The 90+ Best Mukesh Movies

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List of the best Mukesh movies, ranked best to worst with movie trailers when available. Mukesh's highest grossing movies have received a lot of accolades over the years, earning millions upon millions around the world. The order of these top Mukesh movies is decided by how many votes they receive, so only highly rated Mukesh movies will be at the top of the list. Mukesh has been in a lot of films, so people often debate each other over what the greatest Mukesh movie of all time is. If you and a friend are arguing about this then use this list of the most entertaining Mukesh films to end the squabble once and for all.

If you think the best Mukesh role isn't at the top, then upvote it so it has the chance to become number one. The greatest Mukesh performances didn't necessarily come from the best movies, but in most cases they go hand in hand.

Examples of films on this list: Ramji Rao Speaking, Friends and more.

"This list answers the questions, "What are the best Mukesh movies?" and "What are the greatest Mukesh roles of all time?"

K. Balachander and Priyadarshan are among those who have directed Mukesh at one point or another during their careers in the film industry. If Mukesh movies are your thing, then check out the greatest movies by Sreenivasan and Kunchacko Boban too.

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  • In Ghost House Inn
    31
    Mukesh, Nedumudi Venu, Siddique
    21 votes
    In Ghost House Inn is a 2010 comedy horror Malayalam film written, directed, and co-produced by Lal, and starring Mukesh, Jagadish, Siddique and Ashokan in the lead roles; the film is a sequel to the movies 2 Harihar Nagar and In Harihar Nagar. It was produced by Lal and P. N. Venugopal under the banner of Lal Creations and PNV Associates. This movie too, was a box office hit like it's prequels. A sequel to the movie John Honai is under production.
  • Katha Parayumpol
    32
    Mammootty, Sreenivasan, Mukesh
    15 votes
    Katha Parayumpol is a 2007 Malayalam film directed by M. Mohanan, co-produced and written by Sreenivasan, and starring Sreenivasan and Meena in lead roles, while Mammootty appears in an extended cameo role. The film revolves around a villager, who had shared a strong friendship with a popular cinema actor in their youth. However due to their different pursuit in careers they eventually are forced to part ways, one becoming a national figure, the other, a village barber. Decades later, the actor returns to the village to participate in his film's shooting. Whilst the entire village become excited about the prospect of seeing the actor, the barber fears that his old friend would have forgotten him and would neglect him. The story explores the pressures of friendship. It was remade in three languages: in Tamil as Kuselan, in Telugu as Kathanayakudu, and in Hindi as Billu. Katha Parayumpol was a critical success and was one of the biggest hits of the year.
  • Cheriya Lokavum Valiya Manushyarum
    33

    Cheriya Lokavum Valiya Manushyarum

    Jagathy Sreekumar, Mukesh, Thilakan
    7 votes
    Cheriya Lokavum Valiya Manushyarum is a 1990 Malayalam comedy film directed by Chandrasekharan. The film stars Mukesh, Thilakan, Innocent, Jagathy Sreekumar and Sreeja in the lead roles. The movie was produced under the banner of Chaithram Cini Arts and was distributed by Charangat Release.
  • Sangham
    34

    Sangham

    Mammootty, Mukesh, Thilakan
    7 votes
    Sangham is a 1988 Indian Malayalam film, directed by Joshiy and produced by K Rajagopal. The film stars Mammootty, Thilakan, Parvathy and Saritha in lead roles. The film had musical score by Shyam. The film is about a spoiled brat and his adolescent friends, and the embarrassing situation that they get trapped in. Mammootty appears in the leading role of Kuttapayi, a spoiled brat of a rich family. The film was a huge hit at box office.
  • Mutharamkunnu P.O.
    35

    Mutharamkunnu P.O.

    Jagathy Sreekumar, Sreenivasan, Mukesh
    10 votes
    Mutharamkunnu P.O. is a 1985 Malayalam film directed by Sibi Malayil with Mukesh and Lizy in the lead roles. The movie was noted for the special appearance of famous Indian actor and wrestler Dara Singh.
  • Varaphalam
    36

    Varaphalam

    Jagathy Sreekumar, Sreenivasan, Mukesh
    10 votes
    Varaphalam is a 1994 Malayalam comedy film directed by Thaha and starring Sreenivasan and Mukesh in the lead roles.
  • Jathi Malli
    37
    Nassar, Mukesh, Khushboo
    6 votes
    Jathi Malli is a 1993 Indian Tamil language Drama film directed by K. Balachander starring Kushboo Sundar, Nassar, Vineeth, Mukesh and Yuvarani.
  • Aakasha Ganga
    38

    Aakasha Ganga

    Jagathy Sreekumar, Mukesh, Kalabhavan Mani
    8 votes
    Aakasha Ganga is a 1999 Malayalam horror film by Vinayan starring Divya Unni and Mukesh & Produced by Aakash Films.
  • Shyama
    39

    Shyama

    Mammootty, Mukesh, Mala Aravindan
    8 votes
    Shyama is a 1986 Malayalam–language romantic drama film directed by Joshiy and starring Mammootty and Nadia Moidu in the lead roles. The film was critically well received and was a box office hit. Mammootty's performance is remarkable in this movie. The film was remade in Tamil as Unakkaagave Vaazhgiren.
  • Akkare Ninnoru Maran
    40

    Akkare Ninnoru Maran

    Mukesh, Nedumudi Venu, Sukumari
    5 votes
    Akkare Ninnoru Maran is a 1985 Indian Malayalam film, directed by Girish and produced by Sanal Kumar and G Suresh Kumar. The film stars Maniyanpilla Raju, Menaka, Sukumari and Innocent in lead roles. The film had musical score by Kannur Rajan.
  • Maalayogam
    41

    Maalayogam

    Jayaram, Mukesh, Thilakan
    5 votes
    Maalayogam is a Malayalam film released in 1990. Directed by Sibi Malayil, this film casts Jayaram, Mukesh, Parvathy, Chithra, Murali, Innocent, Oduvil Unnikrishnan, Thilakan and Maniyan Pillai Raju. The script was written by A. K. Lohithadas. This film was one of the biggest hits of the year.
  • Nair Saab
    42

    Nair Saab

    Mammootty, Suresh Gopi, Mukesh
    12 votes
    Nair Saab is a 1989 Malayalam film directed by Joshiy and starring Mammootty in the title role. It was released on the occasion of Onam.
  • Sainyam
    43

    Sainyam

    Vikram, Mammootty, Dileep
    12 votes
    Sainyam is a 1994 Malayalam film written by S. N. Swamy and directed by Joshi. Mammootty, Mukesh, Vikram, Sukumaran, Mohini, Priya Raman, and Dileep appeared in lead roles. It was produced at a huge budget and was an average hit at the box office compared to its budget. It is noted that one of the film's song "Baggy Jeansum", Intro was largely inspired by the Ace Of Base song All That She Wants,which also inspired the Tamil song "Kallai Mattum" from the 2008 blockbuster Dasavathaaram
  • Vairam: Fight for Justice
    44
    Suresh Gopi, Jayasurya, Mukesh
    7 votes
    Vairam: Fight for Justice is a 2009 Malayalam film directed by M. A. Nishad under the banner of Cinema NSR India Pvt Ltd. The main cast includes Suresh Gopi, Pasupathy, Samvrutha Sunil, Jayasurya, Mukesh, and Dhanya Mary Varghese. Samvrutha Sunil was first time paired with Suresh Gopi in the movie.
  • Parthan Kanda Paralokam
    45

    Parthan Kanda Paralokam

    Jayaram, Mukesh
    7 votes
    Parthan Kanda Paralokam is a 2008 Malayalam film directed by Anil, starring Jayaram, Mukesh and Sree Devika in the lead roles.
  • Mummy & Me
    46
    Mohanlal, Suresh Gopi, Jagathy Sreekumar
    12 votes
    Mummy & Me is a 2010 Malayalam film directed by Jeethu Joseph. Mummy & Me stars Urvashi and Archana Kavi in the main lead and the remaining cast include Kunchacko Boban, Mukesh, Lalu Alex, Shari, Janardhanan, and Anoop Menon.
  • Ayalvasi Oru Daridravasi
    47

    Ayalvasi Oru Daridravasi

    Mukesh, Nedumudi Venu, Prem Nazir
    6 votes
    Ayalvasi Oru Daridravasi is a 1986 Malayalam comedy film written and directed by Priyadarshan, starring Prem Nazir, Nedumudi Venu, Shankar, Sukumari, Seema, Innocent, Mukesh, Menaka, Maniyanpilla Raju, Kuthiravattam Pappu, Ramu and Lizy.
  • Dheem Tharikida Thom
    48

    Dheem Tharikida Thom

    Jagathy Sreekumar, Sreenivasan, Mukesh
    8 votes
    Dheem Tharikida Dhom is a Malayalam comedy film released in 1986, it was directed by Priyadarshan, this film is about an innocent young man joining a ballet team just to express his love towards the main actress. Maniyan Pillai Raju and Lizy appeared in the leading roles, and were supported by Mukesh, Nedumudi Venu, Sreenivasan, Nedumudi Venu, Jagathi Sreekumar and Shankar. The story is adapted from British musical comedy film Happy Go Lovely. The film was a big hit at the box office.
  • Parallel College
    49

    Parallel College

    Suresh Gopi, Mukesh, Oduvil Unnikrishnan
    3 votes
    Parallel College is a 1991 Malayalam film directed by Thulasidas and starring Suresh Gopi. Suresh Gopi plays the role of a new teacher in a parallel college with troubled past, while Mukesh and Geetha play roles of murdered teacher and his girlfriend.
  • Dr. Patient
    50

    Dr. Patient

    Jayasurya, Jagathy Sreekumar, Mukesh
    3 votes
    Dr. Patient is a 2009 Malayalam film by Viswananathan starring Jayasurya, Mukesh and Radha Varma.
  • Killadi Raman
    51

    Killadi Raman

    Jagathy Sreekumar, Mukesh, Siddique
    3 votes
    Killadi Raman is a 2011 Malayalam film directed by Thulasidas, starring Mukesh, Megha Nair and Siddique in the lead roles.
  • Cheriya Kallanum Valiya Policum
    52

    Cheriya Kallanum Valiya Policum

    Jagathy Sreekumar, Mukesh, Salim Kumar
    3 votes
    Cheriya Kallanum Valiya Policum is a 2010 Malayalam film directed by Haridas Kesavan. Mukesh, Dhanya Mary Varghese, Jagadish and Suraj Venjaramood plays the lead roles in this film.
  • Abu, Son of Adam
    53
    Mukesh, Nedumudi Venu, Kalabhavan Mani
    3 votes
    Adaminte Makan Abu is a 2011 Indian drama film written, directed and co-produced by Salim Ahamed; it is his debut. It stars Salim Kumar and Zarina Wahab in the lead roles with Mukesh, Kalabhavan Mani, Suraj Venjarammoodu, and Nedumudi Venu in supporting roles. The cinematography was handled by Madhu Ambat and it was edited by Vijay Shankar. The film features songs composed by Ramesh Narayan, and the score is by Isaac Thomas Kottukapally. The film tells the story of a poor attar seller Abu whose only remaining wish in life is the Hajj pilgrimage, which he strives hard to fulfill. Development on Adaminte Makan Abu began roughly a decade before it was released. It was shot digitally over one month beginning on 7 November 2010. Thrissur and Kozhikode in Kerala, India were the major filming locales. Distributed by Laughing Villa, a company owned by Salim Kumar and Allens Media, Adaminte Makan Abu was released in theatres on 24 June 2011. It received wide critical acclaim, with much praise for its story, direction, cast, cinematography, and score. It received honours for its music, cinematography and writing, as well as for Salim Kumar's performance.
  • Varnam
    54

    Varnam

    Suresh Gopi, Jayaram, Jagathy Sreekumar
    4 votes
    Varnam is a 1989 Malayalam-language comedy-drama film starting Jayaram and Suresh Gopi. As the directorial debut of film director Ashokan, the film received critical acclaim and was well received.
  • Happy Durbar
    55

    Happy Durbar

    Jagathy Sreekumar, Mukesh, Lakshmi
    4 votes
    Happy Durbar is a 2011 Malayalam comedy film directed by Hari Amaravila. The film stars Mukesh and Suraj Venjarammoodu as two CIDs who investigate a missing case. The film released on 9 December to unanimous negative reviews.
  • Maanyanmar
    56

    Maanyanmar

    Sreenivasan, Mukesh, Jagadish
    4 votes
    Maanyanmaar is a 1992 Malayalam film. Directed by T. S Suresh Babu, this film is a fun movie surrounding over two petty thieves who are on a run after released on parole for a week. Mukesh, Sreenivasan, Jagadeesh, Ramyakrishnan, Jagathi Sreekumar, Rajan P. Dev and Vijayaraghavan appears in leading roles.
  • Bharya Swantham Suhruthu
    57

    Bharya Swantham Suhruthu

    Jagathy Sreekumar, Mukesh, Thilakan
    4 votes
    Bharya Swantham Suhruthu is a 2009 Malayalam film co-written and directed by Venu Nagavally, starring Mukesh, Padmapriya, Urvashi, Jyothirmayi, and Jagathy Sreekumar in the lead roles. It was Venu Nagavally's last film as director.
  • Kaiyoppu
    58
    Mammootty, Mukesh, Nedumudi Venu
    7 votes
    Kaiyoppu is a 2007 Malayalam film written by noted writer Ambikasuthan Mangad. The film was produced and directed by Ranjith and stars Mammootty, Kushboo, and Mukesh. This film is considered as one of the best from Ranjith and was critically acclaimed.
  • Vismayathumbathu
    59
    Mohanlal, Nayantara, Mukesh
    7 votes
    Vismayathumbathu is a 2004 Malayalam psychological thriller film directed by Fazil. It stars Mohanlal, Mukesh and Nayantara in lead roles. Mohanlal plays the role of a person who has the sixth sense power while Nayantara does the role of a wandering soul who get associated with Mohanlal. The film is loosely based on the novel If Only It Were True by Marc Levy.
  • Junior Senior
    60

    Junior Senior

    Mukesh, Kunchacko Boban, Salim Kumar
    2 votes
    Junior Senior is a 2005 Indian Malayalam film, starring Kunchacko Boban and Mukesh. The film was considered a flop at the box office. The plot is inspired by the Bollywood movie Yes Boss.