Mohanlal

Mohanlal Viswanathan Nair, professionally known as Mohanlal, is a renowned Indian actor, producer and playback singer who primarily works in Malayalam cinema. He was born on May 21, 1960, in Elanthoor, Kerala, India. He developed an interest in acting during his school years and later graduated from Mahatma Gandhi College in Thiruvananthapuram.
Mohanlal began his acting career with the film Thiranottam in 1978, followed by his theatrical debut in Manjil Virinja Pookkal in 1980. He gradually established himself as a leading actor through his performances in films such as Rajavinte Makan, Kireedam, Bharatham and Vanaprastham. His natural acting style and ability to portray diverse characters have earned him widespread recognition.
Throughout his career, Mohanlal has received numerous honours, including five National Film Awards, the Padma Shri, the Padma Bhushan and the Dadasaheb Phalke Award for 2023, announced in 2025. He married Suchitra in 1988, and they have two children, Pranav and Vismaya. With decades of experience in Indian cinema, Mohanlal remains a significant figure in the Malayalam film industry.