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Mohanlal's Fractured Debut: Onam Hospital Stay
3 May
Summary
- Mohanlal debuted as an antagonist in 'Manjil Virinja Pookkal' (1980).
- A leg injury during shooting led to a lonely Onam in the hospital.
- Priyadarshan and Suresh Kumar were the friends who brought him only buns.
Mohanlal's entry into cinema in 1980 with 'Manjil Virinja Pookkal' was fraught with challenges. The film, directed by Fazil, became a blockbuster despite featuring new actors, with Mohanlal taking on an antagonistic role. During production, a motorcycle accident resulted in a fractured leg, a real-life incident that was incorporated into the film's narrative.
This injury led to Mohanlal spending Onam in a Madras hospital. He recalled being disappointed when friends, who promised to bring him Onam feast food, returned with only buns. This included prominent future industry figures Priyadarshan and Suresh Kumar.
Despite the initial sadness of his hospitalised festival and the perceived betrayal by his friends, Mohanlal's enduring friendship with them remained strong. His debut, though physically difficult, set the foundation for a legendary career that redefined Indian cinema.
