Mohanlal’s Special Tribute to Mammootty on His 74th Birthday Wins the Internet

Malayalam cinema icons Mohanlal and Mammootty have often been portrayed as professional rivals for over four decades. Yet, beyond the screen, their friendship has remained strong. That bond was once again celebrated when Mohanlal paid a heartfelt tribute to Mammootty on his 74th birthday during the latest episode of Bigg Boss Malayalam.

Mohanlal’s shirt with Mammootty’s pictures

On the Sunday episode, Mohanlal appeared wearing a vibrant shirt printed with some of Mammootty’s most iconic photos from different stages of his career. The shirt even featured a throwback image of the two actors together.

At the end of the episode, Mohanlal wished his longtime friend on behalf of the show and its channel:

“Dear Mammukka, I wish you a happy birthday on behalf of me, the Asianet team and the Bigg Boss team.”

Asianet later shared a video on Instagram showcasing Mohanlal’s unique outfit, which quickly went viral among fans.

Fans react with love

Even before the channel posted the clip, fans had already spotted the shirt in episode promos and shared screenshots on social media. One fan wrote on X (formerly Twitter):

“I don’t think any actor would wear a shirt with his colleague’s pictures like this. Only in Mollywood!”

Others flooded timelines with appreciation:

“What a beautiful gesture! Nobody like these two!”

“#Ettan wearing a shirt celebrating Mammukka—our Mollywood is blessed with such brotherhood.”

Mohanlal also shared a personal post on social media, writing: “Happy Birthday Dear Ichakka,” along with a picture of himself with Mammootty.

What’s next for the legends

The two stalwarts are expected to reunite on screen in their upcoming film Patriot. While Mammootty recently recovered from a health scare, he is preparing to return to filming soon.

With gestures like these, Mohanlal and Mammootty continue to remind fans why they remain the enduring pillars of Malayalam cinema—rivals on screen, but brothers at heart.