Chiranjeevi Congratulates Mohanlal On Dadasaheb Falke Honour

Mohanlal, the renowned Malayalam actor, will receive the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award on September 23, 2025, at the 71st National Film Awards ceremony in New Delhi. This honor recognizes his outstanding contributions to Indian cinema over four decades. Chiranjeevi, a fellow superstar, took to social media to congratulate Mohanlal, sharing a heartfelt post with a photo of the two warmly embracing. "My dear Lalettan, heartfelt congratulations on being honored with the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award. Your remarkable journey and iconic performances have enriched Indian cinema. Truly a well-deserved recognition," Chiranjeevi wrote.

The Dadasaheb Phalke Award is India's highest honor in cinema, and Mohanlal becomes the second Malayali film figure to receive this lifetime achievement award after filmmaker Adoor Gopalakrishnan. Prime Minister Narendra Modi also congratulated Mohanlal, praising his versatility and long-standing impact on Indian screens. Mohanlal has acted in over 400 films across multiple languages, including Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Hindi.

Mohanlal's upcoming projects include the multilingual period epic "Vrusshabha," set for release on Diwali, October 16. His recent film "Hridayapoorvam" will premiere digitally on September 26. Mohanlal has also announced the start of "Drishyam 3" shooting, with Jeethu Joseph returning as director, just a day before the award ceremony. Chiranjeevi has multiple projects lined up, including "Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu" and "Vishwambhara," promising an exciting year for fans.

The Dadasaheb Phalke Award recognizes Mohanlal's iconic contribution to Indian cinema, marked by his unmatched talent, versatility, and relentless hard work. With a career spanning over 40 years, Mohanlal has set a golden standard in Indian film history, inspiring generations with his performances.