Mohanlal, people’s beloved ‘Lalettan’, is nothing short of a deeply rooted emotion for fans and movie lovers. His cinematic career over the last four decades, has been impeccable to say the least. However, like any other stars in showbiz, Mohanlal has also faced box office setbacks and criticism for poor script choices in the late 2000s. Discussions intensified among fans and critics when he underwent significant weight loss for the 2018 film 'Odiyan', an experimental movie that received a lot of negative reviews. The actor reportedly lost 18 kg in 51 days for his role as Odiyan Manikyan. For an actor with such an extensive career, taking such a physical risk was unusual, yet Mohanlal seized the opportunity to transform his body for the role.
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