Best Mollywood Actors In 2018 Who Were A Cut Above The Rest

The role of Odiyan Manickyan, which simultaneously evoke sympathy and fear, can be given life on-screen only when it has a seasoned actor like Mohanlal on-board. Mohanlal had taken excruciating fitness schedules to play the spectacular Odiyan and looks like it had paid off.

Fahadh Faasil has jolted us with his stunningly natural performances in Carbon, Varathan and Njan Prakashan. But his role of Aby in Varathan is sheer delight as he has flooded the screen with the insightful portrayal of the protagonist.

Nivin Pauly's integration of physical and emotional agility is one of the main highlights of this period drama. The actor has worked hard on his physique and has effortlessly transformed himself to get into the skin of a warrior. 

Jayasurya, as the esteemed and admirable transsexual in Njan Marykutty, has out-shined all his previous performances and has given his career best. He has exuded a never-seen-before freshness and charm to a complex character.

Tovino Thomas has delivered an exceptional performance as the gullible and vulnerable Ajayan and over-whelmed the audience. His body language and emotions conveying his fear, forlornness and despair were in the right place.

Antony Varghese has delivered a remarkable performance as Jacob in Swathanthram Ardharatriyil and we are sure that the new actor is not in the industry due to sheer luck.

Joseph proves that Joju George was an unexplored talent in the industry. His role as a disturbed yet shrewd investigating officer had given not only his contemporaries but even the actors in the forefront a tough competition.

Aalorukkam explicitly has unearthed the hidden talents of one of the most under-rated actors of Mollywood. Now we are convinced why the prestigious Best Actor of the State beckoned Indrans.

Shane Nigam delivers a poised performance as the distraught protagonist caught between his love and political drama. His under-played emotions was brilliant in bringing out the candid and innocent romance to life.

Chemban Vinod has once again put forth a staunch performance and has elevated himself to greater heights as a bankable actor. No wonder, he is frequently cast for essaying performance-oriented character roles.

Renji Paniker as the victim of war and a mentally-stressed postman has brilliantly enacted the mental conflict. In spite of being an actor who is only a few films old, he has performed like a veteran actor.