Mammootty
Known for Acting · 454 credits
- Born
- 1951-09-07 (age 74)
- Place of birth
- Chempu, Kerala, India
- Also known as
- Mammookka · Ikka · Megastar
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 three 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.
Known For
TV Shows (3)
Movies (451)
Patriot
2026
as Dr. Daniel James
Mounam Sammadham
1990
as Raja
Changatham
1983
as Dileep / Tony
Loudspeaker
2009
as Mike Phillipose
Kanathaya Penkutty
1985
as Ram Mohan
Captain
2018
as Self
Thinkalazhcha Nalla Divasam
1985
as Gopan
Makan Ente Makan
1985
as Prakasan
Padayani
1986
as Sudhakaran
Manu Uncle
1988
as Manu
Bhoothakkannadi
1997
as Vidyadharan
Manglish
2014
as Tharakan Malik
Akalathe Ambili
1985
as Ajayan
Prem Nazirine Kanmanilla
1983
as Mammootty
Mazhayethum Munpe
1995
as Nandakumar Varma
Thoppil Joppan
2016
as Thoppil Joppan
Ee Nadu
1982
as Salim
Kaazhcha
2004
as Madhavan
Masterpiece
2017
as Edward Livingstone / Anto Antony
Thanthram
1988
as Adv. George Korah
Adikkurippu
1989
as Adv. Bhaskera Pillai
Rachana
1983
as Gopi
Kutty Srank
2010
as Kutty Srank
Ponnum Poovum
1982
as Salim
Ente Upasana
1984
as Arjunan
Ente Katha
1983
as Babu
Pappayude Swantham Appoos
1992
as Balachandran
Sandhyakku Virinja Poovu
1983
as Adv. M. S. Jayamohan
Sesham Kazhchayil
1983
as Jagadish
Oru Sandesam Koodi
1985
as Vijayan
Pranamam
1986
as DYSP Prathapan
Utharam
1989
as Balachandran
Maniyara
1983
as Shameer
Soorya Manasam
1992
as Puttu' Urumees
Nandi Veendum Varika
1986
as Mohandas C. K.
Rakkuyilin Ragasadassil
1986
as Viswanathan
Ee Sabdam Innathe Sabdam
1985
as Dr. Ramachandran
Manya Mahajanangale
1985
as Devan
Guru Dakshina
1983
as John
Kochuthemmadi
1986
as Sekharan Master
The Godman
1999
as Amarnath
Kadal Kadannu Oru Maathukutty
2013
as Mathukkutty
Oru Kadha Oru Nunakadha
1986
as Prof. Mohandas
White
2016
as Prakash Roy
Oothikachiya Ponnu
1981
as Thoman Kutty
Rugma
1983
as Raghu
Anandham
2001
as Thirupathisamy
Postmortem
1982
as Johny
Palayam
1993
as Christi
Paavam Poornima
1984
as Jayaraj
Aalorungi Arangorungi
1986
as Rajan
Chakravalam Chuvannappol
1983
as Surendran
Kilipetchu Ketkava
1993
as Chidambaram
Yavanika
1982
as Jacob Eeraly
Oru Vadakkan Veeragatha
1989
as Chandu Chekavar
Vicharana
1988
as Adv. Sethumadhavan
Vishwa Thulasi
2004
as Vishwa
Odiyan
2018
as Self - Narrator (voice)
Sandharbham
1984
as Ravi
Mazha Peyyunnu Maddalam Kottunnu
1986
as (Guest Role)
Amaram
1991
as Achootty
Jackpot
1993
as Gautham Krishna
Oru Mukham Pala Mukham
1983
as Sankara Narayanan Thampi
Golanthara Vartha
1993
as Ramesan Nair
Snehamulla Simham
1986
as Vaishakhan
Azhagan
1991
as Azhagappan
Geetham
1986
as Yatheendran
Puthan Panam
2017
as Nithyananda Shenoy
Thirakil Alppam Samayam
1984
as Antony
Sukrutham
1994
as Ravishankar
Karimpin Poovinakkare
1985
as Sivan
Anubandham
1985
as Muraleedharan Master
Best of Luck
2010
as Self
Pinnilavu
1983
as Unni
Aparichithan
2004
as Raghuram
Varsham
2014
as P.K. Venugopal/Venu
Oru Sindoora Pottinte Ormaykku
1987
as Roy Thampi
Onningu Vannengil
1985
as Mohandas
Onnu Chirikku
1983
as Unnikrishnan
Puzhayozhukum Vazhi
1985
as Gopalan
Ee Thanalil Ithiri Neram
1985
as Vijayan
Ithile Iniyum Varu
1986
as Aravindan
Rareeram
1986
as Nandakumar
Dhruvam
1993
as Narasimha Mannadiyar
Kaliyoonjal
1997
as Nandagopalan
Lekhayude Maranam Oru Flashback
1983
as Prem Sagar
Poomukhappadiyil Ninneyum Kaathu
1986
as Dr. Isaac
Padheyam
1993
as Chandradas
Ee Kaikalil
1986
as Sultan Abdul Razak
Manivathoorile Aayiram Sivarathrikal
1987
as Dr. Vinayachandran
Thappana
2012
as Samson
Poovinu Puthiya Poonthennal
1986
as Kiran (Business Man)
Venicile Vyapari
2011
as Pavithran
Parunthu
2008
as Parunthu Purushu
Dany
2002
as Dany
Pudhayal
1997
as Viswanath
King of Kings
2014
as Shekarankutty
Sphodanam
1981
as Thankappan
Pramani
2010
as Viswanatha Paniker
Padayottam
1982
as Kammaran
Lakshmana Rekha
1984
as Sukumaran Nair
Mahayanam
1989
as Chandran
Kalam Mari Katha Mari
1987
as Kamarudden
Idavelakku Sesham
1984
as Jayadevan
Ice Cream
1986
as Thampi
Mahanagaram
1992
as K. Viswanathan
Vetta
1984
as Ratheesh
Nirakkoottu
1985
as Ravi Varma
Naanayam
1983
as Raju
Marakkillorikkalum
1983
as Man at the Park
Sethurama Iyer CBI
2004
as Sethurama Iyer
Kalikkalam
1990
as Burglar with several names
Parampara
1990
as Johny, Lawrence
Eeran Sandhya
1985
as Madhavankutty
Itha Innu Muthal
1984
as Jayamohan
Pathemari
2015
as Pallikkal Narayanan
Koodevide?
1983
as Captain Thomas
Hitler
1996
as Mamangalath Madhavankutty
Purappadu
1990
as Viswanaathan
Dhinarathrangal
1988
as Aravindan
About Mammootty
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 1980… With 454 credits spanning from 1971 to 2026, Mammootty has appeared in 451 films and 3 TV shows.
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Most Popular Mammootty Movies
- Patriot (2026) — as Dr. Daniel James
- Mounam Sammadham (1990) — as Raja
- Changatham (1983) — as Dileep / Tony
- Loudspeaker (2009) — as Mike Phillipose
- Kanathaya Penkutty (1985) — as Ram Mohan
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