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Mohanlal, born on May 21, 1960, in Kerala's Pathanamthitta district, emerged from humble beginnings as the son of Viswanathan Nair and Santhakumari. Initially typecast as a villain, he swiftly ascended to the summit of Malayalam cinema. Renowned for his versatility, Mohanlal effortlessly transitions between comedic and dramatic roles, earning accolades like the Padma Shri and Padma Bhushan, India's highest civilian honors. With a repertoire spanning decades, his unmatched talent and unparalleled contributions cement his status as one of India's preeminent actors, celebrated for his impeccable comic timing and profound dramatic performances.
Early Life and Career
Mohanlal's journey from a modest upbringing to becoming a stalwart of Indian cinema is as remarkable as it is inspiring. Raised in Kerala by his parents, Viswanathan Nair and Santhakumari, Mohanlal's childhood was infused with the vibrant culture of the region. Despite lacking formal training in acting, Mohanlal's innate talent shone through, leading him to pursue his passion for performance.
Mohanlal embarked on his acting career with determination and gusto. His first professional role came in the form of a classic villain, showcasing his versatility from the outset. However, it was his portrayal in "Dasharatham" that marked a turning point in his career, catapulting him to stardom and earning him widespread acclaim.
Over the years, Mohanlal's illustrious career has been adorned with numerous accolades, including the prestigious Padma Shri and Padma Bhushan awards, recognizing his invaluable contributions to Indian cinema. Notably, his performances in "Bharatham" and "Vaanaprastham" secured him two National Film Awards for Best Actor, further solidifying his status as a powerhouse performer.
In his personal life, Mohanlal maintains a low profile, preferring to keep his family affairs private. Married to Suchitra, their union has been a source of stability and support throughout his career. Blessed with two children, Mohanlal finds joy in his roles as a husband and father, balancing his professional pursuits with his familial responsibilities.
Beyond the silver screen, Mohanlal is revered not only for his acting prowess but also for his philanthropic endeavors. Engaging in various charitable initiatives, he uses his platform to uplift and empower those in need, embodying the spirit of giving back to society.
Mohanlal's impact on the entertainment industry extends far beyond his native Kerala, with his influence resonating across the globe. Regarded as an icon and a legend in Indian cinema, his contributions have helped shape the landscape of the industry, inspiring generations of aspiring actors and filmmakers.
In conclusion, Mohanlal's journey from humble beginnings to becoming one of India's most celebrated actors is a testament to his talent, perseverance, and dedication. With a legacy that spans decades, he continues to captivate audiences with his unparalleled performances, cementing his status as a true cinematic icon.
Filmography
Year | Title | Role |
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2024 | Malaikottai Vaaliban | Malaikottai Vaaliban |
2023 | Shubhayathra (Short) | Unknown |
2023 | Neru | Vijayamohan |
2023 | Jailer | Mathew |
2023 | Alone | Kalidas |
2022 | Monster | Lucky Singh | Shivdev Subramaniam |
2022 | 12th Man | Chandrasekhar |
2022 | Aaraattu | Neyyattinkara Gopan |
2022 | Bro Daddy | John Kattadi |
2021 | Marakkar: Lion of the Arabian Sea | Kunjali Marakkar IV |
2021 | Drishyam 2 | Georgekutty |
2020 | Big Brother | Sachidanandhan |
2019 | Kaappaan | PM Chandrakanth Varma |
2019 | Ittymaani: Made in China | Ittymaani | Ittymaathan |
2019 | Lucifer | Khureshi-Ab'raam | Stephen Nedumbally |
2019 | Neeyum Njanum | Narrator (voice) |
2018 | Odiyan | Odiyan Manikyan |
2018 | Drama | Rajagopal |
2018 | Kayamkulam Kochunni | Ithikkara Pakki |
2018 | Neerali | Sunny George |
2018 | Subhayatra Road Safety Films for Kerala Police (Short) | Unknown |
2017 | Villain | Dr. Mathew Manjooran |
2017 | Velipadinte Pusthakam | Prof. Fr. Michael Idikkula |
2017 | Tiyaan | Narrator (voice) |
2017 | 1971: Beyond Borders | Col. Mahadevan | Major Sahadevan |
2017 | C/O Saira Banu | Peter George (voice) |
2017 | Munthirivallikal Thalirkkumbol | Ulahannan aka Unnachan |
2016 | Pulimurugan | 'Puli' Murugan |
2016 | Oppam | Jayaraman |
2016 | Janatha Garage | Sathyam |
2016 | Manamantha | Sairam |
2015 | Kanal | John David |
2015 | Loham | Rajeev Sathyamoorthy | Raju |
2015 | Lailaa O Lailaa | Jayamohan |
2015 | Ennum Eppozhum | Vineeth N Pillai |
2015 | Mythri | DRDO Scientist Mahadev Godke |
2014 | Peruchazhi | Jaganathan |
2014 | Koothara | Usthad Saali |
2014 | Mr. Fraud | Bhaiji |
2014 | Jilla | Sivan |
2013 | Drishyam | George Kutty |
2013 | Geethanjali | Dr. Sunny Joseph |
2013 | Ladies and Gentleman | Chandrabose |
2013 | Red Wine | Ratheesh Vasudevan |
2013 | Lokpal | Lokpal | Nandagopalan |
2012 | Karma Yodha | Mad Maddy | Madhava Menon |
2012 | Run Baby Run | Venu |
2012 | Spirit | Raghunandan |
2012 | Grandmaster | Chandrashekhar |
2012 | Tezz | Shivan (as V. Mohanlal) |
2012 | Casanovva | Casanovva |
2011 | The Arab, The Camel, and P. Madhavan Nair | P. Madhavan Nair |
2011 | Snehaveedu | Ajayan |
2011 | Pranayam | Professor Mathews |
2011 | Chinatown | Mathukutty |
2011 | Christian Brothers | Christi Varghese |
2010 | Oru Naal Varum | Sukumaran Kolapully |
2010 | Kandahar | Major Mahadevan |
2010 | Shikkar | Balaraman |
2010 | Alexander the Great | Alexander Verma |
2010 | Wilson Periera (Short) | (voice) |
2010 | Janakan | Adv. Surya Narayanan |
2009 | Ividam Swargamanu | Mathews |
2009 | Angel John | Angel John |
2009 | Kerala Varma Pazhassi Raja | Narrator |
2009 | Unnaipol Oruvan | I. G. Raghavan Maraar (as Mohan Lal) |
2009 | Bhramaram | Sivankutty |
2009 | Bhagavan | Dr Balagopal |
2009 | Sagar Alias Jackie: Reloaded | Sagar Alias Jacky |
2009 | Red Chillies | OMR | Omar | Oyarath Madathil Ramanathan |
2008 | Pakal Nakshatrangal | Sidharthan |
2008 | Twenty:20 | Devaraja 'Devan' Prathapa Varma |
2008 | Kurukshetra | Colonel Mahadevan |
2008 | Akasha Gopuram | Albert Samson |
2008 | Madambi | Gopalakrishna Pillai |
2008 | Mizhikal Sakshi | Syed Ahmed (Special Appearance) |
2008 | Innathe Chinthavishayam | Gopakumar |
2008 | College Kumaran | Kumaran |
2007 | Flash | Dr. Mithun Madhavan |
2007 | Rock N' Roll | Chandramouli |
2007 | Paradesi | Valiyakathu Moosa |
2007 | Ram Gopal Varma Ki Aag | Inspector Narsimha |
2007 | Alibhai | Alibhai | Anwar Ali |
2007 | Hello | Advocate Sivaraman |
2007 | Chota Mumbai | Vasco Da Gama |
2006 | Baba Kalyani | Baba Kalyani |
2006 | Photographer | Dijo John | Joy John |
2006 | Mahasamudram | Isahak |
2006 | Keerthi Chakra | Major Mahadevan |
2006 | Vadakkum Nathan | Prof. Iringannoor Bharatha Pisharadi |
2006 | Rasathanthram | Premachandran |
2006 | Kilukkam Kilukilukkam | Joji (Special Appearance) |
2005 | Reflections (Short) | Unknown |
2005 | Thanmathra | Rameshan |
2005 | Naran | Mullankolli Velayudhan |
2005 | Udayon | Shooranad Kunju | Shooranad Pappoyi |
2005 | Chandrolsavam | Sreehari |
2005 | Udayananu Tharam | Udayabhanu |
2005 | Ek Aur Prem Pratigya | Unknown |
2004 | Maampazhakkaalam | Puramanayil Chandran |
2004 | Natturajavu | Pulikkattil Charlie |
2004 | Wanted | Narayana Swamy (Extended Cameo) |
2004 | Love | Mohan Nair (Cameo appearance) |
2004 | Vismayathumbathu | Sreekumar |
2004 | Vamanapuram Bus Route | Lever Johny |
2003 | Satyaghath: Crime Never Pays | Hari Kishan |
2003 | Hariharan Pillai Happy Aanu | Hariharan Pillai |
2003 | Balettan | Athaniparambil Balachandran |
2003 | Kilichundan Mampazham | Abdul Khader |
2003 | Mr. Brahmachari | Ananthan Thampi |
2003 | Popcarn | Vikraman |
2002 | Chathurangam | Atiprackal Jimmy Jacob |
2002 | Thandavam | Kasinathan |
2002 | Company | Srinivasan |
2001 | Onnaman | Ravishankar |
2001 | Unnathangalil | Rakshakan (Guest) |
2001 | Praja | Zakkir Ali Hussein |
2001 | Achaneyanenikkishtam | Mahadevan (Special Appearance) |
2001 | Ravanaprabhu | Mangalassery Karthikeyan | Mangalassery Neelakandan |
2001 | Kakkakuyil | Sivaraman |
2000 | Devadoothan | Vishal Krishnamoorthy |
2000 | Life Is Beautiful | Vinayachandran |
2000 | Sradha | Ganga Prasad IPS |
2000 | Narasimham | Poovalli Induchoodan |
1999 | Ustaad | Parameshwaran |
1999 | Olympiyan Anthony Adam | C.T. Vargheese Antony I.P.S |
1999 | Vanaprastham | Kunhikuttan |
1998 | Rektha Sakshikal Zindabad | Siva Subrahmanya Iyyar |
1998 | Ayal Kadha Ezhuthukayanu | Sagar Kottappuram, Jayadevan |
1998 | Harikrishnans | Krishnan |
1998 | Summer in Bethlehem | Niranjan (Special Appearance) |
1998 | Kanmadam | Vishwanathan |
1997 | Aaram Thamburan | Jagannathan |
1997 | Oru Yathramozhi | Govindan Kutty (Chinna) |
1997 | Guru | Raghuraman |
1997 | Chandralekha | Alphy | Appukuttan |
1997 | Varnapakittu | Sunny Palamatom |
1997 | Iruvar | Anand (Anandan) |
1996 | The Prince | Jeeva |
1996 | Kaalapani | Govardhan Menon | Unni |
1995 | Thacholi Varghese Chekavar | Thacholi Varghese Chekavar |
1995 | Agnidevan | Aniyankuttan (Ravi Varma) |
1995 | Nirnnayam | Dr. Roy Mathews |
1995 | Spadikam | Thomas Chacko (Aadu Thoma) |
1995 | Maanthrikam | Stephen Ronald (Alby) |
1994 | Pingami | Capt. Vijay Menon |
1994 | Pavithram | Chettachan | Unnikrishnan |
1994 | Pakshe | Balachandran |
1994 | Minnaram | Bobby |
1994 | Gandeevam | Cameo in a song |
1994 | Thenmavin Kombath | Manikyan |
1993 | Kalippattam | Venu |
1993 | Gandharvam | Samuel Alexander (Sam) |
1993 | Butterflies | Prince |
1993 | Midhunam | Sethumadhavan |
1993 | Maya Mayuram | Narendran | Unni |
1993 | Chenkol | Sethu Madhavan |
1993 | Manichithrathazhu | Dr. Sunny Joseph |
1993 | Devasuram | Mangalassery Neelakandan |
1992 | Aham | Siddarthan |
1992 | Vietnam Colony | G. Krishnamurthy | Swami |
1992 | Soorya Gayathri | Dr. Balasubrahmaniam |
1992 | Nadodi | Balakrishnan Bhagavathar | Sachidanandan |
1992 | Kamaladalam | Nandagopal |
1992 | Yoddha | Thaipparambil Ashokan |
1992 | Rajashilpi | Shambu |
1992 | Sadayam | Sathyanathan |
1991 | Uncle Bun | Charlie Chacko |
1991 | Ulladakkam | Dr. Sunny |
1991 | Kizhakkunarum Pakshi | Ananthu |
1991 | Gopura Vasalile | (Guest Role) |
1991 | Advaitham | Shivaprasad |
1991 | Dhanam | Unni |
1991 | Vasthuhara | Venu |
1991 | Abhimanyu | Hari | Hari Annan |
1991 | Kilukkam | Joji |
1991 | Vishnulokam | Sankunni |
1991 | Bharatham | Gopi | Kalloor Gopinathan |
1990 | Appu | Appukuttan |
1990 | Mukham | ACP Hariprasad IPS |
1990 | Indrajaalam | Kannan Nair |
1990 | Arhatha | Devaraj |
1990 | Lal Salam | Nettur Stephen |
1990 | Akkare Akkare Akkare | Ramdas (aka Dasan) |
1990 | Thazhvaram | Balan |
1990 | Kadathanadan Ambadi | Kadathanadan Ambadi |
1990 | His Highness Abdullah | Abdullah | Ananthan Namboothiri |
1990 | No: 20 Madras Mail | Tony Kurishingal |
1990 | Aye Auto | Sudhi |
1990 | Maut Se Mukabala | Unknown |
1989 | Peruvannapurathe Visheshangal | Achu |
1989 | Naaduvazhikal | Arjun |
1989 | Adhipan | Prakash |
1989 | Vandanam | Unnikrishnan |
1989 | Ulsavapittennu | Aniyan Thampuran |
1989 | Lal Americayil | Vinod |
1989 | Dasharatham | Rajiv Menon |
1989 | Chanakyan | Hand in Zindabad (uncredited) |
1989 | Kireedam | Sethu Madhavan |
1989 | Douthyam | Capt. Roy Jacob Thomas |
1989 | Varavelpu | Muralidharan |
1989 | Season | Jeevan | Uncle |
1988 | Paadha Mudhra | Pandaram |
1988 | Moonnam Mura | Ali Imran |
1988 | Anuragi | Shamu |
1988 | Vellanakalude Naadu | C. Pavithran Nair |
1988 | Mukunthetta Sumitra Vilikkunnu | Mukundan K. Kartha |
1988 | Doore Doore Oru Koodu Kootam | Diwakaran |
1988 | Chithram | Vishnu |
1988 | Pattanapravesam | Ramdas (aka Dasan) |
1988 | Orkkappurathu | Freddy Nicholas |
1988 | Khooni Insaan | Unknown |
1988 | Aaryan Mera Naam | Unknown |
1988 | Vaasna Ki Bhookh | Unknown |
1988 | Aryan | Devanarayan |
1987 | Vazhiyorakkazhchakal | Antony Issac | Raghavan |
1987 | Mizhiyorangalil | Special Appearance |
1987 | Ivide Ellavarkkum Sugham | Appu |
1987 | Irupatham Noottandu | Sagar Alias Jacky |
1987 | Boomiyile Rajakkanmar | Mahendra Varma |
1987 | Ayitham | Shankaran |
1987 | January Oru Orma | Raju |
1987 | Cheppu | Ramachandran |
1987 | Amrutham Gamaya | Dr. P. K. Haridas |
1987 | Sarvakalasala | Lal |
1987 | Kayyethum Doorathu | Vinod |
1987 | Thoovanathumbikal | Jayakrishnan |
1987 | Unnikale Oru Kadha Parayam | Aby |
1987 | Nadodikkattu | Dasan |
1987 | Adimakal Udamakal | Mohan Cheriyan |
1986 | Yuvajanotsavam | Daddy | Jayan |
1986 | Sughamodevi | Sunny |
1986 | Sobharaj | Dharmaraj | Sobharaj |
1986 | Revathikkoru Pavakkutty | Dr. P. Madhavankutty |
1986 | Oppam Oppathinoppam | Krishnankutty |
1986 | Nimishingal | Murali |
1986 | Mizhineer Poovukal | Richard |
1986 | Manasilloru Manimuthu | Mohan |
1986 | Kunjattakilikal | Balakrishnan |
1986 | Iniyum Kurukshethram | Suresh Babu |
1986 | Ente Entethu Mathram | Mr. Menon |
1986 | Pappan Priyappetta Pappan | Inspector Devodas |
1986 | Thalavattam | Vinod |
1986 | Ninnishtam Ennishtam | Sreekkuttan |
1986 | Hello My Dear: Wrong Number | Venugopal |
1986 | Desatanakkili Karayarilla | Harisankar |
1986 | Panchagni | Rashid |
1986 | Adiverukal | Balakrishnan |
1986 | Padayani | Ramesh |
1986 | Sanmanassullavarkku Samadhanam | Gopalakrishna Panikkar |
1986 | Onnu Muthal Poojyam Vare | Telephone Uncle |
1986 | Geetam | Jagadeesh Nair |
1986 | Namukku Parkkan Munthiri Thoppukal | Solomon |
1986 | Rajavinte Makan | Vincent Gomas |
1986 | Gandhinagar 2nd Street | Sethu |
1986 | Kaveri | Balachandran Nair (Balu) |
1986 | Poomukhappadiyil Ninneyum Kaathu | Pauly |
1986 | Neram Pularumbol | Godfree |
1986 | Kariyila Kattu Pole | Inspector Achuthankutty |
1986 | Vartha | Vasu |
1986 | T.P. Balagopalan M.A. | Balagopalan |
1986 | Abhayam Thedi | Appu Nair aka Appettan |
1986 | Mazha Peyyunnu Maddalam Kottunnu | Shambhu |
1986 | Jaanwar Aur Insaan | Unknown |
1985 | Pathamudayam | Jayamohan, Vikraman |
1985 | Uyarum Njan Naadake | Darappan |
1985 | Azhiyatha Bandhangal | Balakrishnan |
1985 | Adhyayam Onnu Muthal | Vishnu Thomas |
1985 | Vasantha Sena | Devan |
1985 | Njan Piranna Nattil | Unknown |
1985 | Naayakan | Krishnadas |
1985 | Mulamoottil Adima | Adimakanne |
1985 | Jeevante Jeevan | Jayan |
1985 | Guruji Oru Vakku | Unni |
1985 | Ezhu Muthal Onpathu Vare | Gopi |
1985 | Omanikkan Ormavaikkan | Deva Kumar |
1985 | Rangam | Appunni |
1985 | Parayanumvayya Parayathirikkanumvayya | Current Hamsa (Extended Cameo) |
1985 | Aram + Aram = Kinnaram | Narayanankutty |
1985 | Kandu Kandarinju | Krishnanunny |
1985 | Karimpin Poovinakkare | Bhadran |
1985 | Boeing Boeing | Shyam |
1985 | Idanilangal | Balan |
1985 | Koodum Thedi | Peter Mathew |
1985 | Angadikkappurath | Babu |
1985 | Onnanam Kunnil Oradi Kunnil | Nithin |
1985 | Anu Bandham | Bhaskaran |
1985 | Avidathepole Ivideyum | Sukumaran aka Suku |
1984 | Koodu Thedunna Parava | Guest appearence |
1984 | Uyarangalil | P. K. Jayarajan |
1984 | Swanthamevide Bandhamevide | Rajendran |
1984 | Oru Kochu Swapnam | Unknown |
1984 | Manasariyathe | Mammootty |
1984 | Kilikonchal | Unknown |
1984 | Kaliyil Alpam Karyam | Vinayan |
1984 | Ivide Thudangunnu | Krishnakumar |
1984 | Aduthaduthu | Vishnu Mohan (Special Appearance) |
1984 | Appunni | Menon Mash |
1984 | Vanitha Police | Achuthan (Guest Appearance) |
1984 | Kurissu Yuddham | Johny |
1984 | Vetta | Balan |
1984 | Pavam Poornima | Annan Thirumeni |
1984 | Onnanu Nammal | Nanda Gopal |
1984 | Lakshmana Rekha | Sudhakaran Nair |
1984 | Itha Innu Muthal | Mohanlal |
1984 | Akkare | Sudhakaran (Cameo Appearance) |
1984 | Poochakkoru Mookkuthi | Gopalakrishnan |
1984 | Nokketha Dhoorathu Kannum Nattu | Sreekumar |
1984 | Shree Krishnaparanthu | Kumaran | Kumarettan |
1984 | Unaroo | Ramu |
1984 | Adiyozhukkukal | Gopi |
1984 | Thirakal | James George |
1984 | Ariyatha Veethikal | Balan |
1984 | Athirathram | Prasad |
1984 | Aalkkoottathil Thaniye | Anil Kumar |
1983 | Thavalam | Unknown |
1983 | Naseema | Saithali |
1983 | Kuyiline Thedi | Thampurankutty |
1983 | Kolakomban | Gopi |
1983 | Visa | Sunny |
1983 | Theeram Thedunna Thira | Unknown |
1983 | Oru Mukham Pala Mukham | Sukumaran Thampi |
1983 | Iniyenkilum | Ravi |
1983 | Changatham | S.T. Daniel |
1983 | Naanayam | Babu |
1983 | Sesham Kazhchayil | Inspector Mohan |
1983 | Himavahini | Pappy |
1983 | Hello Madras Girl | Lal |
1983 | Guru Dakshina | Minister Prabhakaran |
1983 | Ente Katha | Ramesh |
1983 | Chakravalam Chuvannappol | Surendran |
1983 | Bhookambam | Raghu |
1983 | Asthram | Das |
1983 | Arabikadal | Unknown |
1983 | Marakkillorikkalum | Murali |
1983 | Ente Mamattikkuttiyammakku | Alex |
1983 | Engane Nee Marakkum | Shambu |
1983 | Attakkalasam | Dr. Santhosh Babu |
1983 | Adhipathyam | Unknown |
1983 | Kattathe Kilikoodu | Unni Krishnan |
1983 | Pin Nilavu | Raghu |
1983 | Sandhyakku Virinja Poovu | Ramu |
1982 | Kurukkante Kalyanam | Sainaba's Husband |
1982 | Njan Onnu Parayatte | Shekharankutty |
1982 | Madrasile Mon | Unknown |
1982 | Kaliya Mardanam | Johny |
1982 | Foot Ball | Balakrishnan |
1982 | Ente Mohangal Poovaninju | Jayan |
1982 | Enikkum Oru Divosam | Babu |
1982 | Aakrosam | Mohanachandran |
1982 | Enthino Pookunna Pookal | Surendran |
1982 | Aa Divasom | Unknown |
1982 | Sindoora Sandhyakku Mounam | Kishore |
1982 | Padayottam | Kannan |
1982 | Ente Mohangal Poovaninju | Unknown |
1982 | Sree Ayyappanum Vavarum | Army Commander Kadutha |
1982 | Jumbulingam | Unknown |
1982 | Kelkatha Shabdam | Babu |
1981 | Thakilu Kottampuram | Advocate Paul |
1981 | Druvasangamam | Sankarankutty |
1981 | Attimari | Shan |
1981 | Ahimsa | Mohan |
1981 | Dhanya | Unknown |
1981 | Oothikachiya Ponnu | Nanda Kumar |
1981 | Thenum Vayambum | Varma |
1981 | Sanchari | Dr. Sekhar |
1980 | Manjil Virinja Pookkal | Narendran |
1978 | Thiranottam | Kuttappan |
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