Published 19:33 IST, December 6th 2020

Did you know Mammootty's role in 'The Great Father' was first offered to Prithviraj?

Mammootty's Malayalam movie 'The Great Father' is one of the most popular works by the actor. However, the role was first offered to Prithviraj. Read more.

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Great Far is one of most popular movies of Mammootty. Malayalam thriller released in 2017 and was received well by audience and critics alike. movie was helmed by Haneef eni and produced by Prithviraj Sukumaran, Arya, Santhosh Sivan, and Shaji Nesan under banner of August Cinema. movie features Mammootty in le role of David Nainan.

Several talented actors like Arya, Sneha, Anikha and Malavika Mohanan played supporting roles in Great Far. Mammootty's movies have always brought best out of him as an actor. Great Far is also t an exception to this. His character and portrayal of David Nainan earned him praises from audience and critics alike. However, re is an interesting trivia that is attached to his role. For all people who are curious to kw about Great Far trivia about Mammootty’s role, here is a look at it.

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Great Far trivia about Mammootty’s role

Mammootty’s role in movie is that of a well-kwn builder and an ideal far. However, role was first offered to Prithviraj. According to IMDb, Prithviraj was supposed to play role of David Nainan. He n suggested to makers that role should be given to Mammootty as he felt that he was right person for this role. After release of Great Far, it is difficult to imagine any or actor in role of David Nainan. But t many people kw this that it was Prithviraj because of whom audience got to see Mammootty as David.

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Mammootty's movies

Mammootty has been a part of several hit movies over years. South Indian superstar Mammootty was recently shooting for his upcoming movie Priest. He was shooting for last schedule of film in vember. Priest was originally expected to release on July 31, 2020. However, because of pandemic, it was delayed. movie will see fresh pairing of Mammootty and Manju Warrier.

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This upcoming Malayalam mystery thriller has been written and directed by debutant Jofin T. Chacko. Apart from Mammootty and Manju Warrier, Priest cast features Nikhila Vimal, Saniya Iyyappan, Sreenath Bhasi, Baby Monica, Jagish, Ramesh Pisharodi and Mhupal in key roles. Here is a look at Priest poster.

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Priest movie's poster

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19:33 IST, December 6th 2020