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Mammootty; Urvashi; Mohanlal | Photos: Mathrubhumi<\/p>\nEntertainment Desk<\/p>\n
15 December 2025, 09:22 PM IST<\/p>\n
Urvashi explains why Mammootty can portray both a beggar and a king with ease, while Mohanlal faces limitations, revealing the secret behind their distinct acting styles.<\/p>\n
Mammootty; Urvashi; Mohanlal | Photos: Mathrubhumi<\/p>\n
Veteran actor Urvashi has shared candid and widely discussed observations on Malayalam cinema\u2019s two biggest icons \u2014 Mammootty and Mohanlal \u2014 saying that while both are indispensable pillars of the industry, Mammootty possesses a versatility that sets him apart in certain roles.<\/p>\n
Speaking in an interview with television host Ranjini Haridas, Urvashi responded to a question on whether she preferred Mammootty or Mohanlal as an actor. Her remarks, explaining the distinct strengths of both stars, have since gone viral on social media.<\/p>\n
Urvashi stressed that Malayalam cinema cannot survive without either of them, describing the duo as equal pillars holding up the industry.<\/p>\n
\u201cRailway tracks cannot exist with just one rail. Nothing stands on a single pillar; two pillars are always needed. That is how they are,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
However, she pointed out that Mammootty excels in adaptability \u2014 particularly in dialects and physical transformation \u2014 making him believable across a wider range of characters.<\/p>\n
\u201cMammootty has an advantage when it comes to using different slangs and fitting into roles. That is a fact. Both Jagathy Sreekumar and Mammootty can convincingly play a beggar and a king at the same time. Mohanlal cannot do that,\u201d Urvashi remarked.<\/p>\n
Explaining further, she said Mohanlal\u2019s physical presence sometimes limits his ability to evoke certain emotions on screen.<\/p>\n
\u201cThere is a bit of an issue with his physical presence. If he were to sit by the roadside asking, \u2018Amma, please give me something\u2019, people would say, \u2018You look healthy and well-fed \u2014 go work and earn your living\u2019. No one would believe it. It becomes difficult to create sympathy for him,\u201d she explained.<\/p>\n
Despite this, Urvashi was clear that Mohanlal remains an exceptional actor.<\/p>\n
\u201cOtherwise, he is an extraordinary performer,\u201d she added.<\/p>\n
Urvashi also praised Mammootty\u2019s command over language, calling it one of his greatest strengths.<\/p>\n
\u201cNo matter which dialect Mammootty uses, it comes effortlessly. From Thiruvananthapuram to Kasaragod, he handles the language with ease. That has always been a big plus for him,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
The video of Urvashi\u2019s detailed comparison of the two legends has sparked intense discussion among fans, highlighting the contrasting strengths of Malayalam cinema\u2019s most celebrated stars.<\/p>\n