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07 Sep, 1951 | Chempu, Vaikom, Kottayam
Actor/Singer/Producer
Mammootty aka Muhammad Kutty Ismail Paniparambil is a well-known India Film actor best known for his National award-winning movies like Mathilukal, Oru Vadakkan Veeragatha, Ponthan Mada,Vidheyan and Dr.Babasaheb Ambedkar. He is also known as Mega Super Star and a legendary actor in South Indian Film Industry. The actor has been one of the leading stars in Indian Cinema Industry for the past 50 years. He has acted in over 400 films in various languages like Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada. Besides his acting career, he is also playing a vital role in film production and distribution. In 2010, he became Chairman of Malayalam TV channels such as Kairali TV, People TV, and Channel We. Later he launched his own production house named ‘Play House'in 2009. And he is also co-founder of Casio Production along with Mohanlal ,I.V.Sasi,Seema and Century Kochumon. Personal Life Mammootty was raised in the village of Chempu near Vaikom in Kottayam district, Kerala. He married Sulfath in 1979. They have two children, Surumi and Dulquer Salmaan.His younger brother Ibrahimkutty is also an actor. Ibrahimkutty's son Maqbool Salmaan is also a film actor. Career Life He made his first debut in the film Anubhavangal Paalichakal in 1971. The film was directed by K. S. Sethumadhavan.After seven years gap, the actor got good opportunities to act in movies like Mela, Vilkkanundu Swapnangal. The actor won his first Kerala State Film Award for Best Supporting Actor in the film Ahimsa. In the 1980s, he appeared in more than 200 films in various roles, which is marked as a golden era of the actor's career. The actor received critical acclaim during the 1990s for showcasing his fascinating acting skills in front of audiences. His stellar performance in the movies like Boothakkannadi,Dr.Bahbasahed Ambedkar,Ponthan Mada and Vidheyan are popular in Malayalam Film Industry. Mammootty has also acted in a few non-Malayalam movies which include Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, Kannada and English films. In 1990, he made his Tamil debut in Mounam Sammadham, directed by K. Madhu. He has acted in Tamil films for directors including K. Balachander (Azhagan), Mani Ratnam (Thalapathy), Fazil (Kilippechu Kekkavaa), N. Linguswamy (Aanandham) and Rajiv Menon (Kandukondain Kandukondain) (1993). He played the role of Anantha Sharma in K. Vishwanath's Telugu film Swathi Kiranam (1992). In 2012,he acted in the Kannada-Malayalam bilingual film Shikari. He made his debut in Hindi films through Thriyathri, which was released in 1989, though his first film as a leading actor was Dhartiputra. He starred in the biographical film Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar, directed by Jabbar Patel, which was in English. He also appeared in Sau Jhooth Ek Sach (2004). Mammootty has had many of his Malayalam films dubbed into Telugu and Tamil cinema such as Doubles, Chattambinaadu, Parunthu, Annan Thambi, Thommanum Makkalum, Sethurama Iyer CBI and Pazhassi Raja among others. Awards Mammootty won the Best Actor Award in 2025 for his stellar performance in the horror thriller drama Bramayugam. His commanding screen presence and powerful portrayal earned him widespread acclaim, once again proving why he remains one of Malayalam cinema’s most revered performers. Over his illustrious career, Mammootty has received numerous accolades, including three National Film Awards for Best Actor, eight Kerala State Film Awards, and thirteen Filmfare Awards South. In recognition of his remarkable contributions to Indian cinema, he was honoured with the Padma Shri by the Government of India in 1998. He has also been conferred honorary doctorates by the University of Kerala (January 2010) and the University of Calicut (December 2010).
| Movie | Director | Release Date |
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Midhun Manuel Thomas | 26 Dec 2026 |
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Rajkumar Periasamy | 16 Oct 2026 |
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V K Prakash | 15 Dec 2026 |
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Amal Neerad | 16 Nov 2026 |
| Name | Mammootty |
| Profession(s) |
Main Profession Actor, Producer Other Profession Entrepreneur |
| Date Of Birth | 07 Sep 1951 |
| Age | 75 |
| Birth Place | Chempu, Vaikom, Kottayam |
| Current Residence | Kochi |
| Religion | Islam |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Height | 178cm |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo |
| Hobbies | Writing, Driving, Photography |
Mammootty Family |
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| Father | Ismail Panaparambil |
| Mother | Fatima Panaparambil |
| Sibling | NA |
| Spouse | Sulfath Kutty |
| Children | Dulquer Salmaan, Kutty Surumi |
Mammootty Education |
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| Education Qualification | LLB |
| College(s) | Government Law College, Ernakulam , Sacred Heart College |
| School(s) | St.Albert's School, Ernakulam, Govt.High School, Kulasekharamangalam, Kottayam |
Mammootty Net Worth |
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| Net Worth | 45 million |
Mammootty Debut Movies |
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| Malayalam | Anubhavangal Paalichakal |
Mammootty Kampany officially launched a casting call on June 28, 2026, for its upcoming tenth production, tentatively titled Production No. 10. The production house is seeking a female lead aged between 30 and 35 who is fluent in Tamil, with preference given to candidates proficient in both Tamil and Malayalam. The call marks the first formal update for the banner's next project following Mammootty's recent conferment of the Padma Bhushan.
Mammootty expressed his condolences on June 28, 2026, following the passing of veteran filmmaker and actor K. Bhagyaraj. In a social media message, the actor paid tribute to the late director, who was known for his significant contributions to Indian cinema.
Mammootty received a special tribute on the sets of his upcoming Tamil-Malayalam bilingual film 'Om – Chapter One' (also known as D55) to mark his recent conferment of the Padma Bhushan. The celebration, organized by co-star Dhanush and the production team at Wunderbar Films, was highlighted through official social media updates on June 26, 2026. The film, directed by Rajkumar Periasamy, is currently in production and is scheduled for a worldwide theatrical release on October 16, 2026.
Mammootty was recently honoured on the sets of the upcoming pan-Indian action drama OM, where the cast and crew, including lead actor Dhanush, celebrated his conferment of the Padma Bhushan award. To mark the occasion, the film's makers released a new character poster featuring the veteran actor, while director Rajkumar Periasamy confirmed that Mammootty portrays a character named Karthikeyan in the film.
Mammootty was conferred with the Padma Bhushan, India’s third-highest civilian honor, by President Droupadi Murmu during the Civil Investiture Ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan on June 23, 2026. Following the ceremony, the veteran actor met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and expressed his gratitude to the audience for their five decades of support. Professional updates also indicate that his upcoming film, directed by Nithish Sahadev, is scheduled to begin production in late June 2026.
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Mammootty's next feature film with Midhun Manuel Thomas.
Mammootty is the only actor in the Malayalam film industry who has played the highest number of dual roles in more than 15 films.
He is a three-time National award winner, equalled with Amitabh Bachchan and Kamal Haasan.
Mammootty initially refused to do the award winning role of Dr.Ambedkar, because he didn't want to shave his moustache
He is also known as the Megastar of the Malayalam Film Industry.
Mammootty is a complete family man and loves to spend time with his wife and family.
He is not only an actor, but also a fitness enthusiast. He follows a low-carb diet with more protein-rich foods like fish, chicken and eggs to maintain his fitness.
Mammotty is the author of a book titled 'Kaazhchappadu' which means perspective.
Mammootty is not only a superb actor, he is also active in charity services.
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