Malayalam superstar Mohanlal received the Dadasaheb Phalke Award 2023, India’s highest cinematic honour, at the 71st National Film Awards on 23 September 2025. With a career spanning over 400 films across multiple languages, he is celebrated for iconic roles in Kireedam, Bharatham, Manichithrathazhu, Vanaprastham, and Drishyam.
A five-time National Award winner and recipient of the Padma Shri (2001) and Padma Bhushan (2019), Mohanlal is admired for his versatility and cultural impact. Leaders and celebrities, including PM Narendra Modi and Amitabh Bachchan, hailed the award as a fitting tribute to his unmatched contribution to Indian cinema.
