When Bhadran wanted Nana Patekar to replace Mammootty in 'Iyer the Great'; why its Hindi remake never happened; the late actor was also considered for Mohanlal's 'Udayon'
- Posted on October 9, 2026
- By The Times of India
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In brief
Filmmaker Bhadran's ambitious vision to adapt his Malayalam thriller 'Iyer The Great' for Hindi cinema featured casting discussions with Nana Patekar to lead the project that originally starred Mammootty. The late Bollywood veteran was also considered for Mohanlal's 'Udayon.' Despite these promising negotiations, the Hindi remake never materialized, leaving behind an intriguing chapter in Indian cinema's cross-industry adaptation efforts and unfulfilled collaborations.
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When Bhadran wanted Nana Patekar to replace Mammootty in 'Iyer the Great'; why its Hindi remake never happened; the late actor was also considered for Mohanlal's 'Udayon'
Although the late actor Nana Patekar has not acted in any Malayalam films, filmmaker Bhadran once hoped to bring his Malayalam thriller 'Iyer The Great' to Hindi audiences with the late Bollywood actor playing the lead role originally portrayed by Mammootty.
