Lalettan Indian actor Mohanlal attends the trailer launch of Barroz: Guardian of Treasures (2024) in Mumbai, December 11, 2024. (more) Mohanlal Indian actor Ask the Chatbot a Question More Actions Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/biography/Mohanlal Feedback Corrections? Updates? Omissions? Let us know if you have suggestions to improve this article (requires login). Feedback Type Select a type (Required) Factual Correction Spelling/Grammar Correction Link Correction Additional Information Other Your Feedback Submit Feedback Thank you for your feedback Our editors will review what you’ve submitted and determine whether to revise the article.

　　External Websites Ask the Chatbot a Question Also known as: Mohanlal Viswanathan Written by Andrew Pereira Andrew Pereira is an editor at Encyclopaedia Britannica. He covers a variety of topics, with a focus on Indian politics, foreign policy, and global affairs. Andrew Pereira Fact-checked by Britannica Editors Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree.... Britannica Editors Last updated Nov. 7, 2025 •History Table of Contents Table of Contents Ask the Chatbot From a tormented kathakali exponent to a man with Alzheimer disease, Indian superstar Mohanlal has lived countless lives on-screen. Described by fans as the “complete actor,” he is celebrated not only for starring in many of Malayalam cinema’s most memorable films but also for his ability to portray a wide range of characters and emotional arcs. Particularly popular in his native Kerala, Mohanlal commands respect across the other southern states and in Bollywood. Affectionately called...

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