# Mohanlal’s COVID Secret: Why Movies Flopped

URL: https://technosports.co.in/mohanlals-covid-secret-why-movies-flopped/  
Published: 2026-06-10  
Updated: 2026-06-10  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

Superstar Mohanlal reveals his pandemic-era film spree wasn’t about fame, but survival. He churned out seven movies to keep crews paid while cinemas were locked down.

- **The Reality:** These projects were designed for streaming, not the big screen.
- **The Outcome:** While theatrical runs struggled, they skyrocketed Malayalam cinema to global fame.
- **The Legacy:** Pure empathy fueled his digital revolution.