Quick Info
| Profession | Actor |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 07/09/1951 |
| Age | 74 years |
| Birthplace | Chandiroor, Alappuzha, Kerala, India |
Latest News about Mammootty
12/07/2026
Reports said Mammootty had fully recovered from recent health issues and was preparing to return to filming. The update was widely welcomed by Malayalam cinema fans and colleagues, who had been concerned about his health.
09/07/2026
A new film with director Nithish Sahadev was launched for Mammootty in Kochi. The project’s pooja ceremony marked the formal beginning of the actor’s next venture.
23/06/2026
Mammootty received the Padma Bhushan at Rashtrapati Bhavan during the second Civil Investiture Ceremony for the Padma Awards 2026. He attended the ceremony in New Delhi with his wife Sulfath, daughter Surumi, and son Dulquer Salmaan.
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Bio/Wiki
| Real Name | Muhammad Kutty Panaparambil Ismail |
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| Nickname | Mammootty, Mammukka, Big M |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 178 cm |
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| Weight | 85 kg |
| Eye Color | Light Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Govt. High School, Kulasekharamangalam, Kottayam St. Albert's School and Government School, Ernakulam |
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| College | Sacred Heart College, Thevara Government Law College, Ernakulam |
| Qualifications | LLB |
Family
| Father | Ismail Panaparambil (Farmer) |
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| Mother | Fatima Panaparambil |
| Siblings | 3 |
| Spouse | Sulfath Kutty |
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Career
| Received the Padma Bhushan (2026), one of India's highest civilian honours, for his long-standing contribution to Indian cinema and the arts[3][4] | |
| Previously awarded the Padma Shri in 1998[3][4] | |
| Won multiple National Film Awards for Best Actor[4] | |
| Acted in more than 330 films in Mollywood over 4 decades[1] | |
| Portrayed double roles in over 15 films[1] | |
| Acted in multiple languages including Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, English, and Kannada[1] | |
| Received the Padma Bhushan in 2026, one of India’s highest civilian honours, for his long-standing contribution to Indian cinema and the arts |
Favourites
| Food | Chicken biryani |
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| Actor | Amitabh Bachchan |
| Actress | Lakshmi Rai |
Style Quotient
| Car Collection |
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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/mammootty/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Mammootty has acted in more than 330 films in Mollywood for over 4 decades. | |
| 2. Initially aiming to be a lawyer, he transitioned to acting after getting a role in the film Anubhavangal Paalichakal. | |
| 3. He has acted in multiple languages, including Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, English, and Kannada. | |
| 4. In 1998, he received the Padma Shri Award, a prestigious honor. | |
| 5. Mammootty has been awarded the National Film Award three times. | |
| 6. To find success, he briefly used his official name as Sajin for a film in 1981. | |
| 7. Despite initial reluctance, he portrayed B. R. Ambedkar in an English film in 2000. | |
| 8. McAfee once listed him as the "Most Dangerous Celebrity" due to cyber criminals targeting searches related to him. | |
| 9. He authored a book titled "Kaazhchappadu" and wrote a column for Malayalam Manorama. | |
| 10. Mammootty has portrayed double roles in over 15 films. | |
| 11. He is the brand ambassador of the Kerala Volleyball League and actively engaged in charity works. | |
| 12. Mammootty is known for his car collection and registration numbers, particularly using '369' for all his cars. | |
| 13. He also owns a distribution company called Mammootty Technotainment. |