He became a big star in Payanangal Mudivathillai (1982) winning the Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Tamil.

[12] He donned one of his best performances in the critically acclaimed Tamil romantic drama film, Mouna Ragam (1986) directed by Mani Ratnam.

[13] He tried hard to stage a comeback by producing, directing besides playing the lead role in a movie titled Anbulla Kadhalukku (1999).

Mohan stated that when not acting, he is busy producing television serials like Acham Madam Nanam, Selvangal, Hasiyaramayana and Brindavanam.

[16] Mohan's Civic Cinema has already produced Thalappavu (2008), the Prithviraj-Lal starrer, the debut directorial venture of popular actor Madhupal.