Kamal Haasan Congratulates 'Dear Friend Lalettan' Mohanlal On Dadasaheb Phalke Award Win: Richly Deserved Recognition

Malayalam actor Mohanlal received the biggest honour in Indian cinema, the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, during the 71st National Film Awards’ felicitation ceremony in New Delhi’s Vigyan Bhavan on September

23. It was indeed a proud moment for the entire Malayalam cinema, as he has become the second Malayalam actor to be honoured with a prestigious award after filmmaker Adoor Gopalakrishnan. Kamal Haasan recently took to X and congratulated his ‘dear friend Lalettan’ on his Dadasaheb Phalke Award win.

Kamal Haasan congratulates Mohanlal

Kamal Haasan shared a picture of Mohanlal receiving the greatest honour in Indian cinema at the 71st National Film Awards in his X post. The actor penned a sweet note while congratulating the Malayalam actor. Kamal Haasan wrote, “Delighted to see my dear friend Lalettan @Mohanlal honoured with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award. A true artist whose craft has touched millions and will continue to inspire generations. A richly deserved recognition.”

Let us tell you, Kamal Haasan and Mohanlal shared screen space in a Tamil film, Unnaipol Oruvan. The film was the remake of a Hindi film, A Wednesday.Also Read : Mohanlal Is Only The Second Malayalam Actor To Win The Dadasaheb Phalke Award; Do You Know Who Is The First? Coming back to Mohanlal, the actor delivered a speech at the ceremony after receiving the Dadasaheb Phalke Award. He said, “This moment is not mine alone; it belongs to the Malayalam cinema fraternity. I see this award as a collective tribute to our industry, creativity, and resilience. When I first received the news, I was overwhelmed not merely by the honour but by the privilege of being chosen to carry forward the voice of cinematic tradition. I believe this is destiny’s hand allowing me to accept this award on behalf of all those who have shaped Malayalam cinema with their vision and artists.” “Not even in my wildest dreams. So this is not a dream come true; this is far greater. It is magical and sacred. It roots me more deeply in gratitude and responsibility,” Mohanlal concluded.