- Malayalam cinema legend Mohanlal has been named the recipient of the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award 2023, India’s highest recognition in cinema.
- The Government of India announced that the award will be formally presented at the 71st National Film Awards ceremony on September 23, 2025.
- With a career spanning over four decades and more than 400 films, Mohanlal is celebrated for his unmatched versatility and lasting contribution to Indian cinema.
- He began his journey with Thiranottam (1978) and rose to become one of the most influential actors in India.
Awards and Accolades:
- Mohanlal has received numerous honours, including the Padma Shri (2001) and Padma Bhushan (2019).
- He has won five National Film Awards, which include two Best Actor awards, a Special Jury Mention, a Special Jury Award, and Best Feature Film as a producer.
- He also holds nine Kerala State Film Awards.
Notable Performances and Legacy:
- His iconic films include Namukku Paarkan Munthirithoppukal, Kireedam, Bharatham, Vanaprastham, Manichithrathazhu, and Drishyam.
- While rooted in Malayalam cinema, he has also excelled in Tamil (Iruvar), Hindi (Company), and Telugu (Janatha Garage). Globally, he is widely recognised as the face of the Drishyam franchise.
Recent Achievements:
- Mohanlal continues to dominate the box office. His 2024 film L2: Empuraan grossed over ₹260 crore worldwide, becoming Malayalam cinema’s biggest hit, while his 2025 Onam release Hrdayapoorvam is still running successfully.
- Instituted in 1969, the Dadasaheb Phalke Award honours lifetime contribution to Indian cinema. Mohanlal now joins an illustrious list of recipients, from Devika Rani to Waheeda Rehman and Mithun Chakraborty.