Biography
Muhammad Kutty Panaparambil Ismail (born on September 7, 1951), popularly known as Mammootty , is a towering figure in Indian cinema, particularly in Malayalam films. With a career spanning over five decades, he has acted in more than 400 films, earning a reputation as one of the finest actors in the industry. His ability to embody a diverse range of characters has made him a legendary figure, admired for his deep voice, commanding screen presence, and meticulous approach to acting.
Mammootty's breakthrough came in the early 1980s with films like Yavanika (1982), which showcased his talent for portraying complex characters. His performance as Chandu Chekavar in Oru Vadakkan Veeragatha (1989) earned him his first National Film Award for Best Actor and established him as a leading star in Malayalam cinema. This film, along with others like Mathilukal (1990), directed by Adoor Gopalakrishnan, solidified his status as a versatile actor capable of taking on challenging roles.
Throughout his career, Mammootty has received numerous accolades, including three National Film Awards for Best Actor. His portrayal of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar in Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar (1999) is particularly noteworthy, demonstrating his ability to handle profound and socially relevant subjects. His performances in commercially successful films like The King (1995) and Big B (2007) showcase his versatility, appealing to a broad audience while maintaining a commitment to quality cinema.
Mammootty's impact extends beyond acting; he is also a philanthropist involved in various social causes, focusing on education and healthcare for the underprivileged. He has also ventured into production, establishing his own production company and supporting new talent in the industry. Known for his humility and discipline, he continues to work on diverse projects that challenge him as an actor and resonate with audiences.
In recent years, Mammootty has remained relevant, with films like Unda (2019) and Peranbu (2018) demonstrating his commitment to meaningful storytelling. As he continues to evolve in his craft, Mammootty’s legacy as one of the greatest actors in Indian cinema is firmly established, inspiring generations of filmmakers and actors alike.
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Filmography
Acting Credits (447)
Patriot
Dr. Daniel James
2026
Chatha Pacha: The Ring of Rowdies
Walter Lobo (Bullet Walter)
2026
Kalamkaval
Stanley Das
2025
Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra
Moothon (Voice)
2025
Bazooka
Caesar John
2025
Dominic and the Ladies' Purse
C.I Dominic
2025
Manorathangal
P K Venugopal
2024
Turbo
Turbo Jose
2024
Bramayugam
Kodumon Potti
2024
Yatra 2
Y.S. Rajashekar Reddy
2024
Abraham Ozler
Alexander Joseph
2024
Kaathal - The Core
Mathew Devassy
2023
Kannur Squad
George Martin
2023
Agent
RAW Chief Colonel Mahadev AKA 'The Devil'
2023
Christopher
Christopher
2023
Nanpakal Nerathu Mayakkam
James /Sundaram
2023
Malikappuram
Narrator
2022
Rorschach
Luke Antony
2022
Pathonpatham Noottandu
Self - Narrator (voice)
2022
Priyan Ottathilaanu
Self
2022
Puzhu
Kuttan
2022
CBI 5: The Brain
Sethurama Iyer
2022
Jana Gana Mana
Self - Narrator (voice)
2022
Bheeshma Parvam
Michael
2022
One
Kadakkal Chandran
2021
The Priest
Fr. Carmen Benedict
2021
Family - A Made at Home Short Film
2020
Shylock
Boss / Devan
2020
Mamangam
Chandroth Valiya Panicker / Kurup
2019
Ganagandharvan
Kalasadhan Ullaas
2019
Pathinettam Padi
John Abraham Palackal
2019
Unda
S. I. Manikandan C.P.
2019
Madura Raja
'Madhura' Raja
2019
Yatra
Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy
2019
Peranbu
Amudhavan
2019
Odiyan
Self - Narrator (voice)
2018
Oru Kuttanadan Blog
Hari
2018
Abrahaminte Santhathikal
Derick Abraham
2018
Uncle
Krishnakumar / KK
2018
Parole
Pullakkunnel Alex
2018
Captain
Himself
2018
Street Lights
CI James Abraham
2018
Masterpiece
Edward Livingstone / Anto Antony
2017
Pullikaran Stara
Rajakumaran
2017
Puthan Panam
Nithyananda Shenoy
2017
1971: Beyond Borders
Self - Narrator (voice)
2017
The Great Father
David
2017
8½ Intercuts : Life and Films of K.G. George
Self
2017
Thoppil Joppan
Thoppil Joppan
2016
White
Prakash Roy
2016
Kasaba
CI Rajan Zechariah
2016
Puthiya Niyamam
Adv. Louis Pothen Narimadan
2016
Pathemari
Pallikkal Narayanan
2015
Utopiayile Rajavu
C.P Swathanthran
2015
Acha Dhin
Durgaprasad
2015
Samrajyam II: Son of Alexander
Alexander (archive footage)
2015
Bhaskar The Rascal
Bhaskaran Pillai
2015
Fireman
Vijay Kumar
2015
Varsham
P.K. Venugopal/Venu
2014
King of Kings
Shekarankutty
2014
Munnariyippu
C.K. Raghavan
2014
Manglish
Tharakan Malik
2014
Gangster
Akbar Ali
2014
Praise the Lord
Joy
2014
Balyakalasakhi
Majeed/Majeed's father
2014
Silence
Aravind Chandrasekhar
2013
Daivathinte Swantham Cleetus
Cleetus
2013
Kunjananthante Kada
Kunjananthan
2013
Kadal Kadannu Oru Maathukutty
Mathukkutty
2013
Immanuel
Immanuel
2013
Proprietors: Kammath & Kammath
Raja Raja Kammath
2013
Bavuttiyude Namathil
Bavutti
2012
Face 2 Face
Balachandran
2012
Jawan of Vellimala
Gopikrishnan
2012
Thappana
Samson
2012
Cobra
Raja / Sivadas Naidu
2012
Shikari
Abhijit / Karunan
2012
The King & The Commissioner
Joseph Alex
2012
Venicile Vyapari
Pavithran
2011
Bombay March 12
Sameer
2011
The Train
Kedarnath
2011
Doubles
Giri
2011
August 15
Perumal
2011
Best Actor
Mohan/Bombay
2010
Best of Luck
Self
2010
Anwar
Narrator
2010
Vandae Maatharam
Gopi Krishnan
2010
Pranchiyettan & The Saint
Pranchiyettan
2010
Kutty Srank
Kutty Srank
2010
Pokkiri Raja
Raja / Madhurai Raja / Pokkiri Raja
2010
Pramani
Viswanatha Paniker
2010
Yugapurushan
KC Kuttan
2010
Drona 2010
Pattazhi Madhavan Namboothiri / Kunjunni
2010
Chattambinadu
Veerendra Mallayya
2009
Paleri Manikyam: Oru Pathirakolapathakathinte Katha
Haridas / Murikkumkunnath Ahammad Haji / Khalid Ahammad
2009
Kerala Varma Pazhassi Raja
Pazhassi Raja
2009
Kerala Cafe
Passenger in the bus
2009
Loudspeaker
Mike Phillipose
2009
Daddy Cool
CI Antony Simon
2009
Ee Pattanathil Bhootham
Jimmy/Bhootham
2009
Love in Singapore
Machu
2009
Nari
2009
Mayabazar
Rameshan / Lakshmi Prasad
2008
Parunthu
Parunthu Purushu
2008
One Way Ticket
Himself
2008
Twenty 20
Adv. Ramesh Nambiar
2008
Annan Thambi
Appu / Achu
2008
Roudram
ACP Narendran
2008
Halla Bol
Himself (uncredited)
2008
Katha Parayumbol
'Superstar' Ashok Raj
2007
Nasrani
David John Kottarathil
2007
Ore Kadal
Dr. S. R. Nathan
2007
Mission 90 Days
Major Sivaraman
2007
Big B
Bilal John Kurishingal
2007
Mayavi
Mahi aka Mayavi
2007
Kaiyoppu
Balachandran
2007
Palunku
Monichan
2006
Pothan Vava
Kurisuveettil Pothan Vava
2006
Karutha Pakshikal
Murugan
2006
Bhargavacharitham Moonam Khandam
'Current' Bhargavan
2006
Prajapathi
Devarmadom Narayanan
2006
Balram v/s Tharadas
Balram / Tharadas
2006
Thuruppugulan
Gulan Kunjumon
2006
Bus Conductor
Sulthanveettil Zakkir Hussein
2005
Rajamanikyam
Bellari Raja
2005
Sau Jhooth Ek Sach
Inspector Vivek
2005
Nerariyan CBI
Sethurama Iyer
2005
Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations
Self
2005
Rappakal
Krishnan
2005
Thaskara Veeran
Arakkalam Kochu Baby (Arakkalam Bhai)
2005
Thommanum Makkalum
Shivan
2005
Vesham
Appukuttan Menon
2004
Black
Karikkamuri Shanmugham
2004
Vishwa Thulasi
Vishwa
2004
Kaazhcha
Madhavan
2004
Aparichithan
Raghuram
2004
Vajram
Thacharayil Devarajan
2004
Sethurama Iyer CBI
Sethurama Iyer
2004
Pattalam
Major Pattabhiraman
2003
Chronic Bachelor
Sathyaprathapan
2003
Karmegam
Karmegham
2002
Kaiyethum Doorath
Adv. Gopinath
2002
Phantom
Phantom Pailey
2002
Junior Senior
Santhosh
2002
Dany
Dany
2002
Dubai
Ravi Mammen
2001
Rakshasa Rajavu
Ramanathan IPS
2001
Anandham
Thirupathisamy
2001
Dada Sahib
Dada Mohammad Sahib / Subedar T.M. Abubacker
2000
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar
2000
Valliettan
Arackal Madhavanunni
2000
Kandukondain Kandukondain
Major Bala
2000
Arayannangalude Veedu
Ravindranath Menon
2000
Narasimham
Adv. Nandagopal Marar
2000
Stalin Sivadas
Sivadas
1999
Pallavur Devanarayanan
Pallavoor Devanarayanan
1999
The Godman
Amarnath
1999
Ezhupunna Tharakan
Ezhupunna Sunny Tharakan
1999
Prem Poojari
1999
Megham
Col. Ravivarma Thampuran
1999
Thachiledathu Chundan
Kochu Kunju
1999
Ethirum Pudhirum
Kannan
1999
Swami Vivekananda
Maharaja
1998
Elavamkodu Desam
Jathavethan
1998
Sidhartha
Sidharthan
1998
Oru Maravathoor Kanavu
Chandy
1998
Harikrishnans
Adv. Harikrishnan (Hari)
1998
The Truth
DIG Bharath Patteri
1998
Marumalarchi
Rasu Padayachi
1998
Arasiyal
Chandrasekhar
1997
Kaliyoonjal
Nandagopalan
1997
Bhoothakkannadi
Vidyadharan
1997
Oral Mathram
Hareendran
1997
Surya Putrulu
Prakash
1997
Pudhayal
Viswanath
1997
Udhyanapalakan
Sudhakaran Nair
1996
Indraprastham
Satheesh Menon
1996
Aayiram Naavulla Ananthan
Dr. Anantha Padmanabhan
1996
Hitler
Mamangalath Madhavankutty
1996
Azhakiya Ravanan
Shankar Das
1996
The King
Thevalliparambil Joseph Alex IAS
1995
Makkal Aatchi
Sethupathi
1995
Ormakalundayirikkanam
Tailor Bhasi
1995
No: 1 Snehatheeram Banglore North
Vijayabhaskar
1995
Oru Abhibhashakante Case Diary
Adv. Kuruvilla Aniyan Kuruvilla
1995
Mazhayethum Munpe
Nandakumar Varma
1995
Sukrutham
Ravishankar
1994
Sagaram Sakshi
Balachandran
1994
Vishnu
Vishnu
1994
Ponthan Mada
Mada
1994
Vidheyan
Bhaskara Patelar
1994
Golanthara Vartha
Ramesan Nair
1993
Padheyam
Chandradas
1993
Kilipetchu Ketkava
Chidambaram
1993
Sainyam
Group Capt. A. J. Eashwar
1993
Sarovaram
Devadathan
1993
Palayam
Christi
1993
Dhartiputra
Kapil Dev Singh, Jailor
1993
Jackpot
Gautham Krishna
1993
Vatsalyam
Meledathu Raghvan Nair
1993
Aayirappara
Shouwri
1993
Dhruvam
Narasimha Mannadiyar
1993
Swathi Kiranam
Anantha Rama Sharma
1992
Pappayude Swantham Appoos
Balachandran
1992
Kizhakkan Pathrose
Pathrose
1992
Mahanagaram
K. Viswanathan
1992
Johnnie Walker
Johnnie Varghese
1992
Soorya Manasam
Puttu' Urumees
1992
Kauravar
Antony
1992
Neelagiri
Sivan
1991
Thalapathi
Devaraj 'Deva'
1991
Anaswaram
Daniel D'Souza
1991
Azhagan
Azhagappan
1991
Kanalkkattu
Nathu Narayanan
1991
Adayalam
Capt. Hariharan
1991
Inspector Balram
Inspector Balram
1991
Nayam Vyakthamakkunnu
P. Sukumaran
1991
Amaram
Achootty
1991
Parampara
Johny, Lawrence
1990
Ee Thanutha Veluppan Kalathu
Haridas Damodaran I.P.S.
1990
Kuttettan
Vishnu Narayanan
1990
Oliyambukal
Arackal Baby Mathew
1990
Iyer the Great
Soorya Narayana Iyer
1990
Kalikkalam
Burglar with several names
1990
Samrajyam
Alexander
1990
Mounam Sammadham
Raja
1990
Mathilukal
Vaikom Muhammad Basheer
1990
Midhya
Venugopal
1990
Kottayam Kunjachan
Kottayam Kunjachan
1990
No. 20 Madras Mail
Himself
1990
Purappadu
Viswanaathan
1990
Triyatri
Mr. Mathews
1990
Mrigaya
Varunni
1989
Mahayanam
Chandran
1989
Nair Saab
Major Ravindran Nair
1989
Jagratha
Sethurama Iyer
1989
Artham
Ben Narendran
1989
Carnivel
Bharathan
1989
Adharvam
Anantha Padmanabhan
1989
Utharam
Balachandran
1989
Oru Vadakkan Veeragatha
Chandu Chekavar
1989
Adikkurippu
Adv. Bhaskera Pillai
1989
Mudra
Supervisor Ramabhadran
1989
Charithram
Philipose Manavalan (Thampi)
1989
Mukthi
Haridas
1988
Thanthram
Adv. George Korah
1988
Mattoral
Balan
1988
August 1
Perumal
1988
Sangham
Kuttapayi
1988
Abkari
Vasu
1988
Manu Uncle
Manu
1988
1921
Khader
1988
Sanghunadam
Chandran
1988
Oru CBI Diary Kurippu
Sethurama Iyer
1988
Dhinarathrangal
Aravindan
1988
Vicharana
Adv. Sethumadhavan
1988
Nalkkavala
Babu
1987
Anantaram
Dr. Balu
1987
Aankiliyude Tharattu
Haridas
1987
Manivathoorile Aayiram Sivarathrikal
Dr. Vinayachandran
1987
Thaniyavarthanam
Balan Maruthempilly
1987
New Delhi
G. Krishnamoorthy
1987
Kalam Mari Katha Mari
Kamarudden
1987
Athinumappuram
Ravindran
1987
Adimakal Udamakal
Raghavan
1987
Nombarathi Poovu
Dr. Padmanabhan
1987
Sreedharante Onnam Thirumurivu
Sreedharan
1987
Ithrayum Kalam
Varghese
1987
Oru Sindoora Pottinte Ormaykku
Roy Thampi
1987
Kottum Kuravayum
Damu
1987
Kathakku Pinnil
Thampi
1987
Ennu Nathante Nimmi
Mahesh
1986
Rareeram
Nandakumar
1986
Kochuthemmadi
Sekharan Master
1986
Rakkuyilin Ragasadassil
Viswanathan
1986
Sayam Sandhya
Sivaprasad
1986
Padayani
Sudhakaran
1986
Pranamam
DYSP Prathapan
1986
Geetham
Yatheendran
1986
Ee Kaikalil
Sultan Abdul Razak
1986
Nyayavidhi
Paramu
1986
Poovinu Puthiya Poonthennal
Kiran (Business Man)
1986
Aavanazhi
Balram
1986
Ice Cream
Thampi
1986
Moonnu Masangalkku Munpu
Dr. Rajasekhran
1986
Aayiram Kannukal
Dr. Sam/ Samuel George
1986
Nandi Veendum Varika
Mohandas C. K.
1986
Gandhinagar 2nd Street
Balachandran
1986
Aalorungi Arangorungi
Rajan
1986
Veendum
Vijaya Chandran
1986
Snehamulla Simham
Vaishakhan
1986
Adukkan Entheluppam
Srinivasan Nair
1986
Kaveri
1986
Poomukhappadiyil Ninneyum Kaathu
Dr. Isaac
1986
Neram Pularumbol
Brother Lawrence
1986
Arappatta Kettiya Graamathil
Zachariah
1986
Prathyekam Sradhikkuka
Suresh
1986
Malarum Kiliyum
Balachandran
1986
Kshamichu Ennoru Vakku
Adv. Ravindranath
1986
Kariyilakkattu Pole
Harikrishnan
1986
Vartha
Madhavan Kutty
1986
Mazha Peyyunnu Maddalam Kottunnu
(Guest Role)
1986
Ithile Iniyum Varu
Aravindan
1986
Shyama
Viswanathan
1986
Oru Kadha Oru Nunakadha
Prof. Mohandas
1986
Kandu Kandarinju
Sreedharan
1985
Thinkalazhcha Nalla Divasam
Gopan
1985
Karimpin Poovinakkare
Sivan
1985
Kathodu Kathoram
Louis
1985
Upaharam
Dr.Jeevan Thomas
1985
Kanathaya Penkutty
Ram Mohan
1985
Puli Varunne Puli
Jayaraman
1985
Aa Neram Alppa Dooram
Jameskutty
1985
Ee Lokam Ivide Kure Manushyar
Ummer
1985
Yathra
Unnikrishnan
1985
Nirakkoottu
Ravi Varma
1985
Idanilangal
Vijayan
1985
Iniyum Kadha Thudarum
Ravindran
1985
Puzhayozhukum Vazhi
Gopalan
1985
Ente Kanakkuyil
Mohan Kumar
1985
Ayanam
Johny
1985
Angadikkappurathu
Jose
1985
Oru Nokku Kanan
Jayadevan
1985
Parayanumvayya Parayathirikkanumvayya
Sreekumar
1985
Onningu Vannengil
Mohandas
1985
Manya Mahajanangale
Devan
1985
Oru Sandesam Koodi
Vijayan
1985
Katha Ithuvare
Balachandran
1985
Ee Sabdam Innathe Sabdam
Dr. Ramachandran
1985
Anubandham
Muraleedharan Master
1985
Oduvil Kittiya Vartha
Gopalan Kutty
1985
Makan Ente Makan
Prakasan
1985
Thammil Thammil
Dr. Rajagopal
1985
Eeran Sandhya
Madhavankutty
1985
Muhurtham Pathnonnu Muppathinu
Dr. MK Haridas
1985
Ee Thanalil Ithiri Neram
Vijayan
1985
Avidathepole Ivideyum
Anirudhan
1985
Akalathe Ambili
Ajayan
1985
Onnanu Nammal
Sethu
1984
Enganeyundashaane
Gopikuttan Pillai
1984
Itha Innu Muthal
Jayamohan
1984
Ente Upasana
Arjunan
1984
Sandyakkenthinu Sindhooram
1984
Akkare
Ismail
1984
Alakadalinakkare
Anand
1984
Anthichuvappu
George Kutty
1984
Idavelakku Sesham
Jayadevan
1984
Manithali
Zulfikar
1984
Kanamarayathu
Roy Varghese
1984
Vetta
Ratheesh
1984
Ethirppukal
Kochu Baby
1984
Aayiram Abilashangal
Devadasan
1984
Athirathram
Tharadas
1984
Aalkkoottathil Thaniye
Rajan
1984
Sandharbham
Ravi
1984
Ariyaatha Veethikal
Ravi
1984
Ithiri Poove Chuvannapoove
Balagopalan
1984
Mangalam Nerunnu
Babu
1984
Thirakil Alppam Samayam
Antony
1984
Adiyozhukkukal
Karunan
1984
Koottinilamkili
Krishnanunni
1984
Oru Kochukatha Aarum Parayatha Katha
Dr. Surendran
1984
Aattuvanchi Ulanjappol
S. N. Balachandran
1984
Lakshmana Rekha
Sukumaran Nair
1984
Paavam Poornima
Jayaraj
1984
Aarorumariyathe
P. G. Venugopal
1984
Onnum Mindatha Bharya
Achuthan Nair
1984
Adaminte Vaariyellu
Jose
1984
Chakkarayumma
Babu
1984
Aksharangal
Jayadevan
1984
Veendum Chalikkunna Chakram
Jose
1984
Kodathi
Chandhran
1984
Vikatakavi
Usman
1984
Changatham
Tony (Dilip)
1983
Prem Nazirine Kanmanilla
Mammootty
1983
Lekhayude Maranam Oru Flashback
Prem Sagar
1983
Asthram
Balu
1983
Saagaram Santham
Ananthan
1983
Marakkillorikkalum
Man at the Park
1983
Iniyenkilum
Divakaran
1983
Kodunkattu
Musthafa
1983
Nathi Muthal Nathi Vare
Raju
1983
Kaattaruvi
Vasu
1983
Visa
Shereef
1983
Sesham Kazhchayil
Jagadish
1983
Naanayam
Raju
1983
Aa Raathri
Ravi
1983
Maniyara
Shameer
1983
Oru Mukham Pala Mukham
Sankara Narayanan Thampi
1983
Koodevide?
Captain Thomas
1983
Chakravalam Chuvannappol
Surendran
1983
Rugma
Raghu
1983
Sandhyakku Virinja Poovu
Adv. M. S. Jayamohan
1983
Onnu Chirikku
Unnikrishnan
1983
Pinnilavu
Unni
1983
Prathijnja
Hamsa
1983
Coolie
Kunjali
1983
Ente Katha
Babu
1983
America America
Ramesh
1983
Mansoru Maha Samudram
Venugopal
1983
Oru Madapravinte Katha
Balachandran
1983
Eettillam
Sivan
1983
Oru Swakaryam
Usman
1983
Rachana
Gopi
1983
Guru Dakshina
John
1983
Himavahini
Gopi
1983
Kinnaram
Balachandran
1983
Theeram Thedunna Thira
Madhu
1983
Innalenkil Nale
Rahim
1982
Chiriyo Chiri
Self
1982
Keni
Babu
1982
Aa Divasam
Sub Inspector Balachandran
1982
Veedu
Rajasekhara Menon
1982
Pooviriyum Pulari
Ramesh
1982
Thadakam
Jabbar
1982
Amrutha Geetham
Suresh
1982
Vidhichathum Kothichathum
Vasu
1982
Padayottam
Kammaran
1982
Oru Thira Pinneyum Thira
Jayadevan
1982
Sharavarsham
Rajashekharan
1982
Ponnum Poovum
Salim
1982
Sindoora Sandhyakku Mounam
Deepthi's Father
1982
Postmortem
Johny
1982
John Jaffer Janardhanan
Janardhanan
1982
Enthino Pookunna Pookal
Sivaraman
1982
Chambalkadu
Beeran
1982
Komaram
Babu
1982
Yavanika
Jacob Eeraly
1982
Ee Nadu
Salim
1982
Idiyum Minnalum
Prabhakaran
1982
Balloon
Muthukoya
1982
Ahimsa
Vasu
1981
Oothikachiya Ponnu
Thoman Kutty
1981
Thrishna
Krishnadas
1981
Munnettam
Rajappan
1981
Sphodanam
Thankappan
1981
Mela
Vijayan
1980
Vilkkanundu Swapnangal
Madhavankutty
1980
Kaalachakram
New Ferryman (uncredited)
1973
Anubhavangal Palichakal
Man in the crowd (uncredited)
1971
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Bilal John Kurishingal
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