Before Jailer: 7 Times Mohanlal Won Hearts With His Cameo Appearances In These Movies

Manu Uncle is a superhit Malayalam movie written and directed by Dennis Joseph starring Mammootty in the lead role. The film had Mohanlal in a beard playing a cameo. Even Suresh Gopi had a role in it, untypically playing a funny cop – the kind who steps out of a boat thinking it is land ahead and falls into the water. Released in theaters in 1988 and the film received good responses from the audience and critics. Apart from this, the film was awarded the Kerala State Film Award for Best Children's Film in 1989.

The complete actor also played a cameo role in the superhit movie 'Summer In Bethlehem' directed by Sibi Malayil. Mohanlal's role was kept a secret by the crew until the day of the release. The actor was not even featured on the posters during the promotion of the movie. His appearance in the movie made more surprise and excitement among the audience. There is no doubt the filmmaker added that the scene stills evokes a surprise even to the actor also.

Featuring Asha Jayarama and Geethu Mohandas in significant roles , the film Onnu Muthal Poojyam Vare marked the directorial debut of veteran screenwriter Raghunath Paleri. The heart-touching movie also featured Mohanlal, in a stunning cameo role. Produced by Navodaya Appachan of Navodaya Studios. It has won six State film awards, for the debut director, child artist, cinematography, editor, art director and sound recordist.

In an interview, filmmaker Kamal revealed that Mohanlal was his first choice to play the lead role of Sivasakaram in the movie 'Peruvannapurathe Visheshangal'. However, he dropped the plan, since the star has done similar roles in the movies. Later it was replaced by actor Jayaram and Mohanlal played a cameo role in the film.

Kadal Kadannu Oru Mathukutty is a Malayalam movie directed by Ranjith marking the reunion of actors Mohanlal and  Mammmotty together after the success of Twenty-twenty. Mohanlal did a cameo role as himself in the movie, had gained the attention of the audience and critics. Apart from Mohanlal, actor Dileep also played a guest role in the movie.

The actor also played a guest role in the movie 'Koothara', directed by  Sreenath Rajendran who made Dulquer Salman’s Second Show. Lal acted as a baddie in his extended cameo in the film which mainly revolves around the lives of three college students and their eventful life. Tovino Thomas, Sunny Wane, Bharat, Gauthami Nair, and Janani Iyer featured in prominent roles.

Mohanlal impressed the audience's attention by playing a  cameo role as Ithikkara Pakki in the film which starred Nivin Pauly and Priya Anand among others. Directed by Rosshan Andrews, the film is based on the life of a highwayman who lived in the 19th century in the Central Travancore region. Released in theaters in 2018 and the film earned more than Rs 5 crore on its opening day.