Hidden gem: Did you know Mammootty and Mohanlal shared the screen in a Bollywood Film?

While Mollywood fans celebrate every time the "Big M’s" share a frame, a surprising addition to their joint filmography has recently gone viral. Rajkumar Santoshi’s 2008 Hindi drama Halla Bol, starring Ajay Devgn and Vidya Balan, features a blink-and-miss cameo by both Mammootty and Mohanlal.

The legends appear during a high-profile award ceremony scene where the protagonist, Sameer Khan (Ajay Devgn), is honoured for his performance. Rather than a scripted cameo, the film utilises real-life footage from a star-studded award function, capturing the duo in the audience.

Clocking in at roughly the 29th minute, this appearance marks their 55th "on-screen" collaboration. While they didn't share a dialogue in Mumbai, this remains a unique moment where the titans of Malayalam cinema graced a Bollywood screen together.