Ever since the time Malayalam cinema took the first baby steps, love and all its intricacies have been an all-time favourite subject for script writers. We have seen some great romantic pairs and a few among them have ended up as real life partners as well.
Be it in Black & White or the latest digital era, these unforgettable duos rule every Malayalees psyche when it comes to matters of the heart.
Prem Nazir & Sheela
Prem Nazir has forever been the evergreen hero of Malayalam cinema and just like that if there is an evergreen pair for the industry, it has to be Prem Nazir & Sheela. They have acted together as a couple in the most number of movies. Let's say the number is almost a hundred, and this is perhaps a record in world cinema. It is also never wrong in crediting them to have taught Malayalees the ABCD of love & courting back then.
Jayan & Seema
Jayan, the macho hero have had a number of heroines act with him. But it was his on screen chemistry with Seema that was the best. Seema was introduced through the film Avalude Raavukal. Their love duet Kanum Kanum in the film Angaadi was a top number back then and a hit among the youth of today too. A majority of Seema & Jayan's films were directed by I V Sasi. And Seema eventually settled in life with I V Sasi.
Mammootty & Suhasini
Malayalam cinema’s mega star Mammootty may have romanced many heroines in his films. But the audience felt the star was at his best when his pair was Suhasini. Even today, their films as a couple remain top portrayals of real life love, just as we know it to be. The no airs, not too fancy kind of love. Padmarajan's Koodevide & Fazil’s Manivathoorile Ayiram Sivarathrikal are the duo's all-time hits.
Mohanlal & Shobhana
Our beloved 'Lalettan' is an Ustad when it comes to naughty & mirthful love. And the best of his romantic movies happen to be opposite the lovely Shobhana. Especially their Priyadarshan films like Minnaram, Thenmavin Kombath, are a treat to watch even today.
Shankar & Menaka
At one time this pair used to give Malayalam cinema a number of back to back hits. All of Shankar's top films had Menaka as heroine and we can't be wrong in saying that Menaka was his lucky charm. Poochakoru Mookuthi, Ente Mohangal Poovaninju are films where they were super as a couple.
Jayaram & Parvathy
As an onscreen pair, Jayaram & Parvathy have brought in their own unique styles for each character. It is mostly films by Kamal that turned them into a hit pair. Films like Peruvannapurathe Visheshangal, Shubhayathra are proofs for their amazing chemistry. From reel life, they ended up as partners in real life too. The couple's son Kalidas is making his entry into films.
Dileep & Manju Warrier
Though they had an unsuccessful relationship in real life, Dileep & Manju have always been a thrilling pair in all their films together. They were especially good at bringing out the humorous element of love. Their top films as a couple include the likes of Salapam & Ee Puzhayum Kadannu.
Kunchacko Bobban & Shalini
Chackochen flew into the minds and hearts of Malayalees on the wings of the love song, O Priye. He crooned it for dear Shalini though. Chackochen's entry into Malayalam film was through Fazil's Aniyathipraavu. Along with the movie, the Chakochen – Shalini pair was a huge hit. The next runaway hit from the pair was Kamal's Niram. The endearing 'Da' that Shalini uses to address Chackochen's character was pretty popular among the college crowd during that time. This is proof enough of how much the pair revolutionized the youth with their chemistry.
Prithviraj & Navya
Ranjith's Nandanam gifted a promising hero to Malayalam cinema. Starring opposite Prithviraj was Navya Nair as Balamani. After Bhadran's Velithira, they turned into a favourite pair. They sizzled unforgettably in the song Nee Manimukil Adakal Aadi Ularnoru from the film Velithira.
Fahadh & Andrea
They have teamed up for just one film – Anayum Rasoolum. Their intense, earthy portrayals of lovers, especially in the song Kanu randu kanu was well accepted by the audience.
Dulquer & Nithya Menen
Nithya Menen is no doubt the best heroine that suits the new age hero Dulquer. Their first film together Ustad Hotel made them a much loved duo. Mani Ratnam's OK Kanmani further underlines the fact that they make a cute pair.
Nivin Pauly & Nasriya
The currently trending hero Nivin Pauly looks the best on screen when paired with cute Nasriya. The Tamil-Malayalam film Neram and the girl proposes guy film Om Shanthi Oshana are true entertainers and there is no denying that the duo ran the show.