Mohanlal is a Malayalam superstar, but Lalettan; he’s an emotion for millions of Malayalis across the world. We call him the Complete Actor for a reason. He has been in the industry for more than 45 years and has worked on more than 355 films. And that’s more than some people do in a lifetime. Well, if you’re a fan of Mohanlal movies, like me, you’ll agree that his characters are immortal all because of his acting and his powerful dialogue delivery. Mohanlal movie dialogues can make you laugh, cry, or even hoot on the top of your lungs. Now, as we celebrate Mohanlal’s birthday on May 21, 2025, let’s take a look at some of his most legendary dialogues. From action-packed punchlines to emotional dialogues, here are the top 16 Mohanlal movie dialogues that simply as iconic as our beloved Lalettan!
Top 16 Mohanlal Movie Dialogues
1. “Good evening, Mrs. Prabha Narendran” – Manjil Virinja Pookkal
Remember the creepy vibe in this dialogue? That’s how Lalettan began his incredible acting career—with a brilliant performance as the villain in Manjil Virinja Pookkal.
2. “Porunnu ente koode” – Thenmavin Kombathu
Cutest. Proposal. EVER! This has to be one of the cutest Mohanlal movie dialogues ever. When Lalettan says that, there’s no way anybody is saying no.
3. “Jeevikan ipo oru moham thonnunnu, athondu chodhikuva, enne kollathirikkan pattumo?” – Chithram
There’s no way you watched Chitram and didn’t burst into tears when Lalettan said this heartbreaking dialogue as Vishnu.
4. “Narcotics is a dirty business!” – Irupatham Noottandu
This famous dialogue that started with Sagar Alias Jacky saying it in Irupatham Noottandu is as iconic as it gets. So much so that Mohanlal’s 2019 film Lucifer and his latest Thudarum also had a reference to this dialogue.
5. “Sagar enna mithrathe mathrame ninak ariyu, Jacky enna shathruvine ninak ariyilla” – Sagar Alias Jacky Reloaded
This isn’t just a line, it’s one of the most iconic Mohanlal movie dialogues. It’s a whole vibe, and only Mohanlal could make a threat sound this classy!
6. “Sadhanam kaiyyilunda” – Akkare Akkare Akkare
I still can’t get over how funny this scene was with Mohanlal and Sreenivasan running around the repeating “Sadhanam kaiyyilunda”.
7. “Ente beeshani ennu paranjal chila oochali rashtreeyakkaraekoottu sthalam maatikalayum ennonnum aavilla konnu kalayum njan..Madikkilla ketto.puthiya aalayonda…Evide chodicha mathi” – Devasuram
The confidence, the swag, the dialogue delivery—peak aura moment from Mohanlal as Mangalassery Neelakandan!
8. “Enthado Warriere njan nannavathe” – Devasuram
This is one of my most favourite Mohanlal movie dialogues, simply for its emotional value. It shows why Mangalassery Neelakandan is a character etched in every Malayali’s memories.
9. “Eeshwaran ninte munnil vilakai theliyumbo adinte.. Adinte nerku thuparudu.. Aazi marada Mundekyal Shekhara” – Ravanprabhu
This legendary dialogue is said by Mangalassery Neelakandan in Ravanprabhu. However, that didn’t stop filmmakers from referencing this in various films. One recent example is when Mohanlal’s Thudarum saw his daughter in the film jokingly say, “Vazi marada Mundekyal Shekhara”.
10. “Nee Po Mone Dinesha!” – Narasimham
This has to be one of the best Mohanlal dialogues, hands down! From movies to daily life, this dialogue has been used be almost every Malayali at least once in our lives.
11. “Mone Dinesha edanga kombante krishnamanikyu thoti keti kalikale, chaviti thazthum nine njan pathalathilek!” – Narasimham
The intensity with which Lalettan says this dialogue is simply breathtaking. Future Malayalam actors can take notes on how to make a good threat!
12. “Oru manoroga chikilsakanum sancharichittillatha vazhikaliloodey okke njan sanjarichennirikkum… Oru bhrathaney pole… I’m going to break all conventional concepts of psychiatry” – Manichithrathazhu
This is one of the most intense Mohanlal movie dialogues that clearly shows how determined his character Sunny is to help his friend Nakul and his wife in Manichithrathazhu.
13. “Kanji edukatte?” – Odiyan/Thudarum
You know a dialogue is iconic when it’s referenced in other films as well. Remember when Shobana asked this to Benz in Thudarum? Did it remind you of Odiyan as well? Now that’s what I call an ode to Mohanlal’s filmography.
14. “Naan Thala elleda thala edkkaravn” – Lucifer
Although most Mohanlal movie dialogues are in Malayalam, this one in Tamil just hits different. When our beloved Stephen Nedumpally delivered this banger in Lucifer, theatres erupted into cheers.
15. “Upadesham kollam Varma Sire, pakshe cheriya oru preshnam und. Thante thanda ela ente thanda” – Lucifer
The intensity, the style, only Mohanlal could deliver this dialogue the way he did in Lucifer.
16. “Daiva putran tenne tettu cheiyumbol, chegutaane allade vera aareya aashrayikya..” – L2 Empuraan
This one is a killer dialogue by Mohanlal which clearly summarizes his character, the story of Empuraan, and his role in this narrative.
Watch Mohanlal Movies on ZEE5!
Now, as Lalettan celebrates his birthday on May 21, celebrate this incredible actor by watching or re-watching your favourite Mohanlal movies on ZEE5 like Odiyan, Lokpal, Aadhi, and also catch-up on his contemporary projects like the Malayalam anthology film, Manorathangal. What are you waiting for? Start streaming, NOW!
Happy Birthday Laletta!
