‘To dear Lalu..’: Mammootty’s heartfelt gesture for Mohanlal’s Phalke Award victory goes viral |VIDEO

Mollywood icons Mohanlal and Mammootty, widely regarded as the OG Malayalam superstars, continue to showcase their enduring friendship both on and off screen. The legendary actors are currently reuniting for the highly anticipated political espionage thriller 'Patriot', directed by Mahesh Narayanan, marking their first major collaboration on the big screen in years.

During filming, Mammootty honoured Mohanlal on set to celebrate his Dadasaheb Phalke Award 2023 win. The warm moment was captured in a video shared on Instagram, where Mammootty is seen draping a ponnada (shawl) over Mohanlal as the cast and crew applauded the milestone. The gesture quickly resonated with fans across social media.

Mohanlal was recently announced as the recipient of the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award, India’s highest recognition in cinema, for his remarkable contribution to Indian film over the decades.

Earlier, Mammootty took to X (formerly Twitter) to congratulate his long-time colleague and friend, writing:

“More than a colleague, a brother, and an artist who has embarked on this wonderful cinematic journey for decades. The Dadasaheb Phalke Award is not just for an actor, but for a true artist who has lived and breathed cinema. So happy and proud of you, Lal. You truly deserve this crown.”