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Mohanlal
Mohanlal
66 years (May 21, 1960)
Elanthoor, Kerala, India
314 Movies
1 TV Shows

Mohanlal

Known for
Drishyam
Georgekutty
Douthyam
Capt. Roy Jacob Thomas
Abhayam Thedi
Appu
Kadathanadan Ambadi
Kadathanadan Ambadi
Few actors dominate a film industry the way Mohanlal has dominated Malayalam cinema. Born in Kerala in 1960, he has appeared in more than three hundred films across four decades, winning multiple Indian National Film Awards for performances of unusual naturalism. Highlights range from the psychological classic 'Manichitrathazhu' (1993) to the family thriller 'Drishyam' (2013) and its sequel, the action hit 'Pulimurugan' (2016) and the political saga 'Lucifer' (2019). Revered at home simply as the complete actor, he moves effortlessly between comedy, drama and mass-audience spectacle, and remains one of Indian cinema's most respected performers.
Few actors dominate a film industry the way Mohanlal has dominated Malayalam cinema. Born in Kerala in 1960, he has appeared in more than three hundred films across four decades, winning multiple Indian National Film Awards for performances of unusual naturalism. Highlights range from the psychological classic 'Manichitrathazhu' (1993) to the family thriller 'Drishyam' (2013) and its sequel, the action hit 'Pulimurugan' (2016) and the political saga 'Lucifer' (2019). Revered at home simply as the complete actor, he moves effortlessly between comedy, drama and mass-audience spectacle, and remains one of Indian cinema's most respected performers.
Known for
Drishyam
Georgekutty
Douthyam
Capt. Roy Jacob Thomas
Abhayam Thedi
Appu
Kadathanadan Ambadi
Kadathanadan Ambadi
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Athimanoharam
T.S. Lovelajan
2026
Film
Jailer 2
Mathew
2026
Film
Khalifa
Mambarakkal Ahmed Ali
2026
Film
Drishyam 3
Georgekutty
★ 6.9
2026
Film
Patriot
Col. Rahim Naik
★ 6.7
2026
Film
Bha. Bha. Ba.
Ghilli Bala "Balettan"
★ 3.6
2025
Film
Hridayapoorvam
Sandeep Balakrishnan
★ 6.9
2025
Film
Kannappa
Kirata
★ 5.5
2025
Film
Thudarum
Shanmughan
★ 7.3
2025
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Mohanlal and where are they from?
Mohanlal is 66 years old, born on May 21, 1960 in Elanthoor, Kerala, India.
What are the most famous roles of Mohanlal?
Mohanlal is best known for roles in Drishyam, Drishyam 2, Jailer.
How many movies has Mohanlal been in?
Over a 48-year career (since 1978), Mohanlal has appeared in 314 movies and 1 TV shows.
What was Mohanlal's first movie?
The career of Mohanlal began with Thiranottam (1978).
What is Mohanlal's most recent movie or series?
Mohanlal's most recent release is Drishyam 3, which premiered on May 21, 2026.
What TV shows has Mohanlal appeared in?
On television, Mohanlal has appeared in Bigg Boss, Manorathangal, Lal Salam, Patriot Legends Hangout.
Does Mohanlal have any upcoming projects?
Yes, Mohanlal's upcoming work includes: Thudakkam (2026), Khalifa (2026), Haiwaan (2026).
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Mohanlal
Mohanlal
1960-05-21 · Elanthoor, Kerala, India

Mohanlal Vishwanathan Nair known mononymously as Mohanlal is an Indian actor, producer and singer who is well known for his versatile and natural acting in Indian cinema. He made his acting debut in the unreleased movie Thiranottam (1978), which was followed by a role as the lead antagonist in his first release Manjil Virinja Pookkal in 1980, his onscreen debut.

Antagonistic parts in several movies followed before Mohanlal established himself as a lead actor playing a wide variety of character types in comedy and action films amongst others. He was labelled a superstar of Malayalam cinema in 1986 after the success of Rajavinte Makan, in which he played an underworld don. Mohanlal became a film producer with the 1990 musical hit His Highness Abdullah and has also acted in a number of Tamil and Bollywood films. Of these, his notable roles were in Iruvar, directed by Mani Ratnam, and Company, directed by Ram Gopal Varma. As well as being an actor and producer, Mohanlal also owns businesses involved in film distribution, restaurants and packaged spices.

Mohanlal is regarded as one of the finest actors in Indian cinema and is a cultural icon in the Indian state of Kerala, where he was elected its most popular individual in a 2006 online poll conducted by CNN-IBN on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of Kerala's formation. In 2001, the Government of India honoured him with the Padma Shri, India's fourth-highest civilian honour, for his contributions to Indian cinema. He has won four Indian National Film Awards — two Best Actor Awards, one Special Jury Award for acting, and one Award for Best Film as producer along with six Kerala State Film Awards for Best Actor. In 2009, he became the first actor to be given the honorary rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the Territorial Army of India and in 2010 received an honorary doctorate from Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit, Kerala.

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