For all the people from the rest of India, who have recently developed great love for Malayalam Cinema & Fahadh Faasil, let me suggest some 80s-90s @Mohanlal classics available with subtitles, which even Fahadh would suggest.

Firstly, Chitram (1988). My personal favourite. A complete entertainer by Priyadarshan.
Streaming with subtitles on @DisneyPlusHS
Check out Chithram on Disney+ Hotstar! https://www.hotstar.com/1000106437
Streaming with subtitles on @DisneyPlusHS
Check out Chithram on Disney+ Hotstar! https://www.hotstar.com/1000106437
#Manichitrathazhu directed by Fahadh's father, Fazil sir. Starring Mohanlal & Suresh Gopi with a National award winning performance by Shobana. Streaming with subtitles on @DisneyPlusHS
Original of Chandramukhi & Bhool Bhulaiyya for those unaware. https://www.hotstar.com/1000154351
Original of Chandramukhi & Bhool Bhulaiyya for those unaware. https://www.hotstar.com/1000154351
#Mukham (1990 - Mohan) A gritty serial killing investigation thriller.
Stars Mohanlal and Nasser.
Check out Mukham on Disney+ Hotstar! https://www.hotstar.com/1000154889
Stars Mohanlal and Nasser.
Check out Mukham on Disney+ Hotstar! https://www.hotstar.com/1000154889
#Chandralekha (1997 - Priyadarshan) A loose adaptation of While You Were Sleeping. A madcap rollicking comedy with Mohanlal at his comic best. Became the highest ever grosser in Malayalam until then.
Check out Chandralekha on Disney+ Hotstar! https://www.hotstar.com/1000189107
Check out Chandralekha on Disney+ Hotstar! https://www.hotstar.com/1000189107
#Aham (1992 - Rajeevnath) Siddharthan's traumatic childhood and desire for love takes him through various stages of mental imabalance. Riveting performance.
Co starring Urvashi, @Neenagupta001 and @meramyakrishnan.
Check out Aham on Disney+ Hotstar! https://www.hotstar.com/1000163472
Co starring Urvashi, @Neenagupta001 and @meramyakrishnan.
Check out Aham on Disney+ Hotstar! https://www.hotstar.com/1000163472
#Kamaladalam (1992 - Siby Malayil) A classical dancer with a drinking problem and a tragic past. Clearly inspired from Sagarasangamam, but has a soul of its own. Watch an untrained Mohanlal ace the Classical dance sequences. https://www.hotstar.com/1000151700
#Bharatham (1991- Siby Malayil) A story of brothers set amidst the backdrop of Carnatic music. Fetched Mohanlal his first Best Actor National Award for his heartbreaking performance and impeccable lip sync to songs.
Check out Bharatham on Disney+ Hotstar! https://www.hotstar.com/1000106954
Check out Bharatham on Disney+ Hotstar! https://www.hotstar.com/1000106954
The most technically stunning period film made in India until then. #Kaalapani (1996 - @priyadarshandir ) You may disagree with its politics, but cannot ignore its extraordinary craft. National awards for @santoshsivan & @sabucyril. Co-produced by Mohanlal https://www.hotstar.com/1000151810
A mass movie about a thug which talks about bad parenting and won many awards including a best actor award for Mohanlal. The classic #Spadikam (1995 - Bhadran)
Will be re-released this year in 4K and Dolby Atmos.
Check out Spadikam on Disney+ Hotstar! https://www.hotstar.com/1000160352
Will be re-released this year in 4K and Dolby Atmos.
Check out Spadikam on Disney+ Hotstar! https://www.hotstar.com/1000160352
#Kireedam (1989 - Siby Malayil) A young man aspiring police officer is forced to become a goon after by the society after he retaliates in an assault against his cop father.
Special jury mention National award for Mohanlal. https://www.hotstar.com/1000110732
Special jury mention National award for Mohanlal. https://www.hotstar.com/1000110732
A man trying to kickstart a business fighting the terrible red tapeism, balancing it with a young wife craving for romance and attention, living in a joint family. #Midhunam (1993 - @priyadarshandir)
Check out Mithunam on Disney+ Hotstar! https://www.hotstar.com/1000107773
Check out Mithunam on Disney+ Hotstar! https://www.hotstar.com/1000107773
A landlord trying his level best to get his tenants to vacate, since his own house is being seized by the bank. Sanmanassullavarkku Samadhanam (1986 - Sathyan Anthikad)
Check out Sanmanassullavarkku Samadhanam on Disney+ Hotstar! https://www.hotstar.com/1000034568
Check out Sanmanassullavarkku Samadhanam on Disney+ Hotstar! https://www.hotstar.com/1000034568
A royal descendant joins the Kerala ministry to play some sinister politics and has a change of heart later on.
1987, Thampy Kannanthanam.
Check out Bhoomiyile Rajakkanmar on Disney+ Hotstar! https://www.hotstar.com/1000105704
1987, Thampy Kannanthanam.
Check out Bhoomiyile Rajakkanmar on Disney+ Hotstar! https://www.hotstar.com/1000105704
A man who lives a double life loses his virginity to a prostitute starting her career, becomes obsessed with her and also falls in love with a friend's sister.
Classic by P Padmarajan, 1987.
Check out Thoovanathumbikal on Disney+ Hotstar! https://www.hotstar.com/1000160157
Classic by P Padmarajan, 1987.
Check out Thoovanathumbikal on Disney+ Hotstar! https://www.hotstar.com/1000160157
A tourist guide mistakes a mad woman for a princess on holiday and hilarious, heart warming complications ensue.
Classic entertainer by @priyadarshandir, 1991.
Check out Kilukkam on Disney+ Hotstar! https://www.hotstar.com/1000036258
Classic entertainer by @priyadarshandir, 1991.
Check out Kilukkam on Disney+ Hotstar! https://www.hotstar.com/1000036258
A young man from Kerala becomes the protector of a God-child in Nepal.
Kickass action, rollicking comedy & @arrahman's only soundtrack in Malayalam.
Directed by @sangeethsivan, 1992.
Shot gorgeously by @santoshsivan
Check out Yodha on Disney+ Hotstar! https://www.hotstar.com/1000163767
Kickass action, rollicking comedy & @arrahman's only soundtrack in Malayalam.
Directed by @sangeethsivan, 1992.
Shot gorgeously by @santoshsivan
Check out Yodha on Disney+ Hotstar! https://www.hotstar.com/1000163767
A dreamy romcom set in a fantasy land. Every frame is a picture postcard. Hilarious comedy & spellbinding songs.
National awards for @anavenkat (debut) and @sabucyril.
Original of Rajnikanth's #Muthu
Career best of @priyadarshandir, 1994 https://www.hotstar.com/1000160158
National awards for @anavenkat (debut) and @sabucyril.
Original of Rajnikanth's #Muthu
Career best of @priyadarshandir, 1994 https://www.hotstar.com/1000160158
A sweet romance between an auto rickshaw driver and a rich girl with some great buddy comedy thrown in.
Directed by Venu Nagavally, 1990.
Check out Aye Auto on Disney+ Hotstar! https://www.hotstar.com/1000106635
Directed by Venu Nagavally, 1990.
Check out Aye Auto on Disney+ Hotstar! https://www.hotstar.com/1000106635
The best campus movie in Malayalam.
The movie that made Mohanlal, Lalettan.
Directed by Venu Nagavally, 1987.
Check out Sarvakalashala on Disney+ Hotstar! https://www.hotstar.com/1000158660
The movie that made Mohanlal, Lalettan.
Directed by Venu Nagavally, 1987.
Check out Sarvakalashala on Disney+ Hotstar! https://www.hotstar.com/1000158660
The second best campus movie in Malayalam.
Has beautiful romance and friendships.
Made a year earlier in 1986 by the same director, Venu Nagavally.
Check out Sukhamo Devi on Disney+ Hotstar! https://www.hotstar.com/1000159933
Has beautiful romance and friendships.
Made a year earlier in 1986 by the same director, Venu Nagavally.
Check out Sukhamo Devi on Disney+ Hotstar! https://www.hotstar.com/1000159933
A young woman, Indira's life turns upside down as she is awarded life sentence for murdering Avarachan, a landlord, who killed a young tribal woman after raping her.
Directed by Hariharan, 1986.
Check out Panchagni on Disney+ Hotstar! https://www.hotstar.com/1000157948
Directed by Hariharan, 1986.
Check out Panchagni on Disney+ Hotstar! https://www.hotstar.com/1000157948
Mohanlal investigates the murder of a womanizing film director (Mammootty) and traces his past.
Classic thriller by P Padmarajan, 1986.
Check out Kariyilakkttu Pole on Disney+ Hotstar! https://www.hotstar.com/1000104784
Classic thriller by P Padmarajan, 1986.
Check out Kariyilakkttu Pole on Disney+ Hotstar! https://www.hotstar.com/1000104784
A Hollywood western style revenge thriller with minimal characters and dialogues, with the most visually striking finale in a Malayalam action film.
Directed by Bharathan, written by MT, 1990.
Check out Thazhvaram on Disney+ Hotstar! https://www.hotstar.com/1000160883
Directed by Bharathan, written by MT, 1990.
Check out Thazhvaram on Disney+ Hotstar! https://www.hotstar.com/1000160883
A criminally under rated film which talks about the devastating after effects of ragging.
Directed by Hariharan, written by MT. 1987.
Check out Amrutham Gamaya on Disney+ Hotstar! https://www.hotstar.com/1000105925
Directed by Hariharan, written by MT. 1987.
Check out Amrutham Gamaya on Disney+ Hotstar! https://www.hotstar.com/1000105925