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Mammootty Turns 75: Celebrating the Legend of Malayalam Cinema
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 14 Sep 2026, 01:15 AM
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Veteran actor Mammootty celebrated his 75th birthday, with tributes highlighting his five‑decade contribution to Malayalam cinema.
Veteran Malayalam actor Mammootty marked his 75th birthday with a series of tributes across media and social platforms. The celebrations highlighted his extensive body of work that spans more than five decades, during which he has acted in over 400 films and earned multiple national and state awards. Industry peers, including directors and co‑actors, praised his versatility and his role in bringing Malayalam cinema to a wider audience.
Mammootty’s career, which began in the early 1970s, includes landmark performances in films such as “Oru Vadakkan Veeragatha”, “The King”, and “Pathemari”. His ability to portray complex characters has earned him a reputation as one of India’s most respected actors. The milestone also prompted retrospectives on his contributions to the evolution of regional cinema.
Fans marked the occasion by sharing clips and personal anecdotes on social media, while several television channels aired special programs chronicling his journey. The actor, known for his low‑key personal life, acknowledged the outpouring of affection in a brief statement, thanking the industry and his supporters for the continued love.
Mammootty’s career, which began in the early 1970s, includes landmark performances in films such as “Oru Vadakkan Veeragatha”, “The King”, and “Pathemari”. His ability to portray complex characters has earned him a reputation as one of India’s most respected actors. The milestone also prompted retrospectives on his contributions to the evolution of regional cinema.
Fans marked the occasion by sharing clips and personal anecdotes on social media, while several television channels aired special programs chronicling his journey. The actor, known for his low‑key personal life, acknowledged the outpouring of affection in a brief statement, thanking the industry and his supporters for the continued love.