'Happy birthday dear Ichakka': Mohanlal's heartfelt wish for Megastar Mammootty wins the internet

In a heartwarming birthday gesture, Malayalam actor Mohanlal took to Facebook to wish fellow superstar Mammootty a happy birthday. He posted a photo of himself kissing Mammootty, with the caption: "Happy Birthday Dear Ichakka." The term ‘Ichakka’ is Mohanlal’s affectionate nickname for Mammootty. The touching post quickly went viral, spreading across social media within minutes.

Meanwhile, Mammootty celebrated this year's birthday at his son Dulquer Salmaan’s house in Chennai. Fans who had gathered at Mammootty's residence in Kerala were surprised to find him missing, but the megastar didn't leave them disappointed. Upon learning about the crowd at his home, Mammootty made a video call to greet his supporters. This thoughtful gesture delighted his fans, who were ultimately satisfied and dispersed happily.

Mammootty, a cherished figure in the Malayalam film industry, celebrates his 73rd birthday on Saturday. To mark the occasion, the first look of the much-anticipated Malayalam film Dominic and The Ladies' Purse, directed by renowned Tamil filmmaker Gautham Vasudev Menon, was unveiled. This film will be Gautham’s debut in Malayalam cinema. The poster features Mammootty in a bathrobe, with a woman's purse prominently displayed.