Popular director - actor duo of malayalam cinema

A film is always the result of a combined effort by a bunch of creative individuals who try to bring on screen what they believe in. There are many reasons that drive a director to work with one actor again and again. Likewise, the best of Malayalam films have been a collaboration by some of the best friends in the industry. The mutual trust shared by them has paved way for several acclaimed as well as popular films in Malayalam cinema. Let’s look at the popular Malayalam director-actor duo that have won audience’s hearts.

Priyadarshan and Mohanlal

Priyadarshan and Mohanlal are considered as the hit machine of Malayalam film industry. Their movies are still appreciated and loved by the audience. The director-actor duo has been a part of some evergreen films in Mollywood. This includes ‘Akkare Akkare,’ ‘Boeing Boeing,’ ‘Killukam,’ and ‘Minnaram.’ Now the most successful director-actor duo in Mollywood will team up once again for ‘Oppam’ where Lal is essaying the role of a blind man.

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I.V Sasi and Mammootty

This combination was one of the most celebrated actor - director pair of Malayalam cinema. Their collaboration have resulted in the creation of classics like ‘Aavanazhi’ and ‘Inspector Balram.’ The role essayed by Mammootty in the flicks are considered as one of his best performances.

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Shaji Kailas and Suresh Gopi

The duo first worked together in Shaji Kailas’ directorial debut ‘News’ and from there on they have come together to bring out some of the best hard-hitting commercial Malayalam films. Shaji Kailas directed Suresh Gopi starrers were among the most anticipated moves in the 90s. The duo is still remembered for movies like ‘Ekalavyan,’ ‘Commisioner,’ and ‘Mafia.’ The films established Suresh Gopi as an action hero and all of their movies are considered as cult classics.

Lal Jose and Dileep

This is a combination that gave Dileep the tag of a versatile actor quite early in his career through films like ​ ‘Meeshamadhvan,’ ‘Rasikan,’ and ‘Chandranudikkuna Dilli.’ Even though the pair has done lesser number of films, their collaborations have always created magic on the silver screen.

Rajasenan and Jayaram

The veteran filmmaker has directed some of the biggest hits in Malayalam cinema during the 90s and many of them have been with Jayaram. The pair has teamed up for about 16 films out of which 14 have been commercially successful. Some of their comedy films like ‘Meleparambile Anveedu,’ ‘Adyathe Kanmani’ and ‘Aniyan Bawa Chettan Bawa,’ have been runaway hits.