Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Monday publicly apologised to legendary Malayalam actor Mammootty, following a political controversy that erupted over the actor's visit to a township in Wayanad built for families displaced by the catastrophic Mundakkai-Chooralmala landslide in 2
Leading Malayalam cinema stars including Mammootty, Mohanlal, and Prithviraj took to social media to hail the cricketer, praising his memorable feat against the West Indies.
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Sunday said that the announcement of the Padma Bhushan for veteran actor Mammootty was a moment of deep satisfaction and pride.
Veteran Malayalam actor Mammootty expressed his gratitude after being named for the Padma Bhushan in the Padma Awards 2026. While speaking to the media, he said, "Thanks," when asked about the announcement of the prestigious civilian award.
Adoor Gopalakrishnan and Mammootty are set to reunite after almost three decades. The actor-director duo last collaborated in the film 'Vidheyan'. They have earlier worked in films like Anantaram and Mathilukal.
Superstar Mohanlal's mother, Santhakumari, passed away on Tuesday in Kochi. The fans of Mohanlal arrived at the actor's residence to pay their last respects to his mother.