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Mammootty Honoured with Fourth Best Actor National Award, Receives Standing Ovation
✍️ India Today
🗓 22 Sep 2026, 07:31 PM
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Veteran actor Mammootty was presented with his fourth Best Actor National Film Award, prompting a standing ovation from the audience.
Veteran Malayalam star Mammootty was conferred the Best Actor award at the latest National Film Awards ceremony, marking his fourth win in the category. The accolade was presented by the President of India, and the actor’s acceptance was met with an immediate standing ovation from the gathered dignitaries and film fraternity.
Mammootty, whose career spans over five decades and includes more than 400 films, thanked the jury and highlighted the collaborative effort of his directors, co‑actors and technicians. He also expressed gratitude to the audience for their enduring support across regional and national platforms.
The award ceremony, held in New Delhi, celebrated cinematic excellence across India, with Mammootty’s win underscoring the continued relevance of Malayalam cinema on the national stage.
Mammootty, whose career spans over five decades and includes more than 400 films, thanked the jury and highlighted the collaborative effort of his directors, co‑actors and technicians. He also expressed gratitude to the audience for their enduring support across regional and national platforms.
The award ceremony, held in New Delhi, celebrated cinematic excellence across India, with Mammootty’s win underscoring the continued relevance of Malayalam cinema on the national stage.