Mammootty wins Padma Bhushan: Celebrities hail the Malayalam megastar calling him the 'pride of cinema'
Mammootty's Padma Bhushan win - A few actors from the Malayalam cinema industry have already expressed their joy over the actor winning this national recognition.
Last Updated: 10.44 PM, Jan 25, 2026
The country celebrated the film industry's titans for their significant achievements on the eve of Republic Day. In the meantime, Malayalis are ecstatic that Mammootty have won the prized Padma Bhushan. Now, celebrities are lauding and congratulating the actor for this new feat...
What are celebrities saying on Mammootty winning Padma Bhushan?
A few actors from the Malayalam cinema industry have already expressed their joy at Mammootty's national recognition.
Kamal Haasan congratulated the Chatha Pacha star on X. "We haven't acted together in any films. But from afar, we've been cherishing each other while directly critiquing one another, maintaining a friendship," he wrote.
Manju Warrier thanked the actor for "showing us how boundaries are broken and challenges are taken up, with a smile" at the outset. It's anticipated that more celebrity responses may surface soon.
What was Mammootty's reaction on winning Padma Bhushan?
Mammootty states that "nothing is bigger than the nation's honour" in his initial statement to Mathrubhumi News. In a few words, he also expressed his sincere gratitude. In 1998, Mammootty received the Padma Shri and the most recent honour is long overdue due to which his fans as well as Malayalam cinephiles are ecstatic and proud. The actor was in Thiruvananthapuram to accept the Kerala State Film Award for Best Actor for his role in Bramayugam, when the news of him winning this esteemed award was announced. Rahul Sadasivan is the director of Bramayugam, which can be seen on OTTplay Premium and Sony LIV.
Who are other winners of Padma Vibhushan, Padma Shri 2026?
The list of Padma Award winners for 2026 was made public by the Union government ahead of India's Republic Day celebrations. Late Bollywood actor Dharmendra received Padma Vibhushan posthumously. The Padma Bhushan award has also been given to playback vocalist Alka Yagnik. R Madhavan, Prosenjit Chatterjee, and Rajendra Prasad are also conferred with the Padma Shri this year. Actor Satish Shah received a posthumous Padma Shri.
Padma Awards 2026 FAQs
Q. Who all were awarded Padma Vibhushan posthumously?
A. Late Bollywood actor Dharmendra and former Kerala Chief Minister VS Achuthanandan were awarded Padma Vibhushan posthumously in 2026.
Q. Did Mammootty get Padma Bhushan?
A. Yes, Mammootty was accorded the Padma Bhushan Award in 2026 by the Indian government.
Q: Is Ikkis Dharmendra's last movie?
A: Yes, Ikkis marks Dharmendra's last movie. The veteran Hindi actor passed away on November 24, 2025.