Actor
Mammootty
Based In
Kochi, Kerala, India
Origin
Chempu, Kottayam district, Kerala, India
Years Active
1971 – Present
Mammootty Biography
Mammootty – Full Information
- Full Name: Muhammad Kutty Panaparambil Ismail
- Stage Name: Mammootty
- Profession: Actor, Film Producer
- Popular As: Megastar Mammootty
- Date of Birth: 7 September 1951
- Age: 74 years (as of 2026)
- Birthplace: Chempu, Kottayam district, Kerala, India
- Nationality: Indian
- Religion: Islam
- Zodiac Sign: Virgo
- Current Location: Kochi, Kerala, India
Family Background
- Father: Ismail Panaparambil
- Mother: Fatima Ismail
- Spouse: Sulfath Kutty
- Son: Dulquer Salmaan
- Daughter: Surumi Mammootty
Education
- Schooling: Completed primary education in Kerala
- College: Maharaja’s College, Ernakulam
- Degree: Bachelor of Arts (BA) in History
- Law Education: Government Law College, Ernakulam
- Qualification: LLB (Bachelor of Laws)
- Profession Before Acting: Practiced as a lawyer for a brief period before fully committing to cinema
Career Highlight
| Year | Movie Name | Career Highlight |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Anubhavangal Paalichakal | Film debut |
| 1983 | New Delhi | Major breakthrough and stardom |
| 1989 | Oru Vadakkan Veeragatha | National Award–winning performance |
| 1989 | Mathilukal | Critically acclaimed role |
| 1994 | Ponthan Mada | National Film Award win |
| 2000 | Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar | International recognition |
| 2004 | Kaazhcha | Emotional performance praised widely |
| 2015 | Pathemari | Career-defining realistic role |
| 2022 | Bheeshma Parvam | Massive commercial comeback |
| 2023 | Nanpakal Nerathu Mayakkam | Acclaimed experimental performance |
Mammootty – Recent Activity
- Comeback After Health Break: Returned strongly to films after taking a health-related break in 2025.
- Recent Film Release: Featured in the film Kalamkaval, marking his return to active acting.
- Ongoing Project: Currently working on Patriot, a big-budget film directed by Mahesh Narayanan.
- Major Collaboration: Patriot features a high-profile co-starring role alongside Mohanlal.
- Special Character Return: Reprising the iconic role of Karikkamuri Shanmughan in a new upcoming film.
- Production Work: Actively producing films under his banner Mammootty Kampany.
- Social Media Presence: Continues to engage fans regularly through social media updates and announcements.
- Industry Standing: Maintains strong critical and commercial relevance even after five decades in cinema.
Awards List
| Year | Award Category | Award Name | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Best Actor | National Film Award | Oru Vadakkan Veeragatha | Won |
| 1990 | Best Actor | Kerala State Film Award | Mathilukal | Won |
| 1994 | Best Actor | National Film Award | Ponthan Mada | Won |
| 1994 | Best Actor | Kerala State Film Award | Vidheyan | Won |
| 1999 | Best Actor | Filmfare Awards South | Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar | Won |
| 2000 | Best Actor | National Film Award | Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar | Won |
| 2004 | Best Actor | Filmfare Awards South | Kaazhcha | Won |
| 2009 | Best Actor | Filmfare Awards South | Paleri Manikyam | Won |
| 2010 | Best Actor | Kerala State Film Award | Pranchiyettan and the Saint | Won |
| 2015 | Best Actor | Filmfare Awards South | Pathemari | Won |
| 2018 | Best Actor | Asianet Film Award | Peranbu | Won |
| 2021 | Civilian Honour | Padma Bhushan | — | Won |
About Mammootty
Due to his versatility, longevity, and massive impact on Malayalam cinema.
He has won multiple National Film Awards for Best Actor.
Yes, he continues to act and produce films actively.
Films like Oru Vadakkan Veeragatha, Mathilukal, and Peranbu are critically acclaimed.
Yes, he produces films under his banner Mammootty Kampany.