Mammootty: Age, Net Worth, Movies, Family, Personal Life, Awards, and Career Milestones

The momentum for superstars in the second half of this era belonged to Mammootty, whose real name is Muhammad Kutty Panaparambil Ismail. Over a 40-year career, Mammootty has delivered consistently high quality performances and displayed astounding range. Spanning across Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu and Hindi languages and having performed over 400 films in his career he has excelled at every role. The cineaste in him has swept many prestigious awards, making him a beloved name across Kerala and even beyond.

Mammootty: The Megastar of Malayalam Cinema

Full Name: Muhammad Kutty Panaparambil Ismail
Date of Birth: September 7, 1951
Place of Birth: Chandiroor, Alappuzha, Kerala, India
Nickname: Mammukka

Early Life and Education:

Born into a Muslim family; father Ismail Panaparambil, mother Fatima Panaparambil.
Completed schooling at Government High School, Kulasekharamangalam.
Obtained a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from Government Law College, Ernakulam.
Practiced as a lawyer before entering the film industry.

Film Career:

Made his acting debut in 1971 with the film Anubhavangal Paalichakal.
Rose to fame with Mela (1980).
Starred in over 400 films across multiple languages, primarily in Malayalam cinema.
Known for his intense performances and ability to portray complex characters.

Key Films:

Awards and Honors:

3 National Film Awards for Best Actor.
7 Kerala State Film Awards.
Padma Shri (1998) by the Government of India.

Personal Life:

Married to Sulfath Kutty.
Has two children: Surumi and Dulquer Salmaan (also an actor).

Other Contributions:

Mammootty is also a producer and philanthropist.
Involved in various charitable activities, particularly in the areas of health and education.

Public Image:

Revered as the ‘Megastar’ of Malayalam cinema.
Strong fan base across Kerala and the global Malayali diaspora.
Known for his professionalism, dedication, and maintaining a low profile off-screen.

Business Ventures: