The entertainment world is buzzing with exciting news! Mohanlal, the beloved superstar of Malayalam cinema, is set to receive the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award. This big honor for his amazing work in movies was announced on Saturday. Right away, stars from all over, both from the South and Bollywood, began sharing their joy and sending congratulations.
Mohanlal will be given the Dadasaheb Phalke honor for his incredible contributions to the film industry. The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting made this official announcement. He will collect the award on September 23 at the 71st National Film Awards ceremony. As soon as this fantastic news broke, celebrities quickly shared their reactions. Many famous personalities expressed their happiness for Mohanlal receiving this distinguished award.
Bollywood Stars Shower Praise
Everyone in the industry seems thrilled for the veteran actor. Many colleagues took to social media to celebrate. It’s clear that Mohanlal is highly respected by his peers.
Akshay Kumar, the Bollywood actor, posted a heartfelt message for Mohanlal. He wrote, “Heartiest congratulations, Mohanlal sir, on being honoured with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award. Every time I’ve had the chance to meet you or observe your work, it’s been like sitting in the front row of the greatest acting school ever. This recognition is so richly deserved.” His words truly show how much he admires Mohanlal’s talent.
Heartiest congratulations, @Mohanlal sir, on being honoured with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award.
Every time I’ve had the chance to meet you or observe your work, it’s been like sitting in the front row of the greatest acting school ever.
This recognition is so richly deserved.… pic.twitter.com/XovwKFTHDU
— Jolly Mishra – Asli Jolly from Kanpur (@akshaykumar) September 20, 2025
Ravi Kishan, another actor known for his work in Bhojpuri and Bollywood films, also shared his good wishes. He posted, “Hearty congratulations to legendary actor Shri #Mohanlal ji [@Mohanlal] on being conferred the prestigious #DadasahebPhalkeAward by the Government of India for his iconic contribution to #Indian cinema.” It’s a testament to Mohanlal’s influence across different film industries.
Hearty congratulations to legendary actor Shri #Mohanlal ji [@Mohanlal] on being conferred the prestigious #DadasahebPhalkeAward by the Government of India for his iconic contribution to #Indian cinema. pic.twitter.com/7CfDdjxGbb
— Ravi Kishan (@ravikishann) September 20, 2025
Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma joined the well-wishers on X (formerly Twitter) with a unique perspective. His post sparked some chatter. Ram Gopal wrote, “I don’t know much about #DadasahebPhalke except that he’s made the 1st ever film, which i dint see and I never met anyone who saw it, but from what I saw and know of @Mohanlal, I think Dadasaheb Phalke should be given the MOHANLAL AWARD.” It was a bold statement, showing just how highly he regards Mohanlal’s cinematic impact.
I don’t know much about #DadasahebPhalke except that he’s made the 1st ever film , which i dint see and I never met anyone who saw it , but from what I saw and know of @Mohanlal , I think Dadasaheb Phalke should be given the MOHANLAL AWARD 💐🔥💪
— Ram Gopal Varma (@RGVzoomin) September 20, 2025