Mammootty Turns 74: Mohanlal Shares Sweet Birthday Photo, Celebs Share Heartwarming Memories
Chennai, Sep 7: Malayalam cinema icon Mammootty celebrated his 74th birthday on Sunday, and the tributes poured in from fellow stars. Leading the way, superstar Mohanlal posted a candid photo of the two legends chilling on a couch together. He simply captioned it, "Happy Birthday Dear Ichakka," bringing a smile to fans’ faces with this rare buddy moment.
Mohanlal and Mammootty, two of Mollywood’s biggest names, have shared the screen in many hits, making this birthday shoutout even more special for their admirers.
Adding to the birthday cheer, actress Malavika Mohanan took fans down memory lane. She shared a throwback picture from her very first audition, which happened to be with Mammootty himself. In her emotional Instagram post, Malavika revealed how it all began: "This was my first ever ‘audition’ in my life. The magnitude of it never hit me back then, but who gets their first one taken by a legendary actor? Crazy right?"
She explained that they were casting for the film Pattam Pole, starring Mammootty’s son Dulquer Salmaan. Mammootty spotted her on a set visit and recommended her for the role, kickstarting her acting career. "I can’t help but think of where it all started and the man who was responsible for me foraying into this world which I wasn’t really planning on otherwise," she added. Wrapping up, Malavika wrote, "Happy birthday @mammootty sir… Thank you for bringing me into the magical world of movies."
Malavika’s story highlights Mammootty’s generous side, showing how he mentors young talents in the Malayalam film industry.
Meanwhile, actress Kalyani Priyadarshan, who stars with Mammootty in the upcoming movie Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra, shared a fun anecdote about their first meeting. In her post, she described the excitement on set: "I remember the day he walked onto our set as a surprise. I think all of us instantly dropped anything in our hands the moment we saw him. I was jealous of the boys who managed to grab pictures with him, while I was stuck in costume and couldn’t."
Despite the nerves, Kalyani praised Mammootty’s easygoing vibe: "While we were all so tense, his aura was what it always is (light, funny, effortless). That’s just the kind of person he is – someone who inspires without trying, and reminds you what it means to be human." She ended on a hopeful note: "I just hope with this film, we’ve made him proud. Happy birthday to our Moothon…"
These heartfelt tributes from Mohanlal, Malavika Mohanan, and Kalyani Priyadarshan paint a picture of Mammootty as more than just a superstar—he’s a true inspiration in the world of Mollywood. Fans are loving these behind-the-scenes stories on Mammootty’s birthday!
