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Mohanlal to be honored with Dadasaheb Phalke Award for his remarkable contributions to Indian cinema
Superstar Mohanlal is set to be awarded the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award 2023 for his continued contributions to Indian cinema. It will be awarded to him at the 71st National Awards.
Mohanlal is not a new name amongst Indians owing to his illustrious career as a leading actor, predominantly in Malayalam cinema. Now, the legendary superstar is all set to be awarded the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award 2023 in recognition of his contributions to Indian cinema over the years.
Mohanlal to be honored with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award
Taking to their official X (formerly Twitter) handle, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting shared the news. They wrote, “On the recommendation of the Dadasaheb Phalke Award Selection Committee, the Government of India is pleased to announce that Shri. Mohanlal will be conferred the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award 2023.”
“Mohanlal’s remarkable cinematic journey inspires generations! The legendary actor, director, and producer is being honoured for his iconic contribution to Indian Cinema. His unmatched talent, versatility, and relentless hard work have set a golden standard in Indian film history. The award will be presented at the 71st National Film Awards ceremony on Sept 23, 2025.”
Here’s the official post:
Several personalities have congratulated the actor on his win, including Mammootty, Prithviraj Sukumaran, Manju Warrier, and many more.
Sharing his heartfelt words, Mammukka said, “More than a colleague, a brother, and an artist who has embarked on this wonderful cinematic journey for decades. The Dadasaheb Phalke Award is not just for an actor, but for a true artist who has lived and breathed cinema. So happy and proud of you, Lal. You truly deserve this crown.”
Mohanlal’s upcoming films
Mohanlal was recently seen in the movie Hridayapoorvam, directed by veteran filmmaker Sathyan Anthikad. The romantic comedy-drama follows the story of Sandeep Balakrishnan, a wealthy businessman who runs a cloud kitchen.
After being invited to his heart donor’s daughter Haritha’s engagement ceremony in Pune, Sandeep’s stay gets extended, leading him to undergo a profound change in his attitude towards life.
Apart from the L2E actor, the movie had Malavika Mohanan, Sangeeth Pratap, Sangita Madhavan Nair, Baburaj, Siddique, and more in key roles. The film is slated to stream on JioHotstar from September 26, 2025.
Looking ahead, Mohanlal will be seen in cameo roles in Mammootty starrer Patriot (MMMN) and Dileep’s Bha Bha Ba. The actor also has films like Vrusshabha and Drishyam 3 in the pipeline.
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