PERSONAL INFORMATION
Birth Name: Roshan Lal
Other Name(s): Universal Star, The Complete Actor
Full Name: Mohanlal Viswanathan Nair
Nickname(s): Lalettan, Laalu, Lal
Profession(s): Actor, Film Producer, Playback Singer, Film Distributor, Film Director
Date of Birth: 21 May 1960 (Saturday)
Age (as of 2025): 65 Years
Birthplace: Elanthoor, Pathanamthitta, Kerala
Zodiac sign: Taurus
Nationality: Indian
Hometown: Kochi, Kerala
Religion: Hinduism
Caste: Nair
Food Habit: Non-Vegetarian
Marriage Date: 28 April 1988
Age: 65 Years
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EDUCATION
School(s): • GLPS Mudavanmugal Primary School, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala • Government Model Boys Higher Secondary School, Thiruvananthapuram
College/University: Mahatma Gandhi College, Thiruvananthapuram
Educational Qualification: Bachelor of Commerce
PHYSICAL STATISTICS
Height: 5’ 7¾” (172 cm)
Eye Colour: Black
Hair Colour: Black
FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS
Marital Status: Married
Affairs/Girlfriends: Suchithra Balaji
Wife/Spouse: Suchithra Balaji (film producer, businesswoman)
Children: Son – Pranav Mohanlal (actor, playback singer) Daughter – Vismaya Mohanlal (author)
Parents: Father – Vishwanathan Nair (lawyer, former bureaucrat, retired Law Secretary from the Kerala State Government; died in 2007 due to age-related diseases) Mother – Santhakumari (homemaker)
Siblings: Brother – Pyarelal (actor; died in 2000 during a military exercise)
Wife: Suchithra Balaji
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
Debut: Film (Malayalam; As an actor): Thiranottam (1978) as Kuttappan Film (Tamil; As an actor): Gopura Vasalile (1991) as Accordionist Film (Hindi; As an actor): Company (2002) as IG Veerappalli Srinivasan IPS Film (Kannada; As an actor): Mythri (2015) as Mahadev Godke Film (Telugu; As an actor): Gandeevam (1994) as Captain Film (Malayalam; As a producer): Adiyozhukkukal (1984) Film (Malayalam; As a playback singer): “Sindhoora Megham” (1985) from Onnanam Kunnil Oradi Kunnil Film (Malayalam; As a director): Barroz: Guardian of D’Gama’s Treasure (2024) Short Film (Silent; As an actor): Reflections (2005) as a loner TV (Malayalam; As a host): Lal Salam (2017); aired on Amrita TV
Awards, Honours, Achievements: Awards National Film Awards • 1989: Special Mention for the Malayalam film Kireedam • 1991: Best Actor for the Malayalam film Bharatham • 1999: Best Actor for the Malayalam film Vanaprastham • 1999: Best Feature Film for the Malayalam film Vanaprastham • 2016: Special Jury Award for the Telugu film Janatha Garage • 2016: Special Jury Award for the Malayalam film Munthirivallikal Thalirkkumbol • 2017: Special Jury Award for the Malayalam film Pulimurugan • 2025: Dadasaheb Phalke Award (Swarna Kamal, Rs. 10 lakh) Kerala State Film Awards • 1986: Best Actor for the Malayalam film T. P. Balagopalan M.A. • 1988: Special Jury Awards for the Malayalam films Padamudra, Chithram, Ulsavapittennu, Aryan, Vellanakalude Nadu • 1991: Best Film (producer) for the Malayalam film Bharatham Abhimanyu, Kilukkam, Ulladakkam Best Actor • 1995: Best Actor for the Malayalam films Spadikam, Kaalapani • 1995: Best Film (producer) for the Malayalam film Kaalapani • 1999: Best Actor for the Malayalam film Vanaprastham • 2005: Best Actor for the Malayalam film Thanmathra • 2007: Best Actor for the Malayalam film Paradesi Filmfare Awards South • 1986: Best Actor for the Malayalam film Sanmanassullavarkku Samadhanam • 1988: Best Actor for the Malayalam film Padamudra • 1993: Best Actor for the Malayalam film Devaasuram • 1994: Best Actor for the Malayalam film Pavithram • 1995: Best Actor for the Malayalam film Spadikam • 1999: Best Actor for the Malayalam film Vanaprastham • 2005: Best Actor for the Malayalam film Thanmathra • 2007: Best Actor for the Malayalam film Paradesi • 2009: Best Actor for the Malayalam film Special Award for acting for the Malayalam film Bhramaram South Indian International Movie Awards • 2011: Best Actor for the Malayalam film Pranayam • 2012: Best Actor for the Malayalam film Spirit • 2013: Best Actor for the Malayalam film Pulimurugan • 2018: Most Popular Star in the Middle East • 2019: Best Actor for the Malayalam film Lucifer Kerala Film Critics Awards • 1988: Best Actor for the Malayalam films Paadha Mudra, Chithram • 1991: Best Actor for the Malayalam films Bharatham, Ulladakkam • 1999: Best Actor for the Malayalam film Vanaprastham • 2001: Natana Ratna Award • 2003: IIFA for Best Supporting Actor • 2005: Most Popular Actor for the Malayalam films Naran, Thanmathra • 2007: Best Actor for the Malayalam film Paradesi • 2008: Best Actor for the Malayalam films Kurukshetra, Pakal Nakshatrangal, Aakashagopuram • 2011: Best Actor for the Malayalam film Pranayam • 2013: Best Actor for the Malayalam film Drishyam • 2016: Best Actor for the Malayalam film Oppam • 2018: Best Actor for the Malayalam film Odiyan Asianet Film Awards • 2003: Best Actor for the Malayalam film Balettan • 2005: Best Actor for the Malayalam films Thanmathra, Udayananu Tharam • 2006: Best Actor for the Malayalam film Kirtichakra • 2007: Most Popular Actor for the Malayalam films Hallo, Chotta Mumbai • 2008: Best Actor for the Malayalam film Madampi • 2009: Best Actor for the Malayalam films Bhramaram, Evidam Swargamanu • 2010: Golden Star Award • 2011: Best Actor for the Malayalam films Pranayam, Snehaveedu • 2012: Best Actor for the Malayalam films Spirit, Grandmaster, Run Babby Run • 2013: Millennium Actor Award • 2014: Special Commemoration for ’35 years in Malayalam Film Industry’ • 2015: Crowned as “Superstar of the Millennium” • 2016: Best Actor for the Malayalam films Oppam, Pulimurugan • 2018: Best Actor for the Malayalam films Odiyan, Kayamkulam Kochunni • 2019: Best Actor for the Malayalam film Lucifer Other Recoginisations • 1977: Kerala State Wrestling Champion • 2003: Honoured by Indian Medical Association • 2009: Kerala State Athletics – Goodwill Ambassador • 2009: Limca Book of Records “People of the year” Award • 2010: “100 Most Trusted Indians” by Reader’s Digest • 2010: Kerala Handloom Industry – Goodwill Ambassador • 2011: Deccan Chronicle Survey – Most Popular Keralite • 2011: Nana Film Awards Special Jury Mention – Pranayam • 2011: Reporter TV Film Awards for Best Actor – Pranayam • 2013: Outlook India – “Most Influential Indian from Kerala” • 2013: Forbes India included his 1991 role in Bharatham as one of the “25 Greatest Acting Performances of Indian Cinema” • 2013: CNN-IBN survey on “100 years of Indian cinema” – 3rd position as India’s Great Actors • 2015 All-Kerala Advertisers Agencies Association honoured him with the title “Brand Icon of Kerala” for his contributions to advertising world.[104] • 2017: Indian Icon 2017″ Award by Friends of Bahrain • 2019: Pranavapadmam Puraskar • 2021: Goodwill Ambassador of Tuberculosis eradication campaign by health department of the Government of Kerala Honours • 2001: Padma Shri by the Government of India • 2009: Honorary Lieutenant Colonel by the Indian Territorial Army • 2010: Honorary Doctorate (D.Litt) by the Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit • 2013: Honorary Black Belt in Taekwondo by the World Taekwondo Headquarters, South Korea • 2018: Honorary Doctorate (D.Litt) by the University of Calicut • 2019: Padma Bhushan by the Government of India Achievements • Guinness Book of World Record for World’s largest charity box by World’s first fans association • Voice given to the longest documentary made in the world (as of 2023) Note : He has many more awards and accolades to his name.
MONEY FACTOR
Car Collection: • Range Rover • Kia EV6 • Hindustan Ambassador • Mitsubishi Pajero • GLS Mercedes • Landcruiser • Toyota Vellfire • Lamborghini
Salary/Fees (approx.): Rs 8 crore-Rs 17 crore
Assets/Properties: • An apartment on the 29th floor of Bhurj Khalifa, Dubai • A luxurious duplex apartment in Kundanoor in Kochi • A house in Chennai, Thiruvananthapuram, Ooty, Mahabalipuram • A villa in Arabian Ranches
Net Worth (approx.): Rs 376 crore
OTHER INFORMATION
Tattoo: On his right upper arm
Hobbies: Cooking, Collecting Antiques & Artifacts, Listening to Music, Reading Books
Social Media: • Instagram • Facebook • YouTube • Official Website
Other Relative(s): Father-in-Law – K. Balaji (film producer, actor) Brother-in-Law – Suresh Balaje (film producer)
Actor(s): Kamal Haasan , Robert De Niro
Actress: Sridevi
Film: Unnaipol Oruvan (Tamil, 2009)
Author(s): Osho , Jiddu Krishnamurti , Aurobindo, Ramana Maharshi
Cuisine: Japanese
Food: Omlette, Nadan Thattudosa-Chutney
Colour: Brown
Bike Collection, Other Vehicle: • Royal Enfield Classic Chrome 500 • BMW M Series Bicycle
Watch Collection: • GMT-Master • Patek Philippe Aquanaut Travel Time • Richard Mille 11-03 McLaren • Breguet tradition automatic • Rolex Yacht-Master • Montblanc Orbis Terrarum World Time • Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Diver Black
INTERESTING BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Mohanlal, a luminary in Indian cinema, spent his formative years in the nurturing environment of his maternal home in Mudavanmugal, Thiruvananthapuram. Growing up alongside his parents and brother, he was shaped by the values instilled in him from an early age. Uniquely, his father wished to forgo the family name, Nair, opting instead for his son to simply be known as Mohanlal. This decision would later become a defining aspect of the actor’s identity, allowing him to carve out a distinct persona in the film industry.
His journey into the world of performance began in earnest during his school days. At the age of twelve, while in the sixth grade, Mohanlal made his acting debut in a school stage play titled ‘Computer Boy,’ where he portrayed a 90-year-old man. His remarkable performance earned him the Best Actor award, igniting a passion for acting that would accompany him throughout his life. Fast forward to 1997, and Mohanlal found himself starring in ‘Guru,’ a film that marked a significant milestone as the first Malayalam entry to be sent to the Oscars, a testament to his burgeoning prowess in cinema.
The late 1970s and 1980s witnessed Mohanlal’s ascent in the Malayalam film industry, as he took on various roles that showcased his versatility. His portrayal of an antagonist in the 1980 film ‘Manjil Virinja Pookkal’ marked a turning point in his career. Not only did he earn his first salary of Rs. 2,000 for this role, which he selflessly donated to a local orphanage, but he also laid the groundwork for a legacy that would include numerous notable films like ‘Thenum Vayambum,’ ‘Ninnishtam Ennishtam,’ and ‘Kireedam.’ By the 1990s, his reputation had solidified, and he had become a household name in Malayalam cinema, further establishing his place with significant works such as ‘Gandharvam’ and ‘Drishyam.’
Beyond acting, Mohanlal has significantly contributed to the film industry as a producer, having produced acclaimed films such as ‘Nadodikkattu’ and ‘His Highness Abdulla.’ His artistic endeavors extend beyond cinema; he has engaged with theater through various plays, and his voice has graced numerous films. As a testament to his multifaceted career, he has also ventured into writing, authoring several books and screenplays. Additionally, his impact transcends the screen; he has been involved in initiatives such as the AIDS awareness campaign and co-founded the Jose Thomas Performing Arts Centre in Kochi. Even amidst controversies, like the criticism he faced for his blog on nationalism, Mohanlal has remained a figure of resilience, continuing to inspire as he navigates the diverse facets of his career while maintaining an active presence in the community and beyond.
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Note: All biographical information compiled from publicly available sources.