'Mission: Impossible – Fallout' is in theatres and audience are amazed by the stunts that actor Tom Cruise pulls off. "Did Tom Cruise really do all the stunts in Fallout". This is what probably everyone got to say after watching the movie. According to the makers of the movie, from building jumping to bike chasing to helicopter fights, Cruise made everything happen without a body double.
As you are still in awe of Cruise's daredevilry, here we take a look at 5 wow stunt scenes from Malayalam cinema:
Jayan's Kolilakam
Actor Jayan was considered as Malayalam cinema’s first action hero and he is often touted as one to do the most deadliest stunts. For it was during one such audacious acts in November 1980 that he was fatally wounded as his a helicopter stunt went wrong. He was 41 when he shot for the early 1981 movie 'Kolilakkam'. The climax scene saw Jayan trying to entwine his leg on a helicopter while moving on a bike.
Mammootty's Big B
The 2007 movie 'Big B' was noted much for its stylish making and the delivery style by each characters. And in it, there is a sequence where we see Mammootty and his gang chasing the villain's band. By the end of the video, we get to see the roll-over of villain's vehicle.
Mohanlal's Pulimurugan
Action-adventure film 'Pulimurugan' was a 2016 blockbuster. The film was well appreciated for its stunt sequences choreographed by Peter Hein. Lead actor Mohanlal was 56 year old when he gave the fight sequences with the tiger. His fans would have got goose bumps while watching his intro part and the last 15 minutes of the movie revolving around the tiger.
Fahadh Faasil's Maheshinte Prathikaaram
This would be probably the raw and real fight sequences we saw in recent times. Fahadh Faasil as Mahesh Bava rolls in the mud to sweat it out against his rival to regain the respect his lost among his townsfolk. The natural setting, with the crowd looking into and the climax as to who will win in the end makes it one among the best stunt sequences.
Cycle stunt by Parava kids
The directorial debut of Soubin Shahir got much accolades for the two child artists in the movie. Amal and Govind who played the role of Irshad and Haseeb did some bicycle stunts which formed a pivotal sequence in the film. The duo's acrobatic movements on the cycle was unique and interesting to watch.
