Acting
Mammootty
Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Hindi cinema · 453 credits
Born
7 September 1951 (age 75)
Birthplace
Chempu, Kerala, India
Also known as Mammookka · Ikka · Megastar
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 four 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. In recent years, Mammootty has continued acting in critically acclaimed projects, with films like Unda (2019) and Peranbu (2018) demonstrating his commitment to meaningful storytelling. As he continues to evolve in his craft, Mammootty’s legacy as one of the greatest actors in Indian cinema is firmly established, inspiring generations of filmmakers and actors alike.
Known for
Filmography
Bilal
as Bilal John Kurishingal
Mela
Actor, Producer
Minister Raja
as Minister Raja / Madhura Raja
Patriot
as Dr. Daniel James, Playback Singer
Chatha Pacha: The Ring of Rowdies
as 'Bullet' Walter Lopez
Padayaatra
as Dr. Devadas
L&O - Law and Order
as Karikkamuri Shanmugham
OM Chapter 1
as Burma 'Siya' Karthikeyan
Bazooka
as Caesar John
Kalamkaval
as Stanley Das, Producer
Dominic and the Ladies' Purse
as C.I Dominic
Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra
as Moothon (voice)
Bramayugam
as Kodumon Potti
Abraham Ozler
as Alexander Joseph
Turbo
as Turbo Jose, Producer
Yatra 2
as Y.S. Rajashekar Reddy
Barroz: Guardian of Treasures
as Self - Narrator (voice)
Nanpakal Nerathu Mayakkam
as James / Sundaram, Producer
Agent
as RAW Chief Colonel Mahadev Menon 'The Devil'
Christopher
as Christopher
Kaathal - The Core
as Mathew Devassy, Producer
Kannur Squad
as George Martin, Producer
Rorschach
as Luke Antony, Producer
Jana Gana Mana
as Self - Narrator (voice)
Pathonpatham Noottandu
as Self - Narrator (voice)
Malikappuram
as Narrator
CBI 5: The Brain
as Sethurama Iyer
Puzhu
as Kuttan
Bheeshma Parvam
as Michael
The Priest
as Fr. Carmen Benedict
One
as Kadakkal Chandran
Shylock
as Boss / Devan
Peranbu
as Amudhavan
Yatra
as Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy
Unda
as S. I. Manikandan C.P.
Mamangam
as Chandroth Valiya Panicker / Kurup
Pathinettam Padi
as John Abraham Palackal
Ganagandharvan
as Kalasadhan Ullaas
Madura Raja
as 'Madhura' Raja
Street Lights
as CI James Abraham, Producer
Captain
as Self
Parole
as Pullakkunnel Alex
Uncle
as Krishnakumar / KK, Playback Singer
Abrahaminte Santhathikal
as Derick Abraham
Odiyan
as Self - Narrator (voice)
Johny Johny Yes Appa
as Voice-over
Puthan Panam
as Nithyananda Shenoy
1971: Beyond Borders
as Narrator (Voice)
Pullikaran Stara
as Rajakumaran
Masterpiece
as Edward Livingstone / Anto Antony
Puthiya Niyamam
as Adv. Louis Pothen Narimadan
Kasaba
as CI Rajan Zechariah
White
as Prakash Roy
Thoppil Joppan
as Thoppil Joppan
Pathemari
as Pallikkal Narayanan
Fireman
as Vijay Kumar
Bhaskar The Rascal
as Bhaskaran Pillai
Utopiayile Rajavu
as C.P Swathanthran
Acha Dhin
as Durgaprasad
Samrajyam II: Son of Alexander
as Alexander (archive footage)
Balyakalasakhi
as Majeed/Majeed's father
Gangster
as Akbar Ali
Varsham
as P.K. Venugopal/Venu
Munnariyippu
as C.K. Raghavan
King of Kings
as Shekarankutty
Manglish
as Tharakan Malik
Proprietors: Kammath & Kammath
as Raja Raja Kammath
Immanuel
as Immanuel
Kadal Kadannu Oru Maathukutty
as Mathukkutty
Kunjananthante Kada
as Kunjananthan
Silence
as Aravind Chandrasekhar
Thappana
as Samson
Bavuttiyude Namathil
as Bavutti
Cobra
as Raja / Sivadas Naidu
Jawan of Vellimala
as Gopikrishnan, Producer, Playback Singer
The King & The Commissioner
as Joseph Alex
Face 2 Face
as Balachandran
Shikari
as Abhijit / Karunan
Doubles
as Giri
Bombay March 12
as Sameer
Venicile Vyapari
as Pavithran
The Train
as Kedarnath
August 15
as Perumal
Vandae Maatharam
as DIG Gopi Krishnan
Kutty Srank
as Kutty Srank, Playback Singer
Yugapurushan
as KC Kuttan
Best Actor
as Mohan/Bombay
Pramani
as Viswanatha Paniker
Pranchiyettan & The Saint
as Pranchiyettan
Drona 2010
as Pattazhi Madhavan Namboothiri / Kunjunni
Anwar
as Narrator
Pokkiri Raja
as Raja / Madhurai Raja / Pokkiri Raja
Paleri Manikyam: Oru Pathirakolapathakathinte Katha
as Haridas / Murikkumkunnath Ahammad Haji / Khalid Ahammad
Kerala Cafe
as Passenger in the bus
Kerala Varma Pazhassi Raja
as Pazhassi Raja
Ee Pattanathil Bhootham
as Jimmy/Bhootham
Daddy Cool
as CI Antony Simon
Chattambinadu
as Veerendra Mallayya
Loudspeaker
as Mike Phillipose, Playback Singer
Annan Thambi
as Appu / Achu
പരുന്ത്
2008
Parunthu
as Parunthu Purushu
Roudram
as ACP Narendran
One Way Ticket
as Himself
Mayabazar
as Rameshan / Lakshmi Prasad
Twenty 20
as Adv. Ramesh Nambiar
Halla Bol
as Himself (uncredited)
Katha Parayumbol
as 'Superstar' Ashok Raj
Big B
as Bilal John Kurishingal
Kaiyoppu
as Balachandran
Ore Kadal
as Dr. S. R. Nathan
Mayavi
as Mahi aka Mayavi
Mission 90 Days
as Major Sivaraman
Nasrani
as David John Kottarathil
Palunku
as Monichan
Karutha Pakshikal
as Murugan
Balram v/s Tharadas
as Balram / Tharadas
Bhargavacharitham Moonam Khandam
as 'Current' Bhargavan
Prajapathi
as Devarmadom Narayanan
Thuruppugulan
as Gulan Kunjumon
Pothan Vava
as Kurisuveettil Pothan Vava
Rajamanikyam
as Bellari Raja
Thaskara Veeran
as Arakkalam Kochu Baby (Arakkalam Bhai)
Sau Jhooth Ek Sach
as Inspector Vivek
Bus Conductor
as Sulthanveettil Zakkir Hussein
Nerariyan CBI
as Sethurama Iyer
Rappakal
as Krishnan
Kaazhcha
as Madhavan
Vesham
as Appukuttan Menon
Vishwa Thulasi
as Vishwa
Sethurama Iyer CBI
as Sethurama Iyer
Aparichithan
as Raghuram
Black
as Karikkamuri Shanmugham
Vajram
as Thacharayil Devarajan
Chronic Bachelor
as Sathyaprathapan
Pattalam
as Major Pattabhiraman
Junior Senior
as Santhosh
Kaiyethum Doorath
as Adv. Gopinath
Phantom
as Phantom Pailey
Dany
as Dany
Karmegam
as Karmegham
Dubai
as Ravi Mammen
Anandham
as Thirupathisamy
Rakshasa Rajavu
as Ramanathan IPS
Kandukondain Kandukondain
as Major Bala
Narasimham
as Adv. Nandagopal Marar
Dada Sahib
as Dada Mohammad Sahib / Subedar T.M. Abubacker
Arayannangalude Veedu
as Ravindranath Menon
Valliettan
as Arackal Madhavanunni
Ezhupunna Tharakan
as Ezhupunna Sunny Tharakan
Megham
as Col. Ravivarma Thampuran
The Godman
as Amarnath
Pallavur Devanarayanan
as Pallavoor Devanarayanan, Playback Singer
Ethirum Pudhirum
as Kannan
The Truth
as DIG Bharath Patteri
Harikrishnans
as Adv. Harikrishnan (Hari)
Sidhartha
as Sidharthan
Elavamkodu Desam
as Jathavethan
மறுமலர்ச்சி
1998
Marumalarchi
as Rasu Padayachi
Swami Vivekananda
as Maharaja
Pudhayal
as Viswanath
Oral Mathram
as Hareendran
Kaliyoonjal
as Nandagopalan
Bhoothakkannadi
as Vidyadharan
Arasiyal
as Chandrasekhar
Surya Putrulu
as Prakash
Aayiram Naavulla Ananthan
as Dr. Anantha Padmanabhan
Azhakiya Ravanan
as Shankar Das
Hitler
as Mamangalath Madhavankutty
Indraprastham
as Satheesh Menon
Udhyanapalakan
as Sudhakaran Nair
Oru Abhibhashakante Case Diary
as Adv. Kuruvilla Aniyan Kuruvilla
No: 1 Snehatheeram Banglore North
as Vijayabhaskar
The King
as Thevalliparambil Joseph Alex IAS
Mazhayethum Munpe
as Nandakumar Varma, Playback Singer
Ormakalundayirikkanam
as Tailor Bhasi
மக்கள் ஆட்சி
1995
Makkal Aatchi
as Sethupathi
സാഗരം സാക്ഷി
1994
Sagaram Sakshi
as Balachandran
Vidheyan
as Bhaskara Patelar
Sukrutham
as Ravishankar
Vishnu
as Vishnu
Dhruvam
as Narasimha Mannadiyar
Jackpot
as Gautham Krishna
Aayirappara
as Shouwri
Padheyam
as Chandradas
Golanthara Vartha
as Ramesan Nair
സരോവരം
1993
Sarovaram
as Devadathan
Vatsalyam
as Meledathu Raghvan Nair
പാളയം
1993
Palayam
as Christi
Sainyam
as Group Capt. A. J. Eashwar
Dhartiputra
as Kapil Dev Singh, Jailor
Kilipetchu Ketkava
as Chidambaram
Pappayude Swantham Appoos
as Balachandran
Kauravar
as Antony
Johnnie Walker
as Johnnie Varghese
Soorya Manasam
as Puttu' Urumees
Kizhakkan Pathrose
as Pathrose
Swathi Kiranam
as Anantha Rama Sharma
Mahanagaram
as K. Viswanathan
Thalapathi
as Devaraj 'Deva'
Adayalam
as Capt. Hariharan
Amaram
as Achootty
Neelagiri
as Sivan
Kanalkkattu
as Nathu Narayanan
Inspector Balram
as Inspector Balram
Azhagan
as Azhagappan
Nayam Vyakthamakkunnu
as P. Sukumaran
Anaswaram
as Daniel D'Souza
Triyatri
as Mr. Mathews
No. 20 Madras Mail
as Himself
Kalikkalam
as Burglar with several names
Oliyambukal
as Arackal Baby Mathew
പരമ്പര
1990
Parampara
as Johny, Lawrence
Mathilukal
as Vaikom Muhammad Basheer
Samrajyam
as Alexander
Kuttettan
as Vishnu Narayanan
Iyer the Great
as Soorya Narayana Iyer
Kottayam Kunjachan
as Kottayam Kunjachan
പുറപ്പാട്
1990
Purappadu
as Viswanaathan
Midhya
as Venugopal
Ee Thanutha Veluppan Kalathu
as Haridas Damodaran I.P.S.
Oru Vadakkan Veeragatha
as Chandu Chekavar
Utharam
as Balachandran
Mahayanam
as Chandran
Artham
as Ben Narendran
Charithram
as Philipose Manavalan (Thampi)
Adharvam
as Anantha Padmanabhan
Carnivel
as Bharathan
Mrigaya
as Varunni
Mudra
as Supervisor Ramabhadran
Jagratha
as Sethurama Iyer
Nair Saab
as Major Ravindran Nair
Adikkurippu
as Adv. Bhaskera Pillai
1921
as Khader
വിചാരണ
1988
Vicharana
as Adv. Sethumadhavan
August 1
as Perumal
Oru CBI Diary Kurippu
as Sethurama Iyer
Dhinarathrangal
as Aravindan
മുക്തി
1988
Mukthi
as Haridas
Sangham
as Kuttapayi
Mattoral
as Balan
Thanthram
as Adv. George Korah
ശംഖുനാദം
1988
Sanghunadam
as Chandran
Manivathoorile Aayiram Sivarathrikal
as Dr. Vinayachandran
Sreedharante Onnam Thirumurivu
as Sreedharan
Nombarathi Poovu
as Dr. Padmanabhan
Adimakal Udamakal
as Raghavan
Kalam Mari Katha Mari
as Kamarudden
New Delhi
as G. Krishnamoorthy
Aankiliyude Tharattu
as Haridas
Anantaram
as Dr. Balu
Thaniyavarthanam
as Balan Maruthempilly
Kathakku Pinnil
as Thampi
Nadodikkattu
Producer
Pranamam
as DYSP Prathapan
Gandhinagar 2nd Street
as Balachandran, Producer
Rakkuyilin Ragasadassil
as Viswanathan
Aavanazhi
as Balram
Oru Kadha Oru Nunakadha
as Prof. Mohandas
Vartha
as Madhavan Kutty
Sayam Sandhya
as Sivaprasad
രാരീരം
1986
Rareeram
as Nandakumar
Veendum
as Vijaya Chandran
Kshamichu Ennoru Vakku
as Adv. Ravindranath
Geetham
as Yatheendran
Moonnu Masangalkku Munpu
as Dr. Rajasekhran
Ee Kaikalil
as Sultan Abdul Razak
Mazha Peyyunnu Maddalam Kottunnu
as (Guest Role)
Kochuthemmadi
as Sekharan Master
Shyama
as Viswanathan
Nandi Veendum Varika
as Mohandas C. K.
അടുക്കാന് എന്തെളുപ്പം
1986
Adukkan Entheluppam
as Srinivasan Nair
Poovinu Puthiya Poonthennal
as Kiran (Business Man)
Arappatta Kettiya Graamathil
as Zachariah
Kariyilakkattu Pole
as Harikrishnan
Kaveri
as Dr Hari
Malarum Kiliyum
as Balachandran
Padayani
as Sudhakaran
Aayiram Kannukal
as Dr. Sam/ Samuel George
Neram Pularumbol
as Brother Lawrence
Puli Varunne Puli
as Jayaraman
Anubandham
as Muraleedharan Master
Karimpin Poovinakkare
as Sivan, Producer
Makan Ente Makan
as Prakasan
Puzhayozhukum Vazhi
as Gopalan
Nirakkoottu
as Ravi Varma
Ente Kanakkuyil
as Mohan Kumar
Avidathepole Ivideyum
as Anirudhan
Ayanam
as Johny
Oru Nokku Kanan
as Jayadevan
Idanilangal
as Vijayan
Kandu Kandarinju
as Sreedharan
Katha Ithuvare
as Balachandran
Yathra
as Unnikrishnan
Thammil Thammil
as Dr. Rajagopal
Ee Sabdam Innathe Sabdam
as Dr. Ramachandran
Eeran Sandhya
as Madhavankutty
Kanathaya Penkutty
as Ram Mohan
Upaharam
as Dr.Jeevan Thomas
Iniyum Kadha Thudarum
as Ravindran
Vikatakavi
as Usman
മണിത്താലി
1984
Manithali
as Zulfikar
Enganeyundashaane
as Gopikuttan Pillai
അന്തിചുവപ്പു
1984
Anthichuvappu
as George Kutty
അക്ഷരങ്ങൾ
1984
Aksharangal
as Jayadevan
ആറ്റുവഞ്ചി ഉലഞ്ഞപ്പോൾ
1984
Aattuvanchi Ulanjappol
as S. N. Balachandran
ആരോരുമറിയാതെ
1984
Aarorumariyathe
as P. G. Venugopal
കോടതി
1984
Kodathi
as Chandhran
Ente Upasana
as Arjunan
Athirathram
as Tharadas
Ithiri Poove Chuvannapoove
as Balagopalan
Kanamarayathu
as Roy Varghese
Koottinilamkili
as Krishnanunni
Adiyozhukkukal
as Karunan, Producer
ഒരു കൊച്ചു കഥ ആരും പറയാത്ത കഥ
1984
Oru Kochukatha Aarum Parayatha Katha
as Dr. Surendran
Ethirppukal
as Kochu Baby
Akkare
as Ismail
Paavam Poornima
as Jayaraj
Lakshmana Rekha
as Sukumaran Nair
Vetta
as Ratheesh
Itha Innu Muthal
as Jayamohan
Oru Madapravinte Katha
as Balachandran
കൂലി
1983
Coolie
as Kunjali
Visa
as Shereef
Sesham Kazhchayil
as Jagadish
Maniyara
as Shameer
Naanayam
as Raju
Chakravalam Chuvannappol
as Surendran
Oru Mukham Pala Mukham
as Sankara Narayanan Thampi
Onnu Chirikku
as Unnikrishnan
Koodevide?
as Captain Thomas
Lekhayude Maranam Oru Flashback
as Prem Sagar
Sandhyakku Virinja Poovu
as Adv. M. S. Jayamohan
Iniyenkilum
as Divakaran
Kinnaram
as Balachandran
Changatham
as Dileep / Tony
Prem Nazirine Kanmanilla
as Mammootty
Rachana
as Gopi
Asthram
as Balu
Marakkillorikkalum
as Man at the Park
America America
as Ramesh
വീട്
1982
Veedu
as Rajasekhara Menon
ഇടിയും മിന്നലും
1982
Idiyum Minnalum
as Prabhakaran
Yavanika
as Jacob Eeraly
Sindoora Sandhyakku Mounam
as Deepthi's Father
ശരവർഷം
1982
Saravarsham
as Rajashekharan
Enthino Pookunna Pookal
as Sivaraman
Padayottam
as Kammaran
Postmortem
as Johny
Aa Divasam
as Sub Inspector Balachandran
Thadakam
as Jabbar
Ee Nadu
as Salim
Balloon
as Muthukoya
Ahimsa
as Vasu
സ്ഫോടനം
1981
Sphodanam
as Thankappan
Munnettam
as Rajappan
Oothikachiya Ponnu
as Thoman Kutty
Thrishna
as Krishnadas
Vilkkanundu Swapnangal
as Madhavankutty
Mela
as Vijayan
Kaalachakram
1973
Kaalachakram
as New Ferryman (uncredited)
Anubhavangal Palichakal
as Man in the crowd (uncredited)