Mohanlal Viswanathan Nair

Mohanlal Viswanathan Nair Biography

Basic detail

• Full Name: Mohanlal Viswanathan Nair
• Popularly Known As: Mohanlal
• Nicknames: Lalettan, The Complete Actor
• Date of Birth: 21 May 1960
• Age (2025): 65 years
• Birthplace: Elanthoor, Pathanamthitta, Kerala, India
• Nationality: Indian
• Profession: Actor, Producer, Playback Singer, Film Distributor, Philanthropist
• Years Active: 1978 – Present

Family and Personal Life

• Father: Viswanathan Nair (Lawyer & Government employee)
• Mother: Santhakumari
• Spouse: Suchitra Mohanlal (m. 1988)

Children

• Pranav Mohanlal (Actor)
• Vismaya Mohanlal (Writer & Assistant Director)
• Residence: Kochi, Kerala & Chennai

Mohanlal Viswanathan Nair– Career Highlights

1970s – Early Steps

• 1978: First acted in Thiranottam (unreleased for many years).

1980s – Breakthrough & Stardom

• 1980: Breakthrough with Manjil Virinja Pookkal as villain Narendran.
• 1986: Rajavinte Makan – established as a mass hero.
• 1988: Chithram – became one of the longest-running Malayalam films.
• 1989: Kireedam – won National Award (Special Jury Mention).

1990s – Critical Acclaim & National Awards

• 1991: Bharatham – won National Award for Best Actor.
• 1993–1995: Starred in classics like Devasuram and Spadikam.
• 1999: Vanaprastham – internationally acclaimed, won National Best Actor.

2000s – Box Office Supremacy

• 2000: Narasimham – a massive commercial blockbuster.
• 2005: Thanmathra – won Kerala State Award, praised for emotional depth.
• 2010: Reinvention & Pan-India Reach
• 2013: Drishyam – became a pan-Indian success, remade in multiple languages.
• 2016: Oppam – strong performance as a blind man.
• 2019: Lucifer – directed by Prithviraj, became the highest-grossing Malayalam film at the time.
• 2021: Drishyam 2 – OTT blockbuster, praised nationwide.
• 2021: Marakkar: Lion of the Arabian Sea – won National Award for Best Feature Film.
• 2022: Bro Daddy – family entertainer.
• 2024: Malaikottai Vaaliban – experimental fantasy action film.
• 2025 (Upcoming): L2: Empuraan – one of the most anticipated Malayalam films.

Mohanlal – Recent Activity (2025)

Health Update

• Mohanlal Viswanathan Nair was recently hospitalized for a minor health concern.
• Latest reports confirm his condition is improving steadily, and he is expected to resume full-fledged work soon.

Major Recognition

Dadasaheb Phalke Award (2025)

• On September 23, 2025, Mohanlal was honored with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, the highest recognition in Indian cinema.
• He dedicated this prestigious award to the Malayalam film industry, acknowledging its role in shaping his illustrious career.

Film Projects

Drishyam 3 (Filming)

• Began shooting for the third installment of the Drishyam franchise.
• Mohanlal teased that the film will bring a new twist to Georgekutty’s journey, making it one of the most-awaited Malayalam films.

Vrusshabha (Completed)

• Recently wrapped up shooting for Vrusshabha, a pan-India epic action entertainer.
• Scheduled for a Diwali 2025 release, aiming for a wide theatrical rollout.

Mohanlal Viswanathan Nair Awards List