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Happy B'Day Mohanlal: Check Out His Top Seven Biggest Hits

Author: Maneesha IK | Published: Wednesday, May 21, 2025, 10:12 AM [IST]

As Mollywood superstar Mohanlal celebrates another glorious year today, let’s take a look at seven of his biggest box office blockbusters that showcase his unmatched star power and versatility. From intense dramas to high-octane action films, Mohanlal’s performances have left an indelible mark on Malayalam cinema and beyond.

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Thudarum
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Thudarum

Tharun Moorthy’s revenge thriller Thudarum, starring Mohanlal and Shobana, has emerged as a massive hit, earning ₹200 crore at the worldwide box office. It marks Mohanlal’s second film this year to cross the milestone. Earlier, his epic sequel L2: Empuraan also joined the ₹100 crore club, collecting ₹105 crore at the domestic box office.


L2: Empuraan
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L2: Empuraan

L2: Empuraan, starring Mohanlal, has achieved remarkable success at the box office, grossing ₹262.72 crore worldwide in just 16 days, solidifying its status as a major blockbuster. A sequel to Lucifer, the film features Mohanlal reprising his iconic role as Stephen Nedumpally, who is revealed to be the powerful underworld don Khureshi Ab’ram. Directed by Prithviraj Sukumaran and written by Murali Gopy, Empuraan has captivated Malayali audiences across the globe with its gripping narrative and high-octane storytelling.

Neru
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Neru

Directed by Jeethu Joseph, this legal drama was praised for Mohanlal’s restrained and emotionally compelling performance. Released in theaters in 2023, the film was a box office success, marking a strong return for the actor-director duo post-Drishyam 2, and went on to join the prestigious ₹100 crore club.


Lucifer
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Lucifer

In Lucifer, Mohanlal plays Stephen Nedumpally, a mysterious and powerful political figure with a hidden past. Directed by Prithviraj Sukumaran, the film presents Stephen as a larger-than-life leader with deep emotional and political layers. The movie became a massive box office blockbuster, grossing over ₹175 crore worldwide, and is one of the highest-grossing Malayalam films of all time.

Pulimurugan
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Pulimurugan

Mohanlal stars as Murugan, a fearless hunter who protects his village from man-eating tigers in Pulimurugan. The film showcases his rugged action avatar and intense physical transformation. It was a historic hit, becoming the first Malayalam film to cross ₹100 crore at the box office, and solidified his status as a crowd-puller.


Drishyam
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Drishyam

In Drishyam, Mohanlal delivers a subtle and powerful performance as Georgekutty, a humble cable TV operator who goes to extraordinary lengths to protect his family after a crime. The film was a critical and commercial triumph, spawning remakes in multiple languages and grossing over ₹75 crore worldwide. Its sequel, Drishyam 2, was also a huge success.

Odiyan
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Odiyan

Mohanlal plays Manikyan, the last surviving member of a mystical clan of shape-shifters called Odiyans in Odiyan. The role required intense transformation, with Mohanlal shedding weight to portray a younger version of the character. Though the film opened to mixed reviews, it set pre-release and opening day collection records in Malayalam cinema and performed well at the box office initially, crossing ₹54 crore globally.


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