
Mohanlal
Director, Film Distributor, Film Producer, Indian Actor, Playback Singer
Mohanlal Viswanathan, born 21 May 1960 in Kerala, is a legendary Indian actor, producer, and director, primarily known for his work in Malayalam cinema. With a career spanning over four decades and more than 400 films, he is celebrated for his versatility and natural...
Mohanlal Bio
Full Name | Mohanlal |
Nick Name | Lalettan |
Profession | Director, Film Distributor, Film Producer, Indian Actor, Playback Singer |
Height (approx.) | 5’ 10” |
Weight (approx.) | 77 kg |
Date Of Birth | Saturday, 21 May 1960 |
Age | 65 |
Birthplace | Elanthoor, Pathanamthitta, Kerala, India |
Zodiac Sign | Gemini |
Hometown | Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India |
Marital Status | Married |
Spouse | Suchitra Mohanlal |
Parents:
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Father
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Viswanathan Nair
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Mother
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Santhakumari Nair
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Siblings: | Pyarelal |
Net Worth | ~29 MN USD (RS 243cr) |
Debut: |
Movie - Manjil Virinja Pookkal |
Upcoming Movies: | Kanappa, Hridayapoorvam, Vrusshabha, Ram |
Quotes: |
“ Cinema is a student's life. You keep learning every day. “ “ An actor must have compassion—only then can he portray characters from different walks of life. “ “ I've always believed in doing characters that challenge me, not just those that please the audience. “ “ Success isn't the greatest teacher—failure is. That's when you truly understand yourself. “ “ A film without a soul is just images running on the screen.““ |
Awards: |
Kerala State Film Award (2022)
Asianet Film Awards (2023)
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Jul, 02 2025 15:07 PM IST
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Jul, 01 2025 19:07 PM IST
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Did You Know
Favourite Things
Food | Kerala cuisine, especially fish curry and rice |
Beverage | Tea |
Dessert | Payasam and ice cream |
Outfit | Comfortable and traditional outfits |
Brand | Adidas and Nike |
Color | Black and white |
Perfume | Jean Paul Gaultier and Calvin Klein |
Trivias
1. He is a trained magician and has performed live magic shows
2. He has acted in over 340 films across five Indian languages.
3. He was commissioned as an honorary Lieutenant Colonel in the Indian Territorial Army.
4. He co-owns the production company Pranavam Arts.
5. He owns a seafood restaurant chain in Dubai called The Taste of India.