Past To Present: Who Can Replace Mohanlal & Others If Onnu Muthal Poojyam Vare Is Remade Now?
Mohanlal starrer Onnu Muthal Poojyam Vare, which released in 1986 is regarded as a classic. What if this film is remade? Who all can replace Mohanlal & others if a remake happens? Read on..
There
is
a
reason
to
tag
the
1980s
as
the
golden
period
of
Malayalam
cinema.
at
that
time,
films
of
various
genres
were
produced
in
the
industry.
More
importantly,
film-makers
and
producers
were
willing
to
experiment
with
themes,
which
eventually
paved
way
for
some
quality
movies.
Onnu
Muthal
Poojyam
Vare,
released
in
the
year
1986,
was
one
such
movie,
which
could
be
called
as
a
real
gem.
The
film
that
featured
Mohanlal,
Asha
Jayaram
and
Geethu
Mohandas
in
the
lead
role,
was
helmed
by
Raghunath
Paleri.
The
movie
did
win
wide
critical
acclaim
and
it
still
follows
a
cult
classic
status.
In
fact,
throughout
the
movie,
we
get
to
hear
Mohanlal's
voice
alone
and
it
is
only
at
the
end
of
the
movie,
that
the
actor
makes
an
appearance.
This
film
has
a
strong
content
and
the
theme
of
the
movie
still
holds
relevance.
What
if
this
film
is
remade
now?
Who
all
would
be
the
perfect
choices
to
replace
Mohanlal
and
other?
In
this
week's
Past
To
Present,
we
discuss
about
this
interesting
scenario.
Prithviraj
As
Telephone
Uncle
(Mohanlal)
We
simply
can't
think
about
anybody
other
than
Prithviraj
for
this
intense
role.
In
fact,
it
is
this
particular
character's
voice
that
rules
the
film.
Mohanlal
had
made
it
memorable
in
his
own
style.
Among
the
young
generation
of
actors,
it
is
Prithviraj
who
can
bring
in
that
voice
modulation
to
full-effect.
More
importantly,
in
the
emotional
sequences,
the
actor
is
sure
to
score
high.
Anusree
As
Aleena
(Asha
Jayaram)
In
fact,
the
film
deals
with
the
story
of
Aleena
and
her
child.
Asha
Jayaram
portrayed
the
character
in
the
original
version.
If
remade
now,
we
feel
that
Anusree
will
be
the
apt
choice
for
this
character.
She
can
do
justice
to
this
role,
which
requires
a
controlled
and
matured
performance.
Akshara
Kishore
As
Deepamol
(Geethu
Mohandas)
The
character
of
Deepamol
was
portrayed
by
Geethu
Mohandas
and
the
movie
did
mark
her
debut
as
a
child
artist.
Depamol
is
one
of
the
most
loved
child
characters
that
Malayalam
cinema
has
produced.
At
present,
Akshar
Kishore
is
the
best
option
for
this
role
and
she
is
sure
to
bring
in
that
cuteness
and
innocence
required
for
that
character.
Asif
Ali
As
Josekutty
(Prathap
Pothen)
Josekutty,
the
husband
of
Aleena,
has
got
very
less
screen
space,
but
holds
due
importance
in
the
story.
Well,
we
feel
that
Asif
Ali
would
fit
in
perfectly
for
this
special
appearance,
which
was
done
by
Prathap
Pothen
in
the
original
version.
Siddique
As
Dr
K
K
Menon
(Nedumudi
Venu)
Well,
we
feel
that
Siddique
is
the
best
available
option
for
this
role,
if
the
film
is
remade.
This
particular
role
is
a
tailor
made
one
for
the
actor
and
he
is
sure
to
put
up
a
brilliant
performance.
Onnu
Muthal
Poojyam
Vare,
was
widely
acclaimed
by
the
critics
and
the
movie
win
6
Kerala
State
Awards.
Raghunath
Paleri
won
the
Best
debut
director
award
whereas
Geethu
Mohandas
was
adjudged
the
best
child
artist.