Malayalam superstars and their flop films

Every superstar has a bad phase, but that never takes away their stardom. And that’s precisely what makes them a superstar. Hit films and flop films are part of any actor’s careers. Let’s take a look at some superstars and their flop films...

Dileep

Janapriyanayakan Dileep is one actor who transforms himself according to his character. But some of his films didn't work well at the box-office. Some of his flop films include Ivan Maryadaraman (2015) directed by Suresh Divakar, Avatharam (2014) directed by Joshiy, Sringaravelan (2013) directed by Jose Thomas, Ring Master (2014) directed by Raffi and Mr. Marumakan (2012) directed by Sandhya Mohan, to name a few. Despite these flops, Dileep is still considered as one of the most reliable actors of the Malayalam film industry.

Mammootty

Stylish and suave actor Mammootty, reportedly, had a series of flops in the past 2-3 years. Some of his disastrous flops are Bhaskar the Rascal (2015) directed by Siddique, RajadhiRaja (2014) directed by Ajai Vasudev, Ezhupunna Tharakan (1999) directed by P. G. Viswambharan, Manglish (2014) directed by Salam Bappu and Gangster (2014) directed by Aashiq Abu to name a few. But such flops never affected Mammootty's career. He is still a superstar of Malayalam.

Mohanlal

Superstar Mohanlal has been ruling the Malayalam film industry since 1980s. He has given stupendous performances throughout his career. Many of them are still remembered and appreciated. But there have been some films of his, which were disaster at the box office. Some of the big flops of his career are Lailaa O Lailaa (2015) directed by Joshiy, Peruchazhi (2014) directed by Arun Vaidyanathan, Mr. Fraud (2014) directed by B. Unnikrishnan, Sagar Alias Jacky Reloaded (2009) directed by Amal Neerad and Koothara (2014) directed by Srinath Rajendran, to name a few. But no matter how many flops he has given, Mohanlal continues to be the most loved actor in M-town.

Prithviraj

Handsome hunk Prithviraj started his career with a beautiful film, Nandanam directed by Ranjith that released in the year 2002. Some of his box-office disasters include London Bridge (2014) directed by Anil C. Menon, Double Barrel (2015) directed by Lijo Jose Pellissery, Pokkiri Raja (2010) directed by Vysakh, Hero (2012) directed by Diphan and Tamaar Padaar (2014) directed by Dileesh Nair. Prithviraj has even ventured in other languages like Tamil, Telugu and Hindi.

Suresh Gopi

The action superstar of Malayalam, Suresh Gopi has made his own unique impact in the film industry. His movies are often crime or social issues based. Many of his movies were accepted by Malayalam audience whole heartedly but some failed to impress. Flops by Suresh Gopi include Salaam Kashmier (2014) directed by Joshiy, The King & The Commissioner (2012) directed by Shaji Kailas, Christian Brothers (2011) directed by Joshiy, Beda Dosthe (2006) directed by Viji Thampi and Masmaram (1996) directed by Thampi Kannanthanam.