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."

Earlier, Prime Minister Narendra Modi also congratulated Mohanlal on being honoured with the prestigious award. Modi tweeted that Mohanlal "epitomises excellence and versatility." He added, "With a rich body of work spanning decades, Mohanlal stands as a leading light of Malayalam cinema, theatre and is deeply passionate about the culture of Kerala."

In their official statement announcing the award, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting said, "Mohanlal's unmatched talent, versatility, and relentless hard work have set a golden standard in Indian film history."

Mohanlal is the second person from Kerala, after filmmaker Adoor Gopalakrishnan, to be honoured with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award. Last year, the government of India bestowed the award on veteran actor Mithun Chakraborty.