Mammootty’s Birthday: Malayalam movie buffs were in for a warm surprise recently when Mohanlal made a special tribute to his childhood friend and fellow super star Mammootty. On the recent episode of Bigg Boss Malayalam, coinciding with Mammootty’s birthday, Mohanlal came onto the stage sporting a shirt emblazoned with Mammootty’s photos – an act which became a trending topic on social media immediately.
The shirt had a chic photo of Mammootty, and Mohanlal proudly sported it as he hosted the show to the rapturous delight of audiences. The moment wasn’t merely a birthday tribute to Mammootty, but also a moving gesture of how close these two Malayalam cinema legends were. Though healthy competition between the two fandoms has been a decades-long affair, this act kept everyone reminded of the mutual respect and love that the stars have for one another.
Twitter was abuzz with reactions, with fans lashing out against Mohanlal for his classy and sincere gesture. Hashtags such as #Lalettan #MammoottyBirthday and #BiggBossMalayalam soon started trending.
This is not the first time Mohanlal and Mammootty have expressed public respect for one another. Both of them, over the years, have spoken highly about each other’s performances and have enjoyed a camaraderie that is rare among top actors from any cinema industry.
Mohanlal’s national TV tribute was about more than fashion, it was about friendship, admiration, and the rich history they’ve shared together over the years. While fans celebrate Mammootty’s birthday today, this moment will go down as one of the most heartwarming tributes of recent Mollywood history.
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