Mohanlal To Receive Dadasaheb Phalke Award Today
Malayalam cinema’s most cherished icon, Mohanlal, receives the Dadasaheb Phalke Award 2023—India’s highest recognition in the field of cinema. The honour, announced by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting on September 20, marks a defining moment in his illustrious journey spanning more than four decades.
The award is being presented today, September 23, 2025, at the 71st National Film Awards ceremony, celebrating his unmatched contribution to Indian cinema.
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Soon after the announcement, the veteran star took to X to express his heartfelt emotions. “Truly humbled to receive the Dadasaheb Phalke Award. This honour is not mine alone; it belongs to every person who has walked alongside me on this journey,” he wrote. He extended his thanks to his family, colleagues, fans, and well-wishers, adding that their love and encouragement have shaped him into the artist he is today.
Among the first to congratulate him was Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who hailed Mohanlal’s contribution to Indian cinema. In response, the actor posted a message of gratitude, writing that he felt “deeply humbled and profoundly honoured” and that the Prime Minister’s blessings filled him with “encouragement and joy.” He reaffirmed his enduring indebtedness to the art of cinema and to all those who have inspired him along the way.
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In its official statement, the Ministry described Mohanlal as “a legendary actor, director, and producer whose remarkable cinematic journey inspires generations.” The note further highlighted how his “unmatched talent, versatility, and relentless hard work have set a golden standard in Indian film history.”
Mohanlal began acting at just 18 with the film Thiranottam (1978), though it was released much later in 2005. His formal big-screen debut came with Manjil Virinja Pookkal in 1980, which introduced audiences to his natural charm and screen presence.
Since then, he has featured in over 400 films across Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, and Kannada cinema. His repertoire includes a wide range of roles, from commercial blockbusters to critically acclaimed classics, proving his status as one of the most versatile performers in Indian cinema.
Over the years, Mohanlal has bagged five National Film Awards, countless state honours, and recognition from film bodies across the country. Yet, the Dadasaheb Phalke Award marks a crowning moment—one that acknowledges his cultural impact on Indian cinema at large.
