Dear filmmakers, stop turning Mohanlal, other superstars into a joke with forced cameos

Filmmakers must stop turning renowned actors like Mohanlal into a joke through forced cameos, according to critics. In the movie Summer in Bethlehem, Niranjan, played by Mohanlal, delivers a powerful monologue that showcases his exceptional acting skills. Unlike many recent appearances by Mohanlal, this cameo remains unforced and impactful, as the character Niranjan is crucial to the story.

However, recent cameos in films such as Bha Bha Ba, Thudakkam, and Khalifa have become cringeworthy and unnecessary, as they merely exploit the star's popularity for financial gain. Instead of being part of a well-crafted story, these cameos often involve the superstar appearing in unrelated scenarios, walking in slow motion, or delivering one-liners, without showcasing the full range of their acting abilities.

It is clear that the trend of forcing big-ticket films to include at least one superstar cameo has become a desperate attempt to rescue failing projects, rather than a genuine celebration of the actor's talent.