'
tag.
The
character
goes
through
two
different
timelines
in
the
movie
and
Mammootty
had
portrayed
this
role
exceptionally
well.
If
ever
a
remake
happens,
we
feel
that
Biju
Menon
will
be
the
apt
choice
for
this
role.
With
his
good
looks
and
strong
acting
capabilities
he
is
sure
to
make
the
role
a
memorable
one.
Fahadh
Faasil
As
Achuthankutty
Achuthankutty
is
a
police
officer,
who
is
in
charge
of
the
murder
case
of
Harikrishnan.
It
was
one
of
the
early
police
officer
roles
in
the
acting
career
of
Mohanlal
and
he
had
done
the
role
with
ease.
In
case
a
remake
happens,
the
best
choice
for
this
role
would
be
Fahadh
Faasil,
who
would
fit
in
perfectly
to
the
shoes
of
a
smart
investigation
officer.
Shane
Nigam
As
Anil
Kumar
All
those
who
have
watched
Kariyilakkattu
Pole
would
know
how
pivotal
this
role
was.
Actor
Rahman
had
portrayed
this
role
of
Anil
Kumar,
who
is
the
younger
brother
of
Achuthankutty.
Coming
to
the
new
age
actors,
we
feel
that
Shane
Nigam
would
be
the
apt
choice
for
this
role,
if
a
remake
happens.
Namitha
Pramod
As
Shilpa
In
Kariyilakattu
Pole,
Karthika
had
portrayed
the
role
of
Shilpa,
who
is
a
big
fan
of
director
Harikrishnan.
Coming
to
the
new
generaton
of
actors,
this
role
of
a
young
and
vibrant
character
would
be
safe
in
the
hands
of
Namitha
Pramod.
Asha
Sharath
As
Shilpa's
Mother
The
role
of
Shilpa's
mother,
portrayed
by
yesteryear
actress
Sripriya,
is
a
very
crucial
one
in
the
movie.
It
is
a
character
filled
with
lot
of
suspense
elements
and
if
a
remake
happens,
it
definitely
requires
an
actress
of
good
calibre.
At
present,
only
Asha
Sarath
can
fit
in
perfectly
to
this
role,
which
is
a
powerful
one.
Well,
Kariyilakkattu
Pole
had
Mammootty
and
Mohanlal
in
full-form
and
the
movie
is
considered
to
be
one
of
the
best
works
of
this
combo.
If
a
remake
happens,
with
the
above
mentioned
star
cast,
it
would
be
a
real
treat
to
watch
talented
actors
like
Biju
Menon
and
Fahadh
Faasil
in
full
throttle.