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Mammootty is a Malayalam superstar. After graduating from Government Law College, Ernakulam, he practiced law for two years. Many of his films changed the landscape of the film industry such as Thalapathy, Yatra, Peranbu and Ahimsa. He made his acting debut with Anubhavangal Paalichakal in 1971. For his performance in Ahimsa, he won Kerala State Film Award for Second Best Actor. He is the chairman of Malayalam Communications which runs Kairali TV. He is married to Sulfath. By Forbes India, he was listed among the ‘25 Greatest Acting Performances of Indian Cinema’ for his role in Mathilukal.

Bazooka movie review: Mammootty's charm is wasted on this poorly written film

Bazooka movie review: Director Deeno Dennis elevates Mammootty to a hero in this heist film but never utilises his abundant acting talent.

Bazooka movie review: Mammootty stars in debutant director Deeno Dennis' heist thriller.

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Updated on Apr 11, 2025 10:13 AM IST

ByLatha Srinivasan

Kerala minister condemns remarks over Mohanlal's Sabarimala puja for Mammootty

Kerala Minority Welfare Minister V Abdurahiman defended Mohanlal after his praying at Sabarimala for Mammootty's well-being drew ire.

Mammootty and Mohanlal drew ire after the latter offered prayers at Sabarimala for the former.

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Updated on Mar 28, 2025 03:57 PM IST

PTI | ByHT Entertainment Desk

Javed Akhtar backs Mohanlal-Mammootty friendship amid Sabarimala prayer row

Actor Mohanlal’s recent visit to Sabarimala has sparked a debate after it emerged that he offered prayers for fellow Malayalam star Mammootty.

Screenwriter, lyricist and poet Javed Akhtar attends an event celebrating 'Marathi Bhasha Gaurav Diwas,' also known as Marathi Language Day, in Mumbai on February 27, 2025. (AFP FILE)

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Updated on Mar 27, 2025 11:10 AM IST

BySohil Sehran

Mammootty hopes Mohanlal, Prithviraj's L2 Empuraan makes Malayalam cinema proud

Malayalam superstar Mammootty has extended his support for the much-awaited Malayalam film L2: Empuraan, the sequel to Lucifer.

Mammootty sends best wishes to Prithviraj Sukumaran and Mohanlal ahead of L2 Empuraan's release.

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Updated on Mar 26, 2025 06:37 PM IST

ANI |

Mohanlal praying for Mammootty's well-being at Sabarimala draws ire

Recently, Mohanlal performed a puja at Sabarimala for Mammootty's health and a receipt of the sake had leaked online. Few people took offence to it.

Mohanlal and Mammootty have been friends for years now despite being competitors in the Malayalam film industry.

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Updated on Mar 26, 2025 04:33 PM IST

ByHT Entertainment Desk | Edited by Neeshita Nyayapati

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Happy birthday Mammootty! The Malayalam superstar celebrated his 71st birthday on September 7. Wishes poured in for the star from all parts of the world. Mammootty, who made his debut with the 1971 Malayalam film Anubhavangal Paalichakal as a junior artist, has since then worked in more than 400 films. His career includes a wide range of Malayalam, Tamil, Hindi, Telugu, Kannada and English films.(Instagram/@mammootty)

10 times Mammootty sent Internet into meltdown with his sartorial fashion

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Bazooka movie review: Mammootty's charm is wasted on this poorly written film

Bazooka movie review: Director Deeno Dennis elevates Mammootty to a hero in this heist film but never utilises his abundant acting talent.

Kerala minister condemns remarks over Mohanlal's Sabarimala puja for Mammootty

Kerala Minority Welfare Minister V Abdurahiman defended Mohanlal after his praying at Sabarimala for Mammootty's well-being drew ire.

Javed Akhtar backs Mohanlal-Mammootty friendship amid Sabarimala prayer row

Actor Mohanlal’s recent visit to Sabarimala has sparked a debate after it emerged that he offered prayers for fellow Malayalam star Mammootty.

Mammootty hopes Mohanlal, Prithviraj's L2 Empuraan makes Malayalam cinema proud

Malayalam superstar Mammootty has extended his support for the much-awaited Malayalam film L2: Empuraan, the sequel to Lucifer.

Mohanlal praying for Mammootty's well-being at Sabarimala draws ire

Recently, Mohanlal performed a puja at Sabarimala for Mammootty's health and a receipt of the sake had leaked online. Few people took offence to it.

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10 times Mammootty sent Internet into meltdown with his sartorial fashion

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