Cheppu,
is
one
of
the
most
underrated
movies
of
Mohanlal-Priyadarshan
team.
The
film,
which
released
in
the
year
1987,
was
quite
different
from
the
movies
from
the
team,
till
that
time.
The
story
of
Cheppu
was
set
in
the
premises
of
a
college,
ruled
by
a
gang
of
students.
The
film,
which
had
Mohanlal
in
the
role
of
a
professor,
focussed
on
the
anti-social
elements
in
college
and
adversities
of
campus
politics,
as
well.
Mohanlal
stole
the
show
with
his
portrayal
of
an
ideal
college
professor.
It
is
a
fact
that
the
film
isn't
much
celebrated
like
the
other
movies
of
Mohanlal-Priyadarshan
team.
In
fact,
the
story,
premises
and
the
issue
the
film
dealt
with
is
quite
relevant
even
now
and
the
film
holds
good
prospects
for
a
remake.
What
if
this
Mohanlal
starrer
is
remade
now?
Who
all
can
be
the
perfect
replacements
for
Mohanlal,
Lissy,
Ganesh
&
Others
in
such
a
remake.
In
this
week's
Past
To
Present,
we
discuss
about
this
interesting
scenario.
Fahadh
Faasil
As
Ramachandran
(Mohanlal)
It
was
Mohanlal
who
portrayed
the
character
Ramachandran,
a
college
lecturer
who
tries
to
question
the
anti-social
elements
in
the
college.
The
role
offers
good
scope
of
performance
and
if
the
film
is
remade
now,
we
feel
that
Fahadh
Faasil
will
be
one
such
actor
who
can
impart
that
much
required
intensity
to
the
character.
Neeraj
Madhav
As
Ranjith
Mathews(Ganeshkumar)
This
is
one
of
the
pivotal
characters
if
the
movie.
Actor
Ganesh
was
the
one
who
played
the
role
of
the
main
antagonist
in
the
movie.
In
case
of
a
remake,
actor
Neeraj
Madhav
will
be
the
perfect
choice
for
this
role.
It
would
be
one
such
role,
which
would
really
challenge
the
actor
in
him.
Renji
Panicker
As
College
Principal
(M
G
Soman)
M
G
Soman
had
essayed
an
important
role
in
the
film
Cheppu.
He
played
the
role
of
the
college
Principal.
At
present,
Renji
Panicker
would
be
the
apt
choice
for
this
character,
who
is
forced
to
turn
a
blind
eye
on
the
happenings
in
the
college.
Siddique
As
Lecturer
(Nedumudi
Venu)
Nedumudi
Venu
appeared
as
a
lecturer,
who
is
one
of
the
friends
of
Ramachandran.
The
character
appears
only
in
the
initial
few
scenes,
but
holds
due
importance
in
the
film.
In
case
of
a
remake,
actor
Siddique
can
be
a
perfect
replacement.
Prayaga
Martin
As
Mini
(Lissy)
Mini,
is
the
lady
love
of
Ramachandran.
The
character
holds
due
importance
in
the
progress
of
the
movie.
If
it
was
Lissy
who
portrayed
this
particular
role
in
Cheppu.
If
ever
a
remake
happens,
Prayaga
Martin
shall
be
the
best
choice
for
this
role.
It
would
be
a
real
treat,
if
Cheppu
is
remade
with
actors
like
Fahadh
Faasil,
Neeraj
Madhav
on
board.
In
fact,
films
like
Cheppu
will
be
most
appreciated
now.