Mammootty congratulates Mohanlal on his Dadasaheb Phalke Award win

Mollywood superstar Mohanlal has been honoured with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, India’s most coveted honour in cinema. Several celebrities took to social media to honour the actor for this achievement, appreciating the actor’s contribution to Indian cinema. Megastar Mammootty also lauded his colleague for the incredible win with a heartfelt note on social media. “More than a colleague, a brother and an artist who has embarked on this wonderful cinematic journey for decades. The Dadasaheb Phalke Award is not just for an actor, but for a true artist who has lived and breathed cinema. So happy and proud of you, Lal. You truly deserve this crown,” Mammootty wrote on social media.

Mohanlal has become the second Malayali to win the award after veteran filmmaker Adoor Gopalakrishnan who received the recognition in 2004. Now, several years later, Mohanlal has been recognised for the same honour. The actor took to social media to share his gratitude and happiness regarding the recognition. “Truly humbled to receive the Dadasaheb Phalke Award. This honour is not mine alone, it belongs to every person who has walked alongside me on this journey. To my family, audience, colleagues, friends and well wishers, your love, faith and encouragement have been my greatest strength and have shaped who I am today. I carry this recognition with deep gratitude and a full heart,” he wrote.

The actor will receive the award on Tuesday, during the 71st National Film Awards ceremony. Mollywood actors Urvashi and Vijayaraghavan will receive the award for Best Supporting Actress in ‘Ullozhukku’ and Best Supporting Actor in ‘Pookkaalam’ during the ceremony.