Malayala Cinema Star of the year 2009
By Cine Critic | 8th January 2010| 12 :00:1

Star graph of 2009

The stars that make the mollywood shine have always been in a healthy competition to be on top. 2009 witnessed intense fight among the top stars that made the entire year an exciting one. Here is a look at the fluctuations of the stars’ position during the year.

1Mammootty

Since the leading lights of KBO – Megastar Mammootty, the undisputed king of box office has given a huge hit in Pazhassi Raja but failed to recreate the magic in Paleri Manikkam. But Xmas film Chattampi nadu proved his stardom and the amazing opening remain the same and any news on him invariably makes headlines in filmy pages.So,the verdict on mammootty is that he is still the Numero Uno of the Superstar lot.

BlockBuster - Pazhassi Raja
Super Hit - Chattampi nadu
Hit - Loud Speaker
Average Hit- Palerimanikkam,Kerala Cafe
Flop - Love In Singapore,Pattanathil Bhootham,Daddy Cool

2 Mohan Lal

For Super stat Mohanlal, it is a year of mixed fortunes. His ‘Sagar Alias jacky’ directed by Amal Nerad bombed at box office. Even lal’s guaranteed opening could not provide the film any saving grace. Then he had a moderate success in 'Bhramaram' but ended the year with high note with the perfomance of 'Ividma Swargamane'.

BlockBuster - No
Super Hit - No
Hit - Bharamaram
Average Hit- Ividam Swargamanu
Flop - Sagar Alias jacky,Red Chillies,Bhagavan,Angel John

3 Pritvi Raj

Prithvi too has tasted both success and failure. His Robbinhood pairing with Bhavana failed to kindle interest among the audiences. But first half in the year, Prithvi came up with successful Puthiya Mugham, which is the front runner among the Onam releases.

BlockBuster - No
Super Hit - No
Hit - Puthiya Mugham
Average Hit- Kerala Cafe
Flop - Calender , Robin Hood,

4 Jayaram

The case with the star Jayaram is different. He doesn’t have a big hits like the lastyears. But the star has maintained his stardom With satyan Movie Bhagyadevetha.

BlockBuster - No
Super Hit - NO
Hit - Bhagyadevetha
Average Hit - My BiG Father
Flop- Samasthakeralam.P.o,Kanakanmani,Rahasyapolice,
Winter,Seethakalayanam

5 Jayasury

The Rising star Jayasury is make outstanding year with three hits in Gulumal ,Oru Black&White Kudumbam and Ivar vivahithrayal. He have a ten film in this year and also the star has maintained his presence in supporting role with Prithvi Raj and Mammootty as usual.

BlockBuster - NO
Super Hit - NO
Hit - Ivar Vivahitharayal,Gulumal,Oru Black&White Kudumbam
Average Hit - Utharaswayamvaram
Flop- Currency,Dr.Patients,Patham Nilayile Theevandi,

The bottom-line is that there are few surprises in terms of the ups and downs of the stars. Cinebuzz wish all these stars a brighter year in 2010!