Mammootty
Acting
- Born:
- 1951-09-07
- Place of birth:
- Chempu, Kerala, India
Biography
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 450 films, earning a reputation as one of the greatest actors in the Indian Film 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 four 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. He received the Padma Bhushan, the third-highest civilian award, in 2026 for his contributions to cinema, and earlier the Padma Shri, the fourth-highest civilian award, from the Government of India in 1998. He was also honoured with the Kerala Prabha Award by the Government of Kerala in 2022. Mammootty was named as one of "The men who changed the face of the Indian Cinema" by CNN-News18. 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
OM Chapter 1: Udhiram - The Blood Wood
Panthadikkaam
L&O - Law and Order
Patriot
Patriot Legends Hangout
Chatha Pacha: The Ring of Rowdies
Kalamkaval
Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra
Bazooka
Dominic and the Ladies' Purse
Barroz: Guardian of Treasures
Manorathangal
Turbo
Bramayugam
Yatra 2
Abraham Ozler
Kaathal - The Core
Kannur Squad
Agent
Christopher
Nanpakal Nerathu Mayakkam
Malikappuram
Rorschach
Pathonpatham Noottandu
Priyan Ottathilaanu
Puzhu
CBI 5: The Brain
Jana Gana Mana
Bheeshma Parvam
One
The Priest
Shylock
Mamangam
Ganagandharvan
Pathinettam Padi
Unda
Madura Raja
Yatra
Peranbu
Odiyan
Johny Johny Yes Appa
Oru Kuttanadan Blog
Abrahaminte Santhathikal
Uncle
Parole
Captain
Street Lights
Masterpiece
Pullikaran Stara
Puthan Panam
1971: Beyond Borders
The Great Father
8½ Intercuts : Life and Films of K.G. George
Thoppil Joppan
White
Kasaba
Puthiya Niyamam
Pathemari
Utopiayile Rajavu
Acha Dhin
Samrajyam II: Son of Alexander
Bhaskar The Rascal
Fireman
Varsham
King of Kings
Munnariyippu
Manglish
Gangster
Praise the Lord
Balyakalasakhi
Silence
Daivathinte Swantham Cleetus
Kunjananthante Kada
Kadal Kadannu Oru Maathukutty
Immanuel
Proprietors: Kammath & Kammath
Bavuttiyude Namathil
Face 2 Face
Jawan of Vellimala
Thappana
Cobra
Shikari
The King & The Commissioner
Venicile Vyapari
Bombay March 12
The Train
Doubles
August 15
Best Actor
Best of Luck
Anwar
Vandae Maatharam
Pranchiyettan & The Saint
Kutty Srank
Pokkiri Raja
Pramani
Yugapurushan
Drona 2010
Chattambinadu
Paleri Manikyam: Oru Pathirakolapathakathinte Katha
Kerala Varma Pazhassi Raja
Kerala Cafe
Loudspeaker
Daddy Cool
Ee Pattanathil Bhootham
Love in Singapore
Nari
Mayabazar
Parunthu
One Way Ticket
Twenty 20
Annan Thambi
Roudram
Halla Bol
Katha Parayumbol
Nasrani
Ore Kadal
Mission 90 Days
Big B
Mayavi
Kaiyoppu
Palunku
Pothan Vava
Karutha Pakshikal
Bhargavacharitham Moonam Khandam
Prajapathi
Balram v/s Tharadas
Thuruppugulan
Bus Conductor
Rajamanikyam
Sau Jhooth Ek Sach
Nerariyan CBI
Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations
Rappakal
Thaskara Veeran
Thommanum Makkalum
Vesham
Black
Vishwa Thulasi
Kaazhcha
Aparichithan
Vajram
Sethurama Iyer CBI
Pattalam
Chronic Bachelor
Karmegam
Kaiyethum Doorath
Phantom
Junior Senior
Dany
Dubai
Rakshasa Rajavu
Anandham
Dada Sahib
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar
Valliettan
Kandukondain Kandukondain
Arayannangalude Veedu
Railway Coolie
Narasimham
Ezhupunna Tharakan
The Godman
Stalin Sivadas
Pallavur Devanarayanan
Prem Poojari
Megham
Thachiledathu Chundan
Ethirum Pudhirum
Swami Vivekananda
Harikrishnans
Sidhartha
Elavamkodu Desam
Oru Maravathoor Kanavu
The Truth
Marumalarchi
Arasiyal
Oral Mathram
Kaliyoonjal
Bhoothakkannadi
Surya Putrulu
Pudhayal
Udhyanapalakan
Indraprastham
Aayiram Naavulla Ananthan
Hitler
Azhakiya Ravanan
The King
Makkal Aatchi
Ormakalundayirikkanam
No: 1 Snehatheeram Banglore North
Oru Abhibhashakante Case Diary
Mazhayethum Munpe
Sukrutham
Sagaram Sakshi
Vishnu
Ponthan Mada
Vidheyan
Golanthara Vartha
Padheyam
Kilipetchu Ketkava
Sainyam
Sarovaram
Palayam
Dhartiputra
Jackpot
Vatsalyam
Aayirappara
Dhruvam
Swathi Kiranam
Pappayude Swantham Appoos
Kizhakkan Pathrose
Mahanagaram
Johnnie Walker
Soorya Manasam
Kauravar
Neelagiri
Thalapathi
Anaswaram
Azhagan
Kanalkkattu
Adayalam
Inspector Balram
Nayam Vyakthamakkunnu
Amaram
Parampara
Ee Thanutha Veluppan Kalathu
Kuttettan
Oliyambukal
Iyer the Great
Kalikkalam
Samrajyam
Mounam Sammadham
Mathilukal
Midhya
Kottayam Kunjachan
No. 20 Madras Mail
Purappadu
Triyatri
Mrigaya
Mahayanam
Nair Saab
Jagratha
Artham
Carnivel
Adharvam
Utharam
Oru Vadakkan Veeragatha
Adikkurippu
Mudra
Charithram
Mukthi
Thanthram
Mattoral
August 1
Sangham
Abkari
Manu Uncle
1921
Sanghunadam
Oru CBI Diary Kurippu
Dhinarathrangal
Vicharana
Nalkkavala
Anantaram
Aankiliyude Tharattu
Manivathoorile Aayiram Sivarathrikal
Thaniyavarthanam
New Delhi
Kalam Mari Katha Mari
Athinumappuram
Adimakal Udamakal
Nombarathi Poovu
Sreedharante Onnam Thirumurivu
Ithrayum Kalam
Oru Sindoora Pottinte Ormaykku
Kottum Kuravayum
Kathakku Pinnil
Ennu Nathante Nimmi
Rareeram
Kochuthemmadi
Rakkuyilin Ragasadassil
Aval Kaathirunnu Avanum
Sayam Sandhya
Padayani
Pranamam
Geetham
Ee Kaikalil
Nyayavidhi
Poovinu Puthiya Poonthennal
Aavanazhi
Ice Cream
Moonnu Masangalkku Munpu
Aayiram Kannukal
Nandi Veendum Varika
Gandhinagar 2nd Street
Veendum
Aalorungi Arangorungi
Snehamulla Simham
Adukkan Entheluppam
Kaveri
Poomukhappadiyil Ninneyum Kaathu
Neram Pularumbol
Arappatta Kettiya Graamathil
Prathyekam Sradhikkuka
Malarum Kiliyum
Kshamichu Ennoru Vakku
Kariyilakkattu Pole
Vartha
Mazha Peyyunnu Maddalam Kottunnu
Ithile Iniyum Varu
Shyama
Oru Kadha Oru Nunakadha
Kandu Kandarinju
Thinkalazhcha Nalla Divasam
Karimpin Poovinakkare
Kathodu Kathoram
Upaharam
Kanathaya Penkutty
Puli Varunne Puli
Aa Neram Alppa Dooram
Vilichu Vilikettu
Ee Lokam Ivide Kure Manushyar
Yathra
Nirakkoottu
Idanilangal
Iniyum Kadha Thudarum
Puzhayozhukum Vazhi
Ente Kanakkuyil
Ayanam
Angadikkappurathu
Oru Nokku Kanan
Parayanumvayya Parayathirikkanumvayya
Onningu Vannengil
Manya Mahajanangale
Oru Sandesam Koodi
Katha Ithuvare
Ee Sabdam Innathe Sabdam
Anubandham
Oduvil Kittiya Vartha
Makan Ente Makan
Thammil Thammil
Eeran Sandhya
Muhurtham Pathnonnu Muppathinu
Ee Thanalil Ithiri Neram
Avidathepole Ivideyum
Akalathe Ambili
Onnanu Nammal
Enganeyundashaane
Itha Innu Muthal
Ente Upasana
Sandyakkenthinu Sindhooram
Akkare
Alakadalinakkare
Anthichuvappu
Idavelakku Sesham
Manithali
Kanamarayathu
Vetta
Ethirppukal
Aayiram Abilashangal
Thirakil Alppam Samayam
Mangalam Nerunnu
Athirathram
Ariyaatha Veethikal
Sandharbham
Ithiri Poove Chuvannapoove
Koottinilamkili
Adiyozhukkukal
Oru Kochukatha Aarum Parayatha Katha
Aalkkoottathil Thaniye
Aattuvanchi Ulanjappol
Lakshmana Rekha
Paavam Poornima
Aarorumariyathe
Onnum Mindatha Bharya
Adaminte Vaariyellu
Chakkarayumma
Aksharangal
Veendum Chalikkunna Chakram
Kodathi
Vikatakavi
Changatham
Prem Nazirine Kanmanilla
Lekhayude Maranam Oru Flashback
Asthram
Saagaram Santham
Marakkillorikkalum
Iniyenkilum
Kodunkattu
Nathi Muthal Nathi Vare
Kaattaruvi
Visa
Sesham Kazhchayil
Maniyara
Rugma
Naanayam
Chakravalam Chuvannappol
Oru Mukham Pala Mukham
Onnu Chirikku
Koodevide?
Aa Raathri
Pinnilavu
Sandhyakku Virinja Poovu
Prathijnja
Coolie
Ente Katha
America America
Mansoru Maha Samudram
Oru Madapravinte Katha
Eettillam
Oru Swakaryam
Rachana
Guru Dakshina
Himavahini
Kinnaram
Theeram Thedunna Thira
Innalenkil Nale
Chiriyo Chiri
Keni
Aa Divasam
Veedu
Pooviriyum Pulari
Thadakam
Amrutha Geetham
Vidhichathum Kothichathum
Padayottam
Oru Thira Pinneyum Thira
Saravarsham
Ponnum Poovum
Sindoora Sandhyakku Mounam
John Jaffer Janardhanan
Enthino Pookunna Pookal
Postmortem
Chambalkadu
Komaram
Yavanika
Ee Nadu
Idiyum Minnalum
Balloon
Ahimsa
Oothikachiya Ponnu
Thrishna
Munnettam
Sphodanam
Mela
Vilkkanundu Swapnangal
Kaalachakram
Anubhavangal Palichakal
Bilal
Untitled Mammootty - Cubes Entertainment Movie
Padayaatra
Mattancherry Mafia
Mela
Kannur Squad 2
Untitled Krishnendu Kalesh - Mammootty Movie
Minister Raja
Amal neerad - Mammootty