List of awards and nominations received by Mammootty

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Mammootty at 62nd Filmfare Awards South

Mammootty is an Indian actor who works primarily in the Malayalam film industry.[1] He is regarded as one of the greatest actors in Indian cinema.Template:Citation needed Over a career spanning five decades, he has received extensive critical acclaim and numerous honours, including three National Film Award for Best Actor, eleven Kerala State Film Awards, eleven Kerala Film Critics Awards and Sixteen Filmfare Awards South. Mammootty holds the record for the most appearances in the final round of the National Film Award for Best Actor. He has been honoured at international film festivals such as the International Film Festival of India and the Muscat International Film Festival.

He has received several major civilian and academic honours. In 2026, he was awarded the Padma Bhushan by the Government of India for his contributions to Indian cinema. Earlier, he received the Padma Shri from the Government of India in 1998 and the Kerala Prabha from the Government of Kerala in 2022. He also received honorary doctorates from the University of Kerala and the University of Calicut.[2]

Mammootty received his first National Film Award for Best Actor in 1990 for Oru Vadakkan Veeragatha and Mathilukal. In 1994, he secured his second National Film Award for Best Actor for his performances in Adoor Gopalakrishnan's Vidheyan and T. V. Chandran's Ponthan Mada. In 1997, Mammootty received his third National Film Award for Best Actor for Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar, in which he portrayed the role of B. R. Ambedkar.

In 2013, an online poll conducted by CNN-IBN on their website as part of the 100 years celebration of Indian cinema ranked two of his films, Oru Vadakkan Veeragatha and Anantaram, amongst the "greatest Indian film ever".[3] On the centenary of Indian cinema in April 2013, Forbes included Mammootty's performance in Mathilukal on its list, "25 Greatest Acting Performances of Indian Cinema".[4] In 2019, Vogue India published a list of Biggest icons of south Indian cinema, labelled him as "Master". In 2005, Asianet called him "The greatest method actor to grace Indian cinema."[5]Template:Better source needed

He owned a film production company, Casino Films, which produced several of his films.[6] He formed a television production company, Megabytes, which produced television serials, the first being Jwalayay.[7] In 2022, he became one of the few actors in India to have completed 50 years in Indian cinema. Mammootty has been honoured at a few international film festivals like the Muscat International Film Festival and International Film Festival of India.[8]

Honorary awards

Year Award Honouring body Template:Abbr
1998 Padma Shri Government of India [9][10]
2010 Honorary Doctor of Letters (D.Litt.) University of Kerala [11][12]
2010 Honorary Doctor of Letters (D.Litt.) University of Calicut [13]
2022 Kerala Prabha Government of Kerala [14]
2026 Padma Bhushan Government of India [15]

National Film Awards

Year Nominated work Category Language Template:Abbr
1989 Template:Bulleted list Best Actor Malayalam [16]
1993 Template:Bulleted list [17]
1998 Template:Bulleted list English [18]

Kerala State Film Awards

Year Nominated work Category Template:Abbr
1981 Ahimsa Second Best Actor [19][20]
1984 Adiyozhukkukal Best Actor [19][20]
1985 Yathra, Nirakkoottu Special Jury Award [19][20]
1989 Oru Vadakkan Veeragadha, Mrigaya, Mahayanam Best Actor [19]
1993 Vidheyan, Ponthan Mada, Vatsalyam [21]
2004 Kaazhcha [22]
2009 Paleri Manikyam [23][20]
2022 Nanpakal Nerathu Mayakkam [24][25]
Best Film
2023 Kaathal - The Core Best Film [26]
2024 Bramayugam Best Actor [27]

Kerala Film Critics Association Awards

Year Nominated work Category Template:Abbr
1982 Yavanika Second Best Actor [28]
1984 Aksharangal, Kaanamarayathu Best Actor [28]
1985 Anubandham, Nirakkoottu, Kochu Themmadi
1987 Thaniyavarthanam, New Delhi [29]
1989 Mathilukal, Oru Vadakkan Veeragatha, Mrugaya [28]
1992 Soorya Manasam,[30] Aayirappara, Pappayude Swantham Appoos
1994 Sukrutham
2004 Lifetime Achievement Award Chalachitra Ratnam Award [31]
2006 Karutha Pakshikal, Kaiyoppu Best Actor [32][33]
2010 Pranchiyettan and the Saint [34]
2020 Lifetime Achievement Award Ruby Jubilee Award [35]

Filmfare Awards South

Year Nominated work Category Result Template:Abbr
1984 Adiyozhukkukal Best Actor – Malayalam Template:Won [36][20]
1985 Yathra Template:Won [36][20]
1990 Mathilukal Template:Won [37][38]
1991 Amaram Template:Won [39][40]
1997 Bhoothakkannadi Template:Won [36][41]
2000 Arayannagalude Veedu Template:Won [42][43]
2004 Kaazhcha Template:Won [36][44]
2006 Karutha Pakshikal Template:Won [45][46]
Template:— Legends (Honorary Award) Template:Won
1990 Azhagan Best Actor – Tamil Template:Nom [47][44]
1992 Swathi Kiranam Best Actor – Telugu Template:Nom [47][44]
2009 Paleri Manikyam Best Actor – Malayalam Template:Won [47][44]
2010 Pranchiyettan and the Saint Template:Won [48][44]
2014 Varsham Template:Won [49][44]
2015 Pathemari Template:Won [50][44]
2023 Nanpakal Nerathu Mayakkam Template:Won [51]
Best Film Template:Nom
Kaathal – The Core Best Actor Template:Nom [52]
Best Film Template:Nom
2024 Bramayugam Best Actor Template:Won

IIFA Utsavam

Year Nominated work Category Result
2016 Varsham Performance in Lead role - Male Template:Nom

South Indian International Movie Awards

Year Nominated work Category Result
2014 Immanuel Best Actor Template:Nom
2015 Varsham Template:Nom
2016 Pathemari Template:Nom
2017 The Great Father Template:Nom
2020 Unda Template:Nom

Ramu Kariat Awards

Year Nominated work Category Result Ref(s)
2009 Paleri Manikyam: Oru Pathira Kolapathakathinte Katha Best Actor Template:Won [53]
2015 Pathemari Template:Won [54]
2019 Mamangam Template:Won [55]

Asiavision Awards

Year Nominated work Category Template:Abbr
2011 Template:— Millennium Star [56]
2013 Kunjananthante Kada Best Actor [57]
2014 Munnariyippu [58]

Asianet Film Award

Year Nominated work Category Template:Abbr
2000 Arayannagalude Veedu Best Actor
2004 Kaazhcha, Vesham
2007 Ore Kadal, Big B, Kadha Parayumbol [59]
2009 Template:— Asianet Millennium Star Award
2010 Pranchiyettan and the Saint, Best Actor, Kutty Srank Best Actor [60]
2011 Template:— Cultural Icon of Kerala [61]
2012 Template:— Guest of Honour Award
2013 Kunjananthante Kada, Immanuel Best Actor [62]
2014 Varsham, Munnariyippu [63]

Vanitha Film Awards

Year Nominated work Category Template:Abbr
2007 Big B, Ore Kadal Best Actor [64]
2009 Loud Speaker, Paleri Manikyam: Oru Pathirakolapathakathinte Katha, Kerala Varma Pazhassi Raja [65]
2010 Pranchiyettan and the Saint [66]
2014 Varsham [67]
2024 Kaathal – The Core, Kannur Squad, Nanpakal Nerathu Mayakkam Best Actor [68]

Other major honors and recognitions

  • 2024: Mazhavil Entertainment Awards 2024 for Entertainer of the Year (Actor)[69]
  • 2020: Vaikom Muhammad Basheer Binale Foundation Award
  • 2020: Critics Choice Film Awards for Best Actor (Malayalam) - Unda[70]
  • 2019: Makudam Award for Best Actor - Peranbu[71]
  • 2015: P S John Endowment Award[72]
  • 2014: Kashmir International Film Festival - Lifetime Achievement Award[73]
  • 2012: Thikkurussy Foundation Award for Contributions to Malayalam Cinema[74]
  • 2010: Amrita-FEFKA Film Awards for Best Actor - Pranchiyettan and the Saint[75][76]
  • 2010: Inspire Film Awards for Best Actor - Pranchiyettan and the Saint[77][78]
  • 2010: Vellinakshatram Film Awards for Best Actor - Pranchiyettan and the Saint[79]
  • 2009: Surya Film Award For Best Actor for Paleri Manikyam: Oru Pathira Kolapathakathinte Katha[80]
  • 2009: Jaihind Film Award For Best Actor for Paleri Manikyam: Oru Pathira Kolapathakathinte Katha[81]
  • 2008: Jaihind Utsav Awards-Actor of the Decade (Special Award)[82]

References

  1. ↑ 50 years of Mammootty: 50 unforgettable moments from his films. The News Minute(2021-08-17). Retrieved 2022-11-16.
  2. ↑ "44th National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Archived from the original (PDF) on 28 September 2011. Retrieved 9 June 2011.
  3. ↑ "IBNLive Poll: Vote for India's greatest film of all time". CNN-IBN. 26 April 2013. Archived from the original on 15 November 2015. Retrieved 24 May 2013.
  4. ↑ 25 Greatest Acting Performances of Indian Cinema
  5. ↑ "ജീവിതമെന്ന അസംബന്ധനാടകം". (in Malayalam). Janayugom. 31 March 2010. Retrieved 22 July 2011.
  6. ↑ List of Malayalam Movies under the banner Casino Films. www.malayalachalachithram.com. Retrieved 2022-11-27.
  7. ↑ Mega Serials Mega Hits Archived 15 October 2007 at the Wayback Machine. Rediff.com. 28 October 2006. Retrieved 30 October 2007.
  8. ↑ Mammootty honoured at Muscat International Film Festival - Times of India. The Times of India(30 March 2014). Retrieved 2022-11-27.
  9. ↑ National Portal of India. www.india.gov.in.
  10. ↑ Mammootty treats fans with a magnificent photo as he completes 50 years in cinema. Times Of India(9 August 2021). Retrieved 19 November 2021.
  11. ↑ D.Litt. for Adoor, Mammootty, Umayalpuram Sivaraman(14 January 2010). Retrieved 14 June 2016.
  12. ↑ Highly educated Mollywood celebs. Times Of India. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
  13. ↑ Highly educated Mollywood celebs. Times Of India. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
  14. ↑ M T Vasudevan Nair chosen for Kerala's first highest state-level award. Press Trust of India. PTI. Retrieved 1 November 2022.
  15. ↑ Malayalam actor Mammootty honoured with Padma Bhushan Award by Government of India. Madhyamam Daily. Retrieved 25 January 2026.
  16. ↑ 37th National Film Festival, 1990. Retrieved 3 December 2014.
  17. ↑ 41st National Film Festival, 1994. Retrieved 3 December 2014.
  18. ↑ 46th National Film Awards, 2000. Press Information Bureau(India).
  19. ↑ 19.0 19.1 19.2 19.3 Kerala State Film Awards Winners List.
  20. ↑ 20.0 20.1 20.2 20.3 20.4 20.5 Southern Comfort: Mammootty is 64. NDTV. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
  21. ↑ Kerala State Film Awards 1993.
  22. ↑ Kerala State Film Awards 2004. Retrieved 16 January 2011.
  23. ↑ 'Pazhassi Raja' reigns supreme. The Hindu(9 April 2010).
  24. ↑ 'ന്നാ താൻ കേസ് കൊട്' ജനപ്രിയചിത്രം, ഷാഹി കബീർ മികച്ച സംവിധായകൻ: ചലച്ചിത്ര അവാർഡ് പ്രഖ്യാപിക്കുന്നു - Kerala Film Awards. Manorma Online News(21 July 2023). Retrieved 21 July 2023.
  25. ↑ സംസ്ഥാന ചലച്ചിത്ര പുരസ്‌കാരങ്ങൾ പ്രഖ്യാപിച്ചു; നൻ പകൽ നേരത്തു മയക്കം മികച്ച ചിത്രം; മമ്മൂട്ടി മികച്ച നടൻ, വിൻസി അലോഷ്യസ് നടി(21 July 2023).
  26. ↑ WINNERS of 70th Kerala State Film Awards - 2024(16 August 2024).
  27. ↑ Kerala State Film Awards 2025 winners Live Updates: Mammootty, Shamla Hamza win top honours; Manjummel Boys named Best Film. The Indian Express(2025-11-03). Retrieved 2025-11-03.
  28. ↑ 28.0 28.1 28.2 "കേരള ഫിലിം ക്രിട്ടിക്‌സ് അവാര്‍ഡ് 1977 - 2012". Kerala Film Critics Association. Retrieved 31 January 2023.
  29. ↑ An incomparable writer. The Hindu(3 July 2009).
  30. ↑ Sooryamanasam. Filmi Beat(22 November 2021).
  31. ↑ Dileep best actor, Geetu, Kavya share honours. The Hindu(29 January 2005).
  32. ↑ 'Karuthapakshikal' bags award. The Hindu(30 January 2007).
  33. ↑ Film Critics' Award for Mammootty, Padmapriya(30 January 2007).
  34. ↑ Critics award: 'Gaddama' adjudged best film(26 February 2011).
  35. ↑ Mammootty felicitated: Actor Mammootty has been awarded with the Ruby Jubilee Award constituted to commemorate the 40th year of his outstanding contributions to Indian cinema(21 October 2020).
  36. ↑ 36.0 36.1 36.2 36.3 Awards and Recognitions.
  37. ↑ http:// Refer Filmfare Magazine August 1991, 38th filmfare awards south
  38. ↑ List of Awards won by Malayalam movie Mathilukal. Times Of India.
  39. ↑ 39th Annual Filmfare Malayalam Best Actor Director Music(8 February 2017).
  40. ↑ List of Awards won by Malayalam movie Amaram. Times Of India.
  41. ↑ List of Awards won by Malayalam movie Bhoothakkannadi. Times Of India.
  42. ↑ Trophy time for tinseldom. The Hindu(24 March 2001).
  43. ↑ Arayannagalude Veedu Awards. Times Of India.
  44. ↑ 44.0 44.1 44.2 44.3 44.4 44.5 44.6 Mammootty Awards. Times Of India.
  45. ↑ Everyone loves the black lady. The Times of India(12 August 2007).
  46. ↑ 54th Annual Filmfare awards south Lifetime achievement award winners & Legendary honorary winners(27 January 2025).
  47. ↑ 47.0 47.1 47.2 Filmfare Awards winners. The Times of India(9 August 2010).
  48. ↑ The glitter, the gloss, the razzmatazz(3 July 2011). Retrieved 3 July 2011.
  49. ↑ Winners of 62nd Britannia Filmfare Awards South. Filmfare(27 June 2015).
  50. ↑ Winners of the 63rd Britannia Filmfare Awards (South). Filmfare(18 June 2016).
  51. ↑ Winners of the 69th Filmfare Awards South 2024 - Malayalam.
  52. ↑ Filmfare Awards South 2024 full winners list: Nani's Dasara, Siddharth's Chithha win big. Hindustan Times(4 August 2024). Retrieved 7 August 2024.
  53. ↑ Awards announced. The Hindu(16 December 2009).
  54. ↑ രാമു കാര്യാട്ട് ഫിലിം അവാര്ഡ്: പത്തേമാരി മികച്ച ചിത്രം മമ്മുട്ടി നടന്(18 December 2015). Retrieved 19 December 2015.
  55. ↑ മികച്ച നടന്‍ മമ്മൂട്ടി, നടി നൈല ഉഷ; രാമു കാര്യാട്ട് പുരസ്‌കാരങ്ങള്‍. Times of India(27 Jan 2020).
  56. ↑ "Adaminte Makan Abu gets Asia Vision's outstanding film award". The Times of India. 10 November 2011. Retrieved 11 November 2011.
  57. ↑ Mammotty, Kavya Madhavan bag Asiavision awards. Emirates 24/7(5 November 2013).
  58. ↑ Asiavision Movie Awards 2014. Gulfnews.com(15 November 2014).
  59. ↑ Ujala-Asianet film awards announced. The Hindu(13 January 2008).
  60. ↑ Mammootty, Mohanlal bag Asianet film awards yet again. NDTV(1 January 2011).
  61. ↑ Mammootty bags the Cultural Icon of Kerala at Ujala-Asianet film awards. Filmibeat(10 January 2012).
  62. ↑ 16th Ujala Asianet Film Awards 2014 - Winners List.
  63. ↑ 17th Asianet Film Awards: Mammootty, Manju Warrier Win Best Actor Awards [PHOTOS+WINNERS' LIST]. International Business Times.
  64. ↑ Vanitha awards for Mammootty, Meera Jasmine(7 February 2008). Retrieved 14 November 2014.
  65. ↑ "Vanitha Film Awards 2009 Announced" Template:Webarchive. Keraltv.com. 2010-02-11.
  66. ↑ "Mammootty, Mamtha win Vanitha Film award". Template:Webarchive Malayala Manorama. 2011-02-10.
  67. ↑ "Mammootty, Manju Warrier win Vanitha Film award". Template:Webarchive Malayala Manorama. 2015-02-12.
  68. ↑ Mohanlal Dances To Zinda Banda Song At Awards Ceremony, Plants Kiss On Mammootty's Cheek. Times Now(2024-04-23). Retrieved 2024-04-23.
  69. ↑ Mazhavil Entertainment Awards 2024: Jagathy is ultimate entertainer; Urvashi, Sathyan Anthikad honoured. Mazhavil Entertainment Awards 2024: Jagathy is ultimate entertainer; Urvashi, Sathyan Anthikad honoured. Retrieved 2025-09-10.
  70. ↑ Critics' Choice Film Awards 2020: Complete winners list.
  71. ↑ News18 Tamil Nadu announces the third edition of Magudam Awards. Indian Television Dot Com(21 October 2019).
  72. ↑ Mammootty Bags P S John Award(13 December 2015). Retrieved 19 February 2016.
  73. ↑ 'Balyakalasakhi' bagged awards in Kashmir International Film Festival(27 August 2014). Retrieved 19 February 2016.
  74. ↑ 'Aadminte Makan Abu chosen best film by Thikkurissy foundation(7 January 2012).
  75. ↑ Amrita FEFKA Film Awards Announced(2 June 2011).
  76. ↑ Amritha awards for Mammootty, Kavya and T D Dasan(2 June 2011).
  77. ↑ ഇന്‍സ്പയര്‍ ഫിലിം അവാര്‍ഡ് പ്രാഞ്ചിയേട്ടന്‍ മികച്ച ചിത്രം. Deshabhimani.com (22 May 2011). Retrieved on 20 December 2011.
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  80. ↑ Surya TV film awards announced. The Hindu(23 September 2010).
  81. ↑ Mammootty Wins Jai Hind TVs Best Actor Award. Geatimes.com(9 August 2010).
  82. ↑ Mammootty wins 'Actor of the decade'. The New Indian Express(15 May 2012).
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