Mohanlal was declared as the wrestling champion in Kerala in 1977-78. He has won several accolades in the sport. He was also selected for the National championship which was to be held at New Delhi. But he missed it as he was called for an audition for his debut film 'Manjil Virinja Pookkal', which was directed by Fazil. Thus, Mohanlal went on to become one of the best actors of India and did not pursue wrestling as a profession.
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