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Mammootty
Actor, ProducerBorn September 7, 1951 (73 years)
Muhammad Kutty Panaparambil Ismail (born on September 7, 1951), popularly known as Mammootty , is a towering figure in Indian cinema, particularly in Malayalam films. With a career spanning over five decades, he has acted in more than 400 films, earning a reputation as one of the finest actors in the industry. His ability to embody a diverse range of characters has made him a legendary figure, admired for his deep voice, commanding screen presence, and meticulous approach to acting.
Mammootty's breakthrough came in the early 1980s with films like Yavanika (1982), which showcased his talent for portraying complex characters. His performance as Chandu Chekavar in Oru Vadakkan Veeragatha (1989) earned him his first National Film Award for Best Actor and established him as a leading star in Malayalam cinema. This film, along with others like Mathilukal (1990), directed by Adoor Gopalakrishnan, solidified his status as a versatile actor capable of taking on challenging roles.
Throughout his career, Mammootty has received numerous accolades, including three National Film Awards for Best Actor. His portrayal of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar in Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar (1999) is particularly noteworthy, demonstrating his ability to handle profound and socially relevant subjects. His performances in commercially successful films like The King (1995) and Big B (2007) showcase his versatility, appealing to a broad audience while maintaining a commitment to quality cinema.
Mammootty's impact extends beyond acting; he is also a philanthropist involved in various social causes, focusing on education and healthcare for the underprivileged. He has also ventured into production, establishing his own production company and supporting new talent in the industry. Known for his humility and discipline, he continues to work on diverse projects that challenge him as an actor and resonate with audiences.
In recent years, Mammootty has remained relevant, with films like Unda (2019) and Peranbu (2018) demonstrating his commitment to meaningful storytelling. As he continues to evolve in his craft, Mammootty’s legacy as one of the greatest actors in Indian cinema is firmly established, inspiring generations of filmmakers and actors alike.
Mammootty's breakthrough came in the early 1980s with films like Yavanika (1982), which showcased his talent for portraying complex characters. His performance as Chandu Chekavar in Oru Vadakkan Veeragatha (1989) earned him his first National Film Award for Best Actor and established him as a leading star in Malayalam cinema. This film, along with others like Mathilukal (1990), directed by Adoor Gopalakrishnan, solidified his status as a versatile actor capable of taking on challenging roles.
Throughout his career, Mammootty has received numerous accolades, including three National Film Awards for Best Actor. His portrayal of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar in Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar (1999) is particularly noteworthy, demonstrating his ability to handle profound and socially relevant subjects. His performances in commercially successful films like The King (1995) and Big B (2007) showcase his versatility, appealing to a broad audience while maintaining a commitment to quality cinema.
Mammootty's impact extends beyond acting; he is also a philanthropist involved in various social causes, focusing on education and healthcare for the underprivileged. He has also ventured into production, establishing his own production company and supporting new talent in the industry. Known for his humility and discipline, he continues to work on diverse projects that challenge him as an actor and resonate with audiences.
In recent years, Mammootty has remained relevant, with films like Unda (2019) and Peranbu (2018) demonstrating his commitment to meaningful storytelling. As he continues to evolve in his craft, Mammootty’s legacy as one of the greatest actors in Indian cinema is firmly established, inspiring generations of filmmakers and actors alike.
Known For
Filmography
| 2025 | Dominic and the Ladies' Purse · as Dominic |
| 2024 | Valliettan · as Arackal Madhavanunni |
| 2024 | Manorathangal · as P K Venugopal |
| 2024 | Manorathangal (TV Series) · as P K Venugopal |
| 2024 | Turbo · as Turbo Jose |
| 2024 | Bramayugam · as Kodumon Potti |
| 2024 | Yatra 2 · as Y.s. Rajashekar Reddy |
| 2024 | Abraham Ozler · as Alexander Joseph |
| 2023 | Kaathal - The Core · as Mathew Devassy |
| 2023 | Kannur Squad · as George Martin |
| 2023 | Agent · as Raw Chief Colonel Mahadev |
| 2023 | Christopher · as Christopher |
| 2022 | Malikappuram · as Narrator |
| 2022 | Nanpakal Nerathu Mayakkam · as James /sundaram |
| 2022 | Rorschach · as Luke Antony |
| 2022 | Puzhu · as Kuttan |
| 2022 | CBI 5: The Brain · as Sethurama Iyer |
| 2022 | Jana Gana Mana · as Narrator (voice) |
| 2022 | Bheeshma Parvam · as Michael |
| 2021 | One · as Kadakkal Chandran |
| 2021 | The Priest · as Fr. Carmen Benedict |
| 2020 | Shylock · as Boss / Devan |
| 2019 | Mamangam: History of the Brave · as Chandroth Valiya Panicker / Kurup |
| 2019 | Ganagandharvan · as Kalasadhan Ullaas |
| 2019 | Gangs of 18 · as John Abraham Palackal |
| 2019 | Unda · as S. I. Manikandan C.p. |
| 2019 | Madhuraraja · as 'madhura' Raja |
| 2018 | Yatra · as Y.s.rajasekhar Reddy |
| 2018 | Resurrection · as Amudhavan |
| 2018 | Johny Johny Yes Appa · as Narrator |
| 2018 | Oru Kuttanadan Blog · as Hari |
| 2018 | Abhrahaminte Santhathikal · as Derick Abraham |
| 2018 | Uncle · as Krishnakumar / Kk |
| 2018 | Parole · as Pullakkunnel Alex |
| 2018 | Street Lights · as Ci James Abraham |
| 2017 | Masterpiece · as Edward Livingstone / Anto Antony |
| 2017 | Pullikkaran Staraa · as Rajakumaran |
| 2017 | Puthan Panam · as Nithyananda Shenoy |
| 2017 | The Great Father · as David |
| 2016 | Thoppil Joppan · as Thoppil Joppan |
| 2016 | Kasaba · as Ci Rajan Zechariah |
| 2016 | White · as Prakash Roy |
| 2016 | Puthiya Niyamam · as Adv. Louis Pothen Narimadan |
| 2015 | Pathemari · as Pallikkal Narayanan |
| 2015 | Utopiayile Rajavu · as C.p Swathanthran |
| 2015 | Acha Dhin · as Durgaprasad |
| 2015 | Samrajyam II: Son of Alexander · as Alexander (archive Footage) |
| 2015 | Bhaskar the Rascal · as Bhaskaran Pillai |
| 2015 | Fireman · as Vijay |
| 2014 | Varsham · as P.k. Venugopal/venu |
| 2014 | Rajadhi Raja · as Shekarankutty |
| 2014 | Munnariyippu · as C.k. Raghavan |
| 2014 | Manglish · as Tharakan Malik |
| 2014 | Gangster · as Akbar Ali |
| 2014 | Praise the Lord · as Joy |
| 2014 | Balyakalasakhi · as Majeed/majeed's Father |
| 2013 | Silence · as Aravind Chandrasekhar |
| 2013 | Daivathinte Swantham Cleetus · as Cleetus |
| 2013 | Kunjananthante Kada · as Kunjananthan |
| 2013 | Kadal Kadannu Oru Maathukutty · as Mathukkutty |
| 2013 | Immanuel · as Immanuel |
| 2013 | Kammath & Kammath · as Raja Raja Kammath |
| 2012 | Face 2 Face · as Balachandran |
| 2012 | Bavuttiyude Namathil · as Bavutti |
| 2012 | Jawan of Vellimala · as Gopikrishnan |
| 2012 | Thappana · as Samson |
| 2012 | Cobra · as Raja / Sivadas Naidu |
| 2012 | The King and the Commissioner · as Joseph Alex |
| 2011 | Venicile Vyapari · as Pavithran |
| 2011 | Bombay March 12 · as Sameer |
| 2011 | The Train · as Kedarnath |
| 2011 | Doubles · as Giri |
| 2011 | August 15 · as Perumal |
| 2011 | Shikari · as Abhijit / Karunan |
| 2010 | Best Actor · as Mohan |
| 2010 | Anwar · as Narrator |
| 2010 | Vandae Maatharam · as Gopi Krishnan |
| 2010 | Pranchiyettan and the Saint · as Pranchiyettan |
| 2010 | Pokkiri Raja · as Raja / Madhurai Raja / Pokkiri Raja |
| 2010 | Pramani · as Viswanatha Paniker |
| 2010 | Yugapurushan · as Kc Kuttan |
| 2010 | Dhrona 2010 · as Pattazhi Madhavan Namboothiri / Kunjunni |
| 2009 | Kutty Srank: The Sailor of Hearts · as Kutty Srank |
| 2009 | Chattambinadu · as Veerendra Mallaiah |
| 2009 | Paleri Manikyam: Oru Pathirakolapathakathinte Katha · as Haridas / Murikkumkunnath Ahammad Haji / Khalid Ahammad |
| 2009 | Kerala Varma Pazhassi Raja · as Thalakkal Chandu |
| 2009 | Kerala Cafe · as (segment "puramkazhchakal") |
| 2009 | Loudspeaker · as Mike |
| 2009 | Daddy Cool · as Ci Antony Simon |
| 2009 | Ee Pattanathil Bhootham · as Jimmy/bhootham |
| 2009 | Love in Singapore · as Machu |
| 2008 | Twenty:20 · as Adv. Ramesh Nambiar |
| 2008 | Maya Bazar · as Rameshan / Lakshmi Prasad |
| 2008 | Parunthu · as Parunthu Purushu |
| 2008 | Annan Thambi · as Appu / Achu |
| 2008 | Roudram · as Narendran |
| 2007 | Kadha Parayumbol... · as 'superstar' Ashok Raj |
| 2007 | Nasrani · as David John Kottarathil |
| 2007 | The Sea Within · as Dr. S. R. Nathan |
| 2007 | Mission 90 Days · as Major Sivaraman |
| 2007 | Big B · as Bilal John Kurishingal |
| 2007 | Mayavi · as Mahi Aka Mayavi |
| 2007 | Kayyoppu · as Balachandran |
| 2006 | Palunku · as Monichan |
| 2006 | Karutha Pakshikal · as Murugan |
| 2006 | Pothan Vava · as Pothan Vava |
| 2006 | Bhargavacharitham Moonnam Khandam · as 'current' Bhargavan |
| 2006 | Prajapathi · as Devarmadom Narayanan |
| 2006 | Balram vs. Tharadas · as Balram / Tharadas |
| 2006 | Thuruppu Gulan · as Gulan Kunjumon |
| 2005 | Bus Conductor · as Sulthanveettil Zakkir Hussein |
| 2005 | Rajamanikyam · as Bellari Raja |
| 2005 | Nerariyan CBI · as Sethurama Iyer |
| 2005 | Rappakal · as Krishnan |
| 2005 | Thaskara Veeran · as Arakkalam Baby |
| 2005 | Thommanum Makkalum · as Shivan |
| 2004 | Sau Jhooth Ek Sach · as Inspector Vivek |
| 2004 | Vesham · as Appukuttan Menon |
| 2004 | Black · as Karikkamuri Shanmugham |
| 2004 | Vishwa Thulasi · as Vishwa |
| 2004 | Kaazhcha · as Madhavan |
| 2004 | Aparichithan · as Raghuram |
| 2004 | Vajram · as Devarajan |
| 2004 | Sethurama Iyer CBI · as Sethurama Iyer |
| 2003 | Pattalam · as Major Pattabhiraman |
| 2003 | Chronic Bachelor · as Sathyaprathapan |
| 2002 | Junior Senior · as Santhosh |
| 2002 | Karmegam · as Karmegham |
| 2002 | Kaiyethum Doorath · as Gopinathan |
| 2002 | Phantom · as Phantom Pailey |
| 2002 | Dany · as Dany |
| 2002 | The Great Supremo · as Cast |
| 2001 | Dubai · as Ravi Mammen |
| 2001 | Rakshasa Rajavu · as Ramanathan Ips |
| 2001 | Aanandham · as Thirupathisamy |
| 2000 | Dada Sahib · as Dada Mohammad Sahib |
| 2000 | Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar · as Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar |
| 2000 | I Have Found It · as Major Bala |
| 2000 | Arayannangalude Veedu · as Ravindranath Menon |
| 2000 | Narasimham · as Adv. Nandagopal Marar |
| 1999 | The Godman · as Amarnath |
| 1999 | Pallavur Devanarayanan · as Pallavoor Devanarayanan |
| 1999 | Stalin Sivadas · as Sivadas |
| 1999 | Ezhupunna Tharakan · as Ezhupunna Sunny Tharakan |
| 1999 | |
| 1999 | Thachiledathu Chundan · as Kochu Kunju |
| 1999 | Megham · as Col. Ravivarma Thampuran |
| 1998 | Harikrishnans · as Hari |
| 1998 | Sidhartha · as Sidharthan |
| 1998 | Elavamkodu Desam · as Jathavethan |
| 1998 | Vivekananda · as Maharaja |
| 1998 | Oru Maravathoor Kanavu · as Chandy |
| 1998 | The Truth · as Bharath Patteri |
| 1998 | Marumalarchi · as Rasu Padayachi |
| 1997 | Kaliyoonjal · as Nandagopalan |
| 1997 | Oral Mathram · as Hareendran |
| 1997 | The Magnifying Lens · as Vidyadharan |
| 1997 | Puthayal · as Viswanath |
| 1996 | Suryaputrulu · as Prakash |
| 1996 | Udyanapalakan · as Sudhakaran Nair |
| 1996 | Indraprastham · as Satheesh Menon |
| 1996 | Aayiram Naavulla Ananthan · as Dr. Anantha Padmanabhan |
| 1996 | Hitler · as Mamangalath Madhavankutty |
| 1996 | Azhakiya Ravanan · as Shankar Das |
| 1995 | Makkal Aatchi · as Sethupathi |
| 1995 | The King · as Thevalliparambil Joseph Alex Ias |
| 1995 | Ormakalundayirikkanam · as Tailor Bhasi |
| 1995 | No: 1 Sneha Theeram Bangalore North · as Vijayabhaskar |
| 1995 | Oru Abhibhashakante Case Diary · as Kuruvilla Aniyan Kuruvilla |
| 1995 | Mazhayethum Munpe · as Nandakumar Varma |
| 1994 | Sukrutham · as Ravishankar |
| 1994 | Sagaram Sakshi · as Balachandran |
| 1994 | Sainyam · as Group Capt. A. J. Eashwar |
| 1994 | Vishnu · as Vishnu |
| 1994 | Ponthan Mada · as Mada |
| 1994 | Vidheyan · as Bhaskara Patelar |
| 1993 | Golanthara Vartha · as Ramesan Nair |
| 1993 | Padheyam · as Chandradas |
| 1993 | Kilipetchu Ketkava · as Chidambaram |
| 1993 | Palayam · as Christi |
| 1993 | Dhartiputra · as Kapil Dev Singh, Jailor |
| 1993 | Jackpot · as Gautham Krishna |
| 1993 | Vatsalyam · as Meledathu Raghvan Nair |
| 1993 | Aayirappara · as Shouwri |
| 1993 | Dhruvam · as Narasimha Mannadiyar |
| 1992 | Swathi Kiranam · as Anantha Rama Sharma |
| 1992 | Pappayude Swantham Appoos · as Balachandran |
| 1992 | Kizhakkan Pathrose · as Pathrose |
| 1992 | Mahanagaram · as K. Viswanathan |
| 1992 | Johnnie Walker · as Johnnie Varghese |
| 1992 | Soorya Manasam · as Puttu' Urumees |
| 1992 | Kauravar · as Antony |
| 1991 | Azhakan · as Azhagappan |
| 1991 | Neelagiri · as Sivan |
| 1991 | Thalapathi · as Devaraj 'deva' |
| 1991 | Anaswaram · as Daniel D'souza |
| 1991 | Kanalkkattu · as Nathu Narayanan |
| 1991 | Adayalam · as Capt. Hariharan |
| 1991 | Inspector Balram · as Inspector Balram |
| 1991 | Nayam Vyakthamakkunnu · as P. Sukumaran |
| 1991 | Amaram · as Achootty |
| 1990 | Parampara · as Johny, Lawrence |
| 1990 | Ee Thanutha Veluppan Kalathu · as Haridas Damodaran I.p.s. |
| 1990 | Kuttettan · as Vishnu Narayanan |
| 1990 | Oliyampukal · as Arackal Baby Mathew |
| 1990 | Iyer the Great · as Soorya Narayana Iyer |
| 1990 | Kalikkalam · as Burglar With Several Names |
| 1990 | Samrajyam · as Alexander |
| 1990 | Mounam Sammadham · as Raja |
| 1990 | Mathilukal · as Vaikom Muhammad Basheer |
| 1990 | Midhya · as Venugopal |
| 1990 | Kottayam Kunjachan · as Kottayam Kunjachan |
| 1990 | Purappad · as Viswanaathan |
| 1989 | Mrigaya · as Varunni |
| 1989 | Mahayanam · as Chandran |
| 1989 | Nair Saab · as Major Ravindran Nair |
| 1989 | Jagratha · as Sethurama Iyer |
| 1989 | Artham · as Ben Narendran |
| 1989 | Carnival · as Bharathan |
| 1989 | Adharvam · as Anantha Padmanabhan |
| 1989 | Utharam · as Balachandran |
| 1989 | A Northern Story of Valor · as Chandu Chekavar |
| 1989 | Adikkurippu · as Adv. Bhaskera Pillai |
| 1989 | Mudra · as Supervisor Ramabhadran |
| 1989 | Charithram · as Philipose Manavalan (thampi) |
| 1988 | Thanthram · as Adv. George Korah |
| 1988 | Nineteen Twenty One · as Khader |
| 1988 | Mattoral · as Balan |
| 1988 | August 1 · as Perumal |
| 1988 | Sangham · as Kuttapayi |
| 1988 | Manu Uncle · as Manu |
| 1988 | Oru CBI Diary Kurippu · as Sethurama Iyer |
| 1987 | Anantaram · as Dr. Balu |
| 1987 | Manivathoorile Ayiram Shivarathrikal · as Dr. Vinayachandran |
| 1987 | Thaniyavartanam · as Balan Maruthempilly |
| 1987 | New Delhi · as G. Krishnamoorthy |
| 1987 | Adimakal Udamakal · as Raghavan |
| 1987 | Nombarathi Poovu · as Dr. Padmanabhan |
| 1987 | Sreedharante Onnam Thirumurivu · as Sreedharan |
| 1987 | Oru Sindoora Pottinte Ormaykku · as Roy Thampi |
| 1987 | Kathakku Pinnil · as Thampi |
| 1986 | Rareeram · as Nandakumar |
| 1986 | Kochu Themmadi · as Sekharan Master |
| 1986 | Rakkuyilin Ragasadassil · as Viswanathan |
| 1986 | Sayam Sandhya · as Sivaprasad |
| 1986 | Padayani · as Sudhakaran |
| 1986 | Pranamam · as Dysp Prathapan |
| 1986 | Veendum · as Vijaya Chandran |
| 1986 | Ee Kaikalil · as Sultan Abdul Razak |
| 1986 | Nyayavidhi · as Paramu |
| 1986 | Aavanazhi · as Balram |
| 1986 | Poovinnu Puthiya Poonthennal · as Kiran (business Man) |
| 1986 | Ice Cream · as Thampi |
| 1986 | Moonnu Masangalkku Munpu · as Dr. Rajasekhran |
| 1986 | Nandi Veendum Varika · as Mohandas C. K. |
| 1986 | Gandhinagar 2nd Street · as Balachandran |
| 1986 | Snehamulla Simham · as Vaishakhan |
| 1986 | Adukkan Entheluppam · as Srinivasan Nair |
| 1986 | |
| 1986 | Poomukhappadiyil Ninneyum Kaathu · as Dr. Isaac |
| 1986 | Arappatta Kettiya Graamathil · as Zachariah |
| 1986 | Kshamichu Ennoru Vakku · as Adv. Ravindranath |
| 1986 | Malarum Kiliyum · as Balachandran |
| 1986 | Kariyila Kattu Pole · as Harikrishnan |
| 1986 | Vartha · as Madhavan Kutty |
| 1986 | Mazha Peyyunnu Maddalam Kottunnu · as (guest Role) |
| 1986 | Ithile Iniyum Varu · as Aravindan |
| 1986 | Shyama · as Viswanathan |
| 1986 | Oru Katha Oru Nunnakkatha · as Prof. Mohandas |
| 1985 | Thinkalazhcha Nalla Divasam · as Gopan |
| 1985 | Kathodu Kathoram · as Louis |
| 1985 | Karimpin Poovinakkare · as Sivan |
| 1985 | Puli Varunne Puli · as Jayaraman |
| 1985 | Aa Neram Alppa Dooram · as Jameskutty |
| 1985 | Kanathaya Penkutty · as Ram Mohan |
| 1985 | Ee Lokam Ivide Kure Manushyar · as Ummer |
| 1985 | Yaathra · as Unnikrishnan |
| 1985 | Nirakkoottu · as Ravi Varma |
| 1985 | Iniyum Kadha Thudarum · as Ravindran |
| 1985 | Puzhayozhukum Vazhi · as Gopalan |
| 1985 | Ayanam · as Johny |
| 1985 | Parayanumvayya Parayathirikkanumvayya · as Sreekumar |
| 1985 | Onningu Vannengil · as Mohandas |
| 1985 | Katha Ithuvare · as Balachandran |
| 1985 | Ee Sabdam Innathe Sabdam · as Dr. Ramachandran |
| 1985 | Anu Bandham · as Muraleedharan Master |
| 1985 | Makan Ente Makan · as Prakasan |
| 1985 | Ee Thanalil Ithiri Neram · as Vijayan |
| 1985 | Avidathepole Ivideyum · as Anirudhan |
| 1984 | Onnanu Nammal · as Sethu |
| 1984 | Adiyozhukkukal · as Karunan |
| 1984 | Ente Upasana · as Arjunan |
| 1984 | Akkare · as Ismail |
| 1984 | Kanamarayathu · as Roy Varghese |
| 1984 | Ethirppukal · as Kochu Baby |
| 1984 | Oru Kochukatha Aarum Parayatha Katha · as Dr. Surendran |
| 1984 | Mangalam Nerunnu · as Babu |
| 1984 | Lakshmana Rekha · as Sukumaran Nair |
| 1984 | Pavam Poornima · as Jayaraj |
| 1984 | Sandharbham · as Ravi |
| 1984 | Onnum Mindatha Bharya · as Achuthan Nair |
| 1984 | Chakkarayumma · as Babu |
| 1984 | Athirathram · as Tharadas |
| 1984 | Aalkkoottathil Thaniye · as Rajan |
| 1984 | Vikatakavi · as Usman |
| 1983 | Adaminte Variyellu · as Jose |
| 1983 | Lekhayude Maranam: Oru Flashback · as Prem Sagar |
| 1983 | Asthram · as Balu |
| 1983 | Marakkillorikkalum · as Man At The Park |
| 1983 | Oru Mukham Pala Mukham · as Sankara Narayanan Thampi |
| 1983 | Visa · as Shereef |
| 1983 | Koodevide? · as Captain Thomas |
| 1983 | Rugma · as Raghu |
| 1983 | Maniyara · as Shameer |
| 1983 | Coolie · as Kunjali |
| 1983 | America America · as Ramesh |
| 1983 | Aa Rathri · as Ravi |
| 1983 | Eettillam · as Sivan |
| 1983 | Oru Madapravinte Katha · as Balachandran |
| 1983 | Rachana · as Gopi |
| 1983 | Himavahini · as Gopi |
| 1983 | Kinnaram · as Balachandran |
| 1982 | Keni · as Babu |
| 1982 | Aa Divasom · as Sub Inspector Balachandran |
| 1982 | Veedu · as Rajasekhara Menon |
| 1982 | Pooviriyum Pulari · as Ramesh |
| 1982 | Thadakam · as Jabbar |
| 1982 | Amrutha Geetham · as Suresh |
| 1982 | Padayottam · as Kammaran |
| 1982 | Sindoora Sandhyakku Mounam · as Deepthi's Father |
| 1982 | Enthino Pookunna Pookal · as Sivaraman |
| 1982 | Champalakadu · as Beeran |
| 1982 | Yavanika · as Jacob Eeraly |
| 1982 | Ee Nadu · as Salim |
| 1981 | Ahimsa · as Vasu |
| 1981 | Thrishna · as Krishnadas |
| 1981 | Munnettam · as Rajappan |
| 1980 | Mela · as Vijayan |
| 1980 | Vilkkanundu Swapnangal · as Madhavankutty |
| 1971 | Anubhavangal Palichakal · as Man In The Crowd (uncredited) |