Mohanlal will be seen next in Marakkar: Arabikadalinte Simham. (Photo: Mohanlal/Twitter)
Mohanlal celebrates his 60th birthday today. Fondly known as Lalettan among his fans, Mohanlal has worked in over 300 films in a career spanning four decades.
Mohanlal’s fans are waiting for his upcoming films that will hopefully hit theaters after the coronavirus pandemic. The much-awaited films include Priyardarshan’s Marakkar: Arabikadalinte Simham, Lucifer sequel Empuraan, Jeethu Joseph’s Ram and his own directorial debut Barroz.
Marakkar Arabikadalinte Simham was originally scheduled to release in March 2020, but due to cinema halls being shut nationwide following the coronavirus outbreak, the film’s release was inevitably postponed.
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Not just films, Mohanlal is loved for his television appearance as well. The Drishyam actor is loved for his weekly appearances in Bigg Boss Malayalam. This year though, the journey of the show had to be cut short because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Mohanlal went inside the house to inform the contestants about the pandemic and had to temporarily call off the reality show.
On the occasion of Mohanlal’s birthday today, the who’s who of the Indian film industry has taken to social media to wish the versatile actor.
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan took to Twitter to write a birthday wish for the star. “Dear @Mohanlal, wishing you the best on your birthday. May you have a wonderful day and a special year ahead,” he said.
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After Drishyam, Mohanlal joins hands with director Jeethu Joseph once again for Ram. The action-thriller stars Mohanlal in the title role, while Trisha will be making her second venture in Mollywood as the female lead.
Today, Mohanlal announced Drishyam 2. He will be reprising his role as Georgekutty in the sequel, which will focus on the events that happen seven years after the high-profile case that shook a small Kerala town. Read more about the teaser here.
Mammootty on Thursday shared a special message for his friend and colleague Mohanlal, who turned a year older today. He got nostalgic about his over 30-year-long friendship with the 60-year-old star.
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“Happy Birthday @Mohanlal sir! Have a wonderful year ahead,” Vikram Prabhu tweeted.
Actress Rashi Khanna took to Twitter to share her birthday wishes for the star. “A very happy birthday to one of the finest actors we have! @Mohanlal,” the tweet read.
Actress Hansika Motwani posted her birthday wish for Lalettan on Twitter. “Wishing a happy birthday to the complete actor @Mohanlal sir #HappyBirthdaymohanlal ?. Lucky to have worked with you :) have a blessed year sir,” she wrote.
Kamal Haasan tweeted, "Dear Mr.@Mohanlal I liked you from your first film. I envied you for the constant quality of your work, that too with detractors lurking in every turn. I liked you even more when I worked with you. Long live my younger brother."
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Happy birthday Laletta @Mohanlal ud83dude0dud83dude0d pic.twitter.com/mrmUBGPEzc— Nivin Pauly (@NivinOfficial) May 21, 2020
Actor-director Prithviraj Sukumaran, who helmed Mohanlal starrer Lucifer, wished the actor on the eve of his birthday.