Mammootty has congratulated Mohanlal on being conferred with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, India’s highest award in the field of cinema. The two, who have been an indispensable part of the Malayalam film industry for the last four decades, share a strong bond, which reflects on Mammootty’s congratulatory tweet.

He wrote, “More than a colleague, a brother, and an artist who has embarked on this wonderful cinematic journey for decades. The Dadasaheb Phalke Award is not just for an actor, but for a true artist who has lived and breathed cinema. So happy and proud of you, Lal. You truly deserve this crown.”