India, Sept. 21 -- September 20, 2025, turned out to be a day to rejoice and remember for Malayalis world over and fans of Malayalam cinema. Mohanlal, hailed as the Complete Actor of Malayalam, was bestowed with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, joining the most elite group of film actors and technicians that the Indian cinema has ever seen. There is little doubt in anyone's mind as to why Mohanlal, Malayali's own Lalettan, truly deserves the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, but let's backtrack and trace the actor's illustrious career trajectory, spanning over four decades which is marked by five National Awards, that more than justifies the honour.

Watch Mohanlal's best performances from the debut Manjil Virinja Pookkal to Manichithrathazhu and Thudar...