His portrayal of Bilal is considered one of the most stylish roles in his career.
This specific scene is celebrated for its slow-motion shots , stylized cinematography by Sameer Thahir , and a gripping background score by Gopi Sundar. His portrayal of Bilal is considered one of
Watch the legendary mass scenes and iconic dialogues from Big B below: Why It Remains Popular The scene's enduring popularity
Along with the legendary line "Kochi pazhaya Kochi alla, pakshe Bilal pazhaya Bilal thanneya" (Kochi is not the old Kochi, but Bilal is still the same old Bilal), this dialogue helped redefine the "mass hero" archetype in Malayalam cinema into a more understated, "cool" professional. Why It Remains Popular The scene's enduring popularity is largely due to: stylized cinematography by Sameer Thahir
Decades later, these dialogues continue to be used in memes and "tribute" videos by fans.