Malayalam movies that pitted Mohanlal and Mammootty against each other

Mammootty and Mohanlal, two of biggest superstars of Malayalam film industry have reportedly acted in more than 55 films toger. two of Malayalam's biggest superstar's first movie toger was 1982 film Padayottam. Jijo Punose directorial, saw Mammootty playing far to Mohanlal's character. Besides period-film, Mammootty and Mohanlal have collaborated for movies like  . 20 Madras Mail (1990), Ahimsa (1981), Himavahini (1983), among ors. Here is a list of Malayalam movies that had Mammootty and Mohanlal locking horns. 

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Malayalam movies that pitted Mammootty and Mohanlal against each or

Twenty: 20 (2008)

Joshiy directorial pitted Mammootty and Mohanlal against each or in an enthralling tale of revenge and love. movie released in 2008 has an ensemble cast consisting of Mohanlal, Mammootty, Suresh Gopi, Jayaram, Dileep, and Kavya Madhavan in pivotal roles. Reportedly, one of highest-grossing movies of all time and also mand to grab third spot in Tamil Nadu box office in week one of its release. 

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Harikrishnans (1998)

movie, starring Mammootty, Mohanlal, and Juhi Chawla in lead, marked Malayalam film debut of Bollywood actor- Juhi Chawla. Fazil directorial narrates tale of two friends, who fall in love with same girl. romantic-comedy was in news for its gripping climax. According to reports, Fazil (director) had shot two climax for film, but due to intervention of Censor Board, filmmaker had to get rid of one climax. 

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Athirathram (1984) 

1984 revenge drama, starring Mohanlal, Seema, Mammootty and Captain Raju in lead, narrates tale of a ruthless smuggler, who faces wrath of a widow and her confidant. I.V. Sasi directorial was reportedly one of highest-grossing movies of all time. Mammootty's character from 1984 film, was retained in Sasi's 2006 film Balram vs. Taradas. 

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