Mohanlal Wins Dadasaheb Phalke Award; Venkatesh Daggubati, Shatrughan Sinha, Anil Ravipudi Cheer For Lalettan's 'Legacy'

Actor Mohanlal has been honoured with India’s Dadasaheb Phalke Award, the country’s highest recognition in cinema. A National Award-winning actor, he has been part of the film industry for over four decades

and has starred in more than 400 films.

Venkatesh Daggubati Sends Best Wishes

Venkatesh Daggubati took to X and wrote, "Many many congratulations to Lalettan @Mohanlal on winning the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award! A true honour that celebrates your remarkable legacy and the generations you’ve inspired."

Many many congratulations to Lalettan @Mohanlal on winning the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award! A true honour that celebrates your remarkable legacy and the generations you’ve inspired. ♥️

— Venkatesh Daggubati (@VenkyMama) September 23, 2025

Shatrughan Sinha Calls It Well Deserved

Shatrughan Sinha shared, "Heartiest congratulations! Truly very well deserved as Malayalam superstar, most talked about personality filmmaker a very very dear friend legendary @MohanLal for getting the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award. His rich body of work in cinema over decades speaks volumes of his dedication, commitments & outstanding contributions. God bless! Jai Hind!"

Heartiest congratulations! Truly very well deserved as Malayalam superstar, most talked about personality filmmaker a very very dear friend legendary @MohanLal for getting the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award. His rich body of work in cinema over decades speaks volumes of his… pic.twitter.com/wFZSq6rDm8

— Shatrughan Sinha (@ShatruganSinha) September 23, 2025

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Anil Ravipudi Congratulates the Superstar

Anil Ravipudi wrote, "Heartiest congratulations dear @Mohanlal garu, on being honoured with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award. This prestigious award is a tribute to your phenomenal contribution to Indian cinema and a celebration of the countless hearts you’ve touched across the world. Keep inspiring sir."

Heartiest congratulations dear @Mohanlal garu, on being honoured with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award 🙏🏻🏆This prestigious award is a tribute to your phenomenal contribution to Indian cinema and a celebration of the countless hearts you’ve touched across the world. Keep inspiring…

— Anil Ravipudi (@AnilRavipudi) September 23, 2025

Mohanlal Expresses Gratitude

Mohanlal said, "Truly humbled to receive the Dadasaheb Phalke Award. This honour is not mine alone, it belongs to every person who has walked alongside me on this journey. To my family, audience, colleagues, friends, and well-wishers, your love, faith, and encouragement have been my greatest strength and have shaped who I am today. I carry this recognition with deep gratitude and a full heart."

Truly humbled to receive the Dadasaheb Phalke Award. This honour is not mine alone, it belongs to every person who has walked alongside me on this journey. To my family, audience, colleagues, friends, and well wishers, your love, faith, and encouragement have been my greatest…

— Mohanlal (@Mohanlal) September 20, 2025

On the work front, Mohanlal will soon be seen in Vrusshabha, a multilingual epic gearing up for Diwali release on October 16. His recent release Hridayapoorvam, a feel-good drama which did well in the theatres, is set to have its digital premiere on September 26. The actor is also working on Drishyam 3, the third instalment in the blockbuster Drishyam franchise.