
About the Movie
## Two Legends, One Mystery: The Phenomenon of Harikrishnans (1998)
Harikrishnans is a 1998 Malayalam-language mystery buddy comedy that brought together two of Indian cinema’s biggest stars—Mammootty and Mohanlal—after an eight-year gap, igniting unparalleled pre-release excitement. Written and directed by Fazil, the film follows criminal lawyer duo Hari (Mammootty) and Krishnan (Mohanlal) as they are enlisted by a girl named Meera (Juhi Chawla) to solve the murder of college lecturer Guptan, with the main suspect being Gabriel. The star-studded supporting cast includes Kunchacko Boban, Innocent, Nedumudi Venu, Shamili, Cochin Haneefa, Jagadish, and Maniyanpilla Raju.
Produced by Suchitra Mohanlal for Pranavam Arts and released during Onam on 4 September 1998, Harikrishnans was acclaimed for both its engaging narrative and the rare spectacle of its lead actors sharing screen space. The film is especially known for its production gimmick: two alternate endings were shown in different regions—one in which Meera chose Hari and another in which she chose Krishnan—designed to satisfy fans of both superstars. Despite legal controversies over the uncensored ending, this bold publicity approach helped the film become the year’s highest-grossing Malayalam movie and revitalized a struggling industry.
Critically, Harikrishnans earned praise for its commercial blend of mystery, comedy, and star power, even if the story itself was seen as formulaic by some. Nevertheless, the film is remembered for its strong performances, inventive marketing, and the unique cinematic moment of bringing together Mammootty and Mohanlal for a mainstream audience.
Cast
Mammootty
Hari
Mohanlal
Krishnan
Juhi Chawla Mehta
Meera
Kunchacko Boban
Sudarsanan
Innocent
Sundaran
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