Mohanlal is one of the most celebrated actors in Indian cinema. He is also a producer and director. The superstar has left his mark in the hearts of the Indian audience for the past several years. His unforgettable performance, incredible acting, and amazing and natural work have made people appreciate him a lot. The director-actor has given a lot of memorable performances, like in Thudarum, Lucifer, Hridayapoorvam, Kannappa, and Drishyam. Now, the superstar is making headlines once again. But this is not for a movie but for his amazing achievement. The man is all set to receive a Dadasaheb Phalke Award. This is a proud moment for everyone, but especially the Malayalam film industry.
MIB makes the announcement.
Yesterday, on September 20, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) shared a post on their official X account, where they made the announcement of Mohanlal getting the Dadasaheb Phalke award for his contribution to cinema at the 71st National Film Awards. The awards are going to take place on September 23, 2025. In the said post, the ministry talked about Mohanlal's remarkable journey, which inspires generations. The post read, ""On the recommendation of the Dadasaheb Phalke Award Selection Committee, the Government of India is pleased to announce that Shri. Mohanlal will be conferred the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award 2023."
On the recommendation of the Dadasaheb Phalke Award Selection Committee, the Government of India is pleased to announce that Shri. Mohanlal will be conferred the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award 2023.
Mohanlal's remarkable cinematic journey inspires generations! ?
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Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (@MIB_India) September 20, 2025
Narendra Modi congratulates Mohanlal
Soon after the official announcement made by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, the prime minister of India, Narendra Modi, also took to X (formerly Twitter). There, he congratulated the Malayalam industry legend for receiving the Dadasaheb Phalke award.
In the post, he wrote, "Shri Mohanlal Ji epitomizes excellence and versatility. With a rich body of work spanning decades, he stands as a leading light of Malayalam cinema and theater and is deeply passionate about the culture of Kerala. He has also delivered remarkable performances in Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, and Hindi films. His cinematic and theatrical brilliance across mediums is truly inspiring."
Shri Mohanlal Ji epitomises excellence and versatility. With a rich body of work spanning decades, he stands as a leading light of Malayalam cinema, theatre and is deeply passionate about the culture of Kerala. He has also delivered remarkable performances in Telugu, Tamil, https://t.co/4MWI1oFJsJ pic.twitter.com/P0DkKg1FWL
Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 20, 2025
Netizens react to the news
Soon after the news broke out, people took to X to share their opinions on this as well. One user commented, "Well deserved! His performance in Drishyam still gives me chills. Malayalam cinema's finest." Another added, "A legend whose artistry transcends languages and generations. Congratulations to Shri Mohanlal Ji on the Dadasaheb Phalke Award a truly deserved recognition for his unparalleled contribution to Indian cinema."
A little more about Mohanlal
Mohanlal Viswanathan was born on May 21, 1960, in Kerala. The man began his acting career in 1978, with his first film being the Malayalam film, Thiranottam. Since then, the actor has given us a lot of memorable performances like Kireedam, Vanaprastham, Pulimurugan, and more. In his career, the man has won several prestigious awards, like the Padma Shri, the Padma Bhushan, and 5 National Awards.
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