10 Must-watch Underrated Mohanlal Malayalam Movies

Pranayam is one of the best romantic movies ever made in Malayalam cinema , delving into the complexities of love and relationships. It follows characters on emotional journeys, exploring themes of love, companionship, and the challenges that accompany aging. Mohanlal's portrayal in 'Pranayam', directed by the acclaimed filmmaker Blessy, earned him the prestigious Best Actor award.

Devadoothan is one of the best exceptional mystery horror films ever made in Malayalam. The narrative follows Vishal Krishnamurthy, a music educator dismissed from college. Upon receiving an invitation years later to return for a musical performance, he unravels a concealed mystery surrounding a protected musical instrument within the college.

The movie follows the journey of Sunny, a prosperous businessman residing in Singapore, who dreams of marrying his girlfriend, Sandra. His aspirations take an unexpected turn when he discovers Sandra's true occupation as an escort, hired by his business rival, Mohammad Ali, with the intention of spying on him.

Pakshe is family drama, written by Cheriyan Kalpakavady and directed by Mohan, offers a unique perspective on marriage. The narrative delves into a young man's experience thrust into an arranged alliance for convenience. Despite his commitment and sense of obligation, he struggles to extricate himself from this situation. Using a direct approach, the film uncovers this unconventional facet of marriage.

This is another exemplary crime thriller in Malayalam cinema. Taking place in an international school, Mohanlal portrays Antony, a police officer who assumes the guise of a teacher to conduct a covert criminal investigation.

This film stands among Mohan Lal's finest, showcasing a multitude of acting layers as he embodies the carefree, cheerful campus hero with remarkable skill and transformation. It changed our perceptions about campus romance, friendships, relationships and even the intimacy of our experiences in campus once we have come of the mould and learned to separate ourselves from those whom we once considered central to our happiness in life.

Starring Mohanlal, Fahadh Faasil, and Asif Ali in prominent roles, the film weaves a story of mystery and suspense, exploring various facets of human relationships and deception. Relased in 2013, Red Wine which was directed by  Salam Bappu.

It revolves around the life of Sagar Kottappuram, a scriptwriter. The story takes a turn when he gets involved in a murder case and tries to prove his innocence. Starring Mohanlal, Sreenivasan, and Kausalya, the movie is known for its engaging plot, humor, and the chemistry between the lead actors

In this film, Mohanlal assumes the role of Captain Vijay, driven by vengeance against those accountable for his parents' turmoil. 'Pingami,' helmed by Sathyan Anthikad, stands as a pinnacle among Mollywood's masterful crime thrillers.

Guru is a fantasy movie directed by Rajiv Anchal, starred by Mohanlal and had a big supporting star cast including Nedumudi Venu, Srinivasan, Suresh Gopi, Sithara, Kaveri Muralidharan, and Sreelakshmi. Guru was the first Malayalam movie as India’s official entry to the Oscars for the Best Foreign Language Film category in 1997.