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Mollywood legend Mammootty has achieved a record-breaking milestone, winning the Kerala State Film Award for Best Actor for the seventh time this year. The veteran actor was honoured for his mesmerizing and powerful performance in a recent critically acclaimed film directed by Rahul Sadasivan of Bhoothakaalam fame. Throughout his illustrious career, Mammootty has delivered a series of unforgettable performances that highlight his extraordinary versatility, emotional depth, and mastery of his craft. This latest recognition once again reaffirms his status as one of the greatest and most enduring actors in Indian cinema history.
Mammootty won the Kerala State Film Award for Best Actor in 1984 for his brilliant act in Adiyozhukkukal, directed by I. V. Sasi and penned by M. T. Vasudevan Nair. In this celebrated collaboration, he played Karunan, a tough fisherman whose emotional depth and inner conflict revealed Mammootty’s remarkable versatility as an actor.
In 1989, Mammootty delivered three of the most remarkable performances of his career in Oru Vadakkan Veeragatha, Mrugaya, and Mahayanam, making it one of the most defining years of his career. That same year, he won his first National Film Award for Best Actor for his outstanding portrayal of Chandu in Oru Vadakkan Veeragatha and Mathilukal.
In 1993, Mammootty earned his fifth Kerala State Film Award for Best Actor for his outstanding performances in Ponthan Mada and Vidheyan. The following year, he went on to win his second National Film Award for Best Actor for the same two remarkable roles.
Directed by Blessy, Mammootty played Madhavan, a kind and compassionate man who takes in a lost Gujarati boy after a natural disaster. His deeply emotional and understated performance beautifully conveyed a father’s love, humanity, and pain, making it one of his most touching roles.
Mammootty showcased his extraordinary range in Paleri Manikyam: Oru Pathirakolapathakathinte Katha by playing three distinct characters Haridas, Khalid Ahmed, and Ahmed Haji. His effortless transition between these roles, each defined by a unique moral outlook and emotional depth, highlighted his remarkable control over expression and character nuance. For this powerful performance, he won the Kerala State Film Award for Best Actor in 2010.
Mammootty’s performance in Nanpakal Nerathu Mayakkam (2023), directed by Lijo Jose Pellissery, is a testament to his brilliance. Portraying James, who suddenly assumes the identity of Sundaram, he delivered a calm, layered performance that mirrored the film’s dreamlike stillness. The role won him the Kerala State Film Award for Best Actor, further cementing his legacy as one of Malayalam cinema’s greats.
He received the honour for his nuanced and commanding portrayal of Kodumon Potti in the horror blockbuster Bramayugam, which released last year. Directed by Rahul Sadasivan, known for Bhoothakaalam, the film showcased Mammootty in a dark, layered role that combined menace with mystery. His powerful performance, filled with depth and restraint, earned him widespread critical acclaim and marked his seventh Kerala State Film Award for Best Actor, reaffirming his legendary stature in Malayalam cinema.
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