In a significant announcement made on Saturday, September 20, 2025, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting confirmed that celebrated Malayalam actor Mohanlal will be bestowed with the coveted Dadasaheb Phalke Award for the year 2023. This highest honor in Indian cinema celebrates his legendary impact on the industry.
The Ministry took to ‘X’ (formerly Twitter) to share the news, highlighting that the award acknowledges Mohanlal’s “iconic contribution to Indian Cinema” as an exceptional actor, director, and producer.
Fans and film fraternity members can look forward to the official presentation, which is scheduled to take place at the 71st National Film Awards ceremony on Tuesday, September 23, 2025.
Born on May 21, 1960, Mohanlal’s remarkable career spans over four decades. He has graced the screen in more than 400 films, showcasing his versatility across Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, and Kannada languages.
His impressive accolades include five National Film Awards and numerous state honors. In recognition of his distinguished service to the nation, the Government of India also honored him with the Padma Bhushan in 2019.