‘Kalamkaval’ theatrical release: 5 times Mammootty shattered the mold and proved he’s no ordinary star
Directed by Jithin K Jose, this film promises to be yet another unique addition to Mammootty's diverse body of work.
Directed by Jithin K Jose, this film promises to be yet another unique addition to Mammootty's diverse body of work.
Directed by Jithin K Jose, this film promises to be yet another unique addition to Mammootty's diverse body of work.
Veteran star Mammootty is making a much-awaited comeback after a hiatus, gearing up for one of the most anticipated releases of the year. Directed by Jithin K Jose, this film promises to be yet another unique addition to Mammootty's diverse body of work. Known for his versatility as an actor, Mammootty has consistently pushed boundaries throughout his career. As the film hits theaters today, let's take a look at the moments when the actor boldly broke away from his established image.
'Mrugaya'
Mammootty who had already attained superstar status in the 1980s with his neat, able-bodied performances in films like 'Oru CBI Diary Kurup' and 'New Delhi,' among others, chose to go completely de-glam for his look in the 1989 movie ‘Mrugaya’, where he performed a drunk hunter who arrives at a village to capture a man-eating leopard. The movie directed by I V Sasi, went on to become a critically-acclaimed, commercial hit.
‘Vidheyan’
The movie directed by Adoor Gopalakrishnan featured Mammootty in one of the most villainous roles in his career. The film explored a brutal landlord-slave relationship and Mammootty’s performance in the movie won him his first National Award.
‘Puzhu’
The actor played a high-ranking police officer from the Brahmanical community who is known for his mightier-than-thou attitude who is a disciplinarian with his son. His orthodox, and condescending attitude brings to light the issues of caste, which is one of the biggest takeaways from the movie.
‘Kaathal-The Core’
Despite playing variety roles, Mammootty would embrace his most experimental side with the Jeo Baby film ‘Kaathal-The Core’. He played a gay politician in the movie, and the film was lauded for its sensitive portrayal of the queer community.
‘Bramayugam’
Mammootty delivered his best performance yet as a tantrik in Rahul Sadasivan’s acclaimed work ‘Bramayugam’. He received the 2025 National Award for his role in the movie, which only featured three actors.