Mammootty's films have always done well in Tamil. Many of his hits have been dubbed and released in Tamil. He is as well known in Kollywood as he is in Mollywood. Mammooty's film 'Rajamanikyam' is now being dubbed into Tamil as 'Maattukaran Velan'. Mammootty plays the role of a Bellary based trader engaged is the selling of cattle like buffaloes. He will be shown wearing sunglasses all the time and will also speak in a strong Tamil accent.