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 400 films, earning a reputation as one of the finest actors in the 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 three 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.
In recent years, Mammootty has remained relevant, 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.
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P K Venugopal
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Adv. Nandagopal Marar
RAW Chief Colonel Mahadev AKA 'The Devil'
Devaraj 'Deva'
Appu / Achu
Antony
Major Bala
Luke Antony
John Abraham Palackal
Gopikrishnan
Kodumon Potti
Edward Livingstone / Anto Antony
Alexander Joseph
Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy
Phantom Pailey
Kadakkal Chandran
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Caesar John
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Gopinathan
Karikkamuri Shanmugham
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Fr. Carmen Benedict
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Himself (uncredited)
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Nathu Narayanan
'Madhura' Raja
Balan Maruthempilly
Murugan
Gulan Kunjumon
Thoppil Joppan
G. Krishnamoorthy
Bhaskaran Pillai
Chandroth Valiya Panicker / Kurup
Turbo Jose
Sethurama Iyer
Sethurama Iyer
Sethurama Iyer
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Mahi aka Mayavi
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Derick Abraham
Arackal Madhavanunni
Thevalliparambil Joseph Alex IAS
Narasimha Mannadiyar
Ismail
Haridas Damodaran I.P.S.
Nandakumar Varma
George Martin
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Bellari Raja
Hari
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Mathukkutty
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Burglar with several names
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Soorya Narayana Iyer
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Balachandran
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Mohandas C. K.
Devarajan
Balram / Tharadas
Raghuram
'Superstar' Ashok Raj
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Krishnan
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Vijaya Chandran
P. Sukumaran
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Jayadevan
Balagopalan
Ravindranath Menon
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Pallikkal Narayanan
Giri
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Zulfikar
Jose
Rajasekhara Menon
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Anantha Rama Sharma
Vijayabhaskar
Chandhran
Viswanatha Paniker
Karmegham
Rahim
Balachandran
Vasu
Santhosh
Pattazhi Madhavan Namboothiri / Kunjunni
Shekarankutty
Khader
Veerendra Mallaiah
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Meledathu Raghvan Nair
Self - Narrator (voice)
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Prakash Roy
Unnikrishnan
Roy Varghese
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Tailor Bhasi
Damu
Philipose Manavalan (Thampi)
S. N. Balachandran
Col. Ravivarma Thampuran
Ram Mohan
Nithyananda Shenoy
Mike
Usman
Madhavan Kutty
Ravi Varma
Major Sivaraman
Dr. Rajasekhran
Chandran
Daniel D'Souza
Hamsa
Appukuttan Menon
P. G. Venugopal
Raja / Sivadas Naidu
Raja Raja Kammath
Maharaja
Dr. S. R. Nathan
Sethurama Iyer
Rasu Padayachi
Samson
Vijayan
David John Kottarathil
Sivaraman
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Karunan
CI Antony Simon
Jayadevan
Prem Sagar
Vasu
Balachandran
Narrator
Arakkalam Baby
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Jayaraman
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar
Jayamohan
Sreedharan
Vidyadharan
Shivan
Janardhanan
Johnnie Varghese
Muraleedharan Master
Rajakumaran
Ajayan
Adv. Louis Pothen Narimadan
Bavutti
Shouwri
Babu
Nandagopalan
Kammaran
Suresh
'Current' Bhargavan
Sethurama Iyer
Man at the Park
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Adv. Bhaskera Pillai
Mathew Devassy
Krishnakumar / KK
Dada Mohammad Sahib / Subedar T.M. Abubacker
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Mada
Balachandran
Sulthanveettil Zakkir Hussein
Viswanathan
Vijayan
Balachandran
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Ezhupunna Sunny Tharakan
Vijayan
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Mamangalath Madhavankutty
Venugopal
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Supervisor Ramabhadran
Himself
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Gopikuttan Pillai
Dr. Rajagopal
Sankara Narayanan Thampi
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Arjunan
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DYSP Prathapan
Balachandran
KC Kuttan
Hari
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Y.S. Rajashekar Reddy
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Thoman Kutty
CI James Abraham
Ravi
Devadathan
Deepthi's Father
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Balu
Suresh
Harikrishnan
Gopalan Kutty
Arackal Baby Mathew
Tharakan Malik
Chandran
CI Rajan Zechariah
Krishnadas
Vishnu
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Kuttapayi
Major Ravindran Nair
Kannan
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Jayaraj
Surendran
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Vijay
Vishnu Narayanan
Dr. Anantha Padmanabhan
Vaishakhan
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Haridas
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Ummer
Aravind Chandrasekhar
Dr. Isaac
Chidambaram
Johny, Lawrence
Adv. Ravindranath
K. Viswanathan
Satheesh Menon
Group Capt. A. J. Eashwar
Narendran
Man in the crowd (uncredited)
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George Kutty
Muthukoya
Sreedharan
Sivaprasad
Ramesan Nair
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Hareendran
Sudhakaran
Shameer
Vishwa
Viswanathan
Pavithran
Haridas
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Srinivasan Nair
Ananthan
Ravishankar
Dr.Jeevan Thomas
Himself
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Yatheendran
Gopi Krishnan
Jabbar
Jagadish
Sivan
Amarnath
Adv. Sethumadhavan
Gautham Krishna
Kunjananthan
Machu
Dr. Ramachandran
Sudhakaran Nair
Rajappan
Ravi
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Joy
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Sameer
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Chandradas
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Monichan
Prof. Mohandas
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Captain Thomas
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Sultan Abdul Razak
Usman
Raghu
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Dr. MK Haridas
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Gopi
Inspector Vivek
Akbar Ali
Pallavoor Devanarayanan
Krishnanunni
Dr. Vinayachandran
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Babu
Jayadevan
Ramesh
Kapil Dev Singh, Jailor
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Rajan
Roy Thampi
Sub Inspector Balachandran
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Varghese
Unnikrishnan
John
Parunthu Purushu
Perumal
Ramanathan IPS
Mohan Kumar
Divakaran
Ramesh
Dr. Surendran
Salim
Viswanath
Venugopal
Rameshan / Lakshmi Prasad
Ratheesh
Kochu Kunju
Paramu
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Babu
Durgaprasad
Zachariah
Vasu
Thankappan
Kamarudden
Sekharan Master
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Ameer
New Ferryman (uncredited)
Achuthan Nair