The Chief Minister of Kerala, Pinarayi Vijayan, presented the actor with a citation written by poet Prabha Varma on behalf of the Kerala government at the 'Malayalam Vanolam Lalsalam' event.
Actress-politician Kangana Ranaut expressed her happiness for South superstar Mohanlal, who was conferred with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award by President Droupadi Murmu at the 71st National Award ceremony in New Delhi on Tuesday.
Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw in his remarks on stage congratulated Mohanlal. "Congratulations to the Real OG Mohanlal. Thaangal oru uggran actor aanu(You are a great actor)" the minister said.
South superstar Mohanlal was conferred with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award by the President Droupadi Murmu at the 71st National Awards ceremony at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi on Tuesday.
Many celebrities came forward to congratulate Mohanlal on the achievement; however, the sweetest message came from his daughter, Vismaya. She expressed happiness at her dad's achievement and called him an "incredible artist"
Actor Mohanlal will soon receive Indian cinema's highest honour, the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, at the 71st National Film Awards, set to take place on September 23.
The President of YSR Congress Party (YSRCP), YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, on Sunday extended his wishes to veteran actor Mohanlal after he was announced as the recipient of the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award, India's highest honour in cinema.
Actor Mohanlal, who will be honoured with the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award at the 71st National Film Awards, spoke to the media on Sunday and shared his feelings about the recognition.
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu congratulated veteran actor Mohanlal for being conferred with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, India's highest honor in cinema.