About Mohanlal
Mohanlal Vishwanathan Nair known mononymously as Mohanlal is an Indian actor, producer and singer who is well known for his versatile and natural acting in Indian cinema. He made his acting debut in the unreleased movie Thiranottam (1978), which was followed by a role as the lead antagonist in his first release Manjil Virinja Pookkal in 1980, his onscreen debut.
Antagonistic parts in several movies followed before Mohanlal established himself as a lead actor playing a wide variety of character types in comedy and action films amongst others. He was labelled a superstar of Malayalam cinema in 1986 after the success of Rajavinte Makan, in which he played an underworld don. Mohanlal became a film producer with the 1990 musical hit His Highness Abdullah and has also acted in a number of Tamil and Bollywood films. Of these, his notable roles were in Iruvar, directed by Mani Ratnam, and Company, directed by Ram Gopal Varma. As well as being an actor and producer, Mohanlal also owns businesses involved in film distribution, restaurants and packaged spices.
Mohanlal is regarded as one of the finest actors in Indian cinema and is a cultural icon in the Indian state of Kerala, where he was elected its most popular individual in a 2006 online poll conducted by CNN-IBN on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of Kerala's formation. In 2001, the Government of India honoured him with the Padma Shri, India's fourth-highest civilian honour, for his contributions to Indian cinema. He has won four Indian National Film Awards — two Best Actor Awards, one Special Jury Award for acting, and one Award for Best Film as producer along with six Kerala State Film Awards for Best Actor. In 2009, he became the first actor to be given the honorary rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the Territorial Army of India and in 2010 received an honorary doctorate from Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit, Kerala.
Filmography(2)
| Film | Release Date | Role | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
Haiwaan Thriller | 11 Sept 2026 | Actor | Upcoming |
 Family - A Made at Home Short Film | 6 Apr 2020 | Actor | Released |
Career Timeline
2 films · Debut 2020
Frequent Co-stars(8)
Mohanlal – Career & Contributions to Hindi Cinema
Mohanlal is one of bollywood's celebrated actors, having contributed to 2 hindi films in the hindi film industry (popularly known as bollywood), headquartered in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
Throughout their career, Mohanlal has collaborated with some of bollywood's finest artists, including Priyadarshan, Akshay Kumar, Saiyami Kher. These on-screen partnerships have resonated strongly with bollywood audiences.
Mohanlal has worked across multiple genres in hindi cinema, including Thriller, Drama. This versatility has made them a sought-after name across all kinds of bollywood productions.
Mohanlal made their hindi film debut in 2020 with the film Family - A Made at Home Short Film. Since then, they have steadily grown into one of bollywood's most recognised faces, building a loyal fanbase across Odisha and among the global bollywood diaspora.
Follow Mohanlal's complete filmography, songs, trailers and box office records on The Cinema Verse — the most comprehensive bollywood cinema database online.
FAQs about Mohanlal
How many hindi films has Mohanlal acted in?▼
Mohanlal has been part of 2 hindi films in bollywood, spanning genres such as Thriller, Drama.
What is Mohanlal's most popular hindi film?▼
Mohanlal's notable hindi films include "Haiwaan", "Family - A Made at Home Short Film". Visit each movie page on The Cinema Verse for detailed cast, songs and review information.
What is Mohanlal's role in hindi cinema?▼
Mohanlal works as a Actor in the hindi film industry (bollywood). Mohanlal Vishwanathan Nair known mononymously as Mohanlal is an Indian actor, producer and singer who is well known for his versatile and natural acti...
When did Mohanlal debut in bollywood?▼
Mohanlal made their bollywood debut in 2020 with the film "Family - A Made at Home Short Film".
What genres has Mohanlal worked in?▼
Mohanlal has worked in Thriller (1 film), Drama (1 film) in their hindi film career.