Mohanlal, the pride of Malayali hearts, is celebrating his 64th birthday today. He has managed to captivate the minds of audiences for over 40 decades with his immense talent and commitment to his art. He is a master of the bhavas and can manifest any and every expression and cater to the mood of particular films. He has excelled at portraying characters according to the genre the movie demands. Even though Mohanlal has received several national accolades for his acting skills, the number of awards falls short of his expressive talent. Here is a list of the top five Mohanlal movies where his skills have been squeezed the most.

1. Bharatham (1991)

Director: Sibi Malayil

Story: Lohithadas

Other cast: Nedumudi Venu, Urvashi, Lakshmi, Murali

2. Sadayam (1992)

Director: Sibi Malayil

Story: M T Vasudevan Nair

Other cast: Thilakan, Maathu, Sreenivasan, Nedumudi Venu

3. Iruvar (1997)

Director: Mani Ratnam

Story: Mani Ratnam

Other cast: Prakash Raj, Aishwarya Rai, Revathi, Tabu, Gautami

4. Vanaprastham (1999)

Director: Shaji N Karun

Story: Pierre Assouline

Other cast: Suhasini Maniratnam

5. Thanmathra (2005)

 

Director: Blessy

Story: Blessy ('Orma', Padmarajan)

Other cast: Meera Vasudevan, Arjun Lal

 

(Disclaimer: The list provided is based on personal preference. The selection may vary depending on individuals.)