Hyderabad, Sept. 21 -- Malayalam superstar Mohanlal has been chosen for the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award, India's highest honor in cinema. The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting announced the news on September 20, 2025, stating that he will be conferred with the award at the 71st National Film Awards in New Delhi on September 23. The ministry praised Mohanlal's unmatched contribution to Indian cinema and his inspiring journey over the decades.

Prime Minister's Congratulations

Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Mohanlal on social media. He described the actor as a "leading light of Malayalam cinema" and highlighted his excellence across films in Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Hindi. Modi noted that Mohanlal's ...