Movies based on real-life crimes often attract more attention than entirely fictional tales. Despite knowing that such stories may have been fictionalised — and regardless of the disclaimers at the start stating so clearly — audiences have a strong penchant for these films. Much like its counterparts, Malayalam cinema too has produced several movies inspired by actual crimes. Interestingly, Mohanlal, who would later become one of the biggest superstars the industry has ever seen and a recipient of the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, appeared in one such movie early in his career. In fact, the film played a key role in propelling him to fame, thanks to its massive success. Titled Madrasile Mon, the crime drama was helmed by “Hitmaker” Sasikumar and scripted by PM Nair, based on a story by Kaviyoor Sivaraman Pillai. Intriguingly, the movie was named after the prime accused in the real-life case it was based on, a role played by actor Raveendran. Mohanlal, meanwhile, depicted another prominent character. Also starring Ravikumar, KP Ummer, Bahadoor, Alummoodan, and Sheela in key roles, Madrasile …