Top cameos by Mollywood stars

Cameo appearances by stars add an extra touch of glamour to any film. Mollywood has had many memorable films that have actors lend their star power to films. Likewise, there are times when these actors have had a significant role and not just a cameo which has taken the audience by surprise. Here we bring together a list of celebrity appearances, which became popular for their stunning and enchanting portrayal of the characters.

Vineeth Sreenivasan - ‘Jacobinte ​ Swargarajyam’

Jacobinte Swargarajyam’ which was written and directed by Vineeth Sreenivasan opened to rave reviews from the word go and was a blockbuster among the Vishu releases in Mollywood. The lead cast of the movie impressed with their great acting. However, for Vineeth Sreenivasan, few minutes of screen time was enough to leave a mark in the minds of the audience. Vineeth Sreenivasan’s cameo was a big hit among the viewers.

Suraj Venjaramoodu - ‘Action Hero Biju’

Popular actor, Suraj Venjaramoodu, offered a glimpse of his classic acting in the the film ‘Action Hero Biju’ as Pavithran. He proved that he is equal to the top actors when it comes to delivering an enchanting performances. Suraj also said that the entire credit for his performance goes to director Abrid Shine and all his co-actors in the film including Nivin Pauly. The actor adds he had no qualms playing a two-scene character in the film, which featured a lot of cameos, most by newbies. The actor shares, “I was ready to do even a one-shot character in an Abrid Shine film after watching 1983.”

Kalabhavan Mani – ‘Ayalum Njanum Thammil'

‘Ayalum Njanum Thammil' gave Prithviraj his second State Award for Best Actor for his performance as Dr. Ravi Tharakan. However, it was was Kalabhavan Mani’s role which left a lasting impression in the minds of the audience. The very scene where Mani is begging Prithviraj to save his daughter is enough to exemplify the stock of talent Kalabhavan Mani had. He just proved that he is equal to all the top actors when it comes to delivering breathtaking performances.

Mohanlal - ‘Summer in Bethlehem’

A romantic comedy written by Ranjith and directed by Sibi Malayil. It stars Suresh Gopi, Jayaram, and Manju Warrier in prominent roles. But the character of Niranjan, essayed by Mohanlal, became one of the biggest crowd-pullers of this family entertainer. Though Mohanlal was in the film only for a little over five minutes, his role of a convict made this movie all the more special. The actor did full justice to his character.

Suresh Gopi - ‘The King’

Suresh Gopi played a cameo in ‘The King’ and made quite an impact in the film even though he was on screen for only a few minutes. In the scene, the actor is seen at an important juncture when he tries to sedate T.S. Krishnan to force him into giving out important information of the conspiracy behind the communal riot. The scene was a big hit among viewers and is still remembered for its popular dialogue which has become a cult classic among cine-goers.

Shobana - 'Pappayude Swantham Appoos'

Shobana's portrayal of Bhama, the loving mother of Appu, is still one of the best performances of this National Award winning actress. Although her screen time was quite a limited one she outlived the expectations of the audience. The film is still remembered for the character portrayed by this versatile actress, where she epitomized the true love of a mother on the silver screen.

Mammootty - ‘Narasimham’

Narasimham, which was directed by Shaji Kailas and written by Ranjith, is the highest-grossing Malayalam film of all time. Mohanlal stole the limelight with his character Poovalli Induchoodan. However, it was Mammootty’s special appearance as advocate Nandagopal Maarar which made the movie all the more special. For the little time Mammootty was there on screen, it made the audience feel that it is a Mammootty movie. It was treat for the fans to see the two superstars share screen space after a long period of time.