Mammootty Indian actor Mammootty at the International Film Festival in Dubai, 2008. (more) Mammootty Indian actor and producer Ask the Chatbot a Question More Actions Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/biography/Mammootty 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: Mammukka, Muhammad Kutty Panaparambil Ismail Written by 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 Fact-checked by The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica 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.... The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Last Updated: Sep. 19, 2025 •Article History Table of Contents Table of Contents Ask the Chatbot Quick Facts In full: Muhammad Kutty Panaparambil Ismail (Show more) Also called: Mammukka (Show more) Born: September 7, 1951, Chandiroor [then in Travancore-Cochin, now in Kerala], India (Show more) { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "FAQPage", "mainEntity": [ { "@type" : "Question", "name" : " What is Mammoottyu2019s original name? ", "acceptedAnswer" : { "@type" : "Answer", "text" : "Mammoottyu2019s original name is Muhammad Kutty Panaparambil Ismail. He reportedly chose the name Mammootty as a shortened version of his given name, which became his screen name." } } , { "@type" : "Question", "name" : " How many films has Mammootty acted in? ", "acceptedAnswer" : { "@type" : "Answer", "text" : "Mammootty has acted in about 400 films, primarily in Malayalam cinema, with roles in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Hindi languages as well." } } , { "@type" : "Question", "name" : " Who is Mammoottyu2019s son? ", "acceptedAnswer" : { "@type" : "Answer", "text" : "Mammoottyu2019s son is Dulquer Salmaan, a popular actor and producer best known for his work in Malayalam cinema." } } ] } Top Questions What is Mammootty’s original name? Mammootty’s original name is Muhammad Kutty Panaparambil Ismail. He reportedly chose the name Mammootty as a shortened version of his given name, which became his screen name.

　　How many films has Mammootty acted in? Mammootty has acted in about 400 films, primarily in Malayalam cinema, with roles in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Hindi languages as well.

　　Who is Mammootty’s son? Mammootty’s son is Dulquer Salmaan, a popular actor and producer best known for his work in Malayalam cinema.

　　Mammootty (born September 7, 1951, Chandiroor [then in Travancore-Cochin, now in Kerala], India) is an Indian actor and producer best known for his work in Malayalam cinema. Celebrated for his versatility, Mammootty is especially noted for portraying complex and larger-than-life characters. In a career spanning more than five decades, he has appeared in about 400 films, including those in Tamil, Kannada, Telugu, and Hindi languages. Along with actor Mohanlal, Mammootty has dominated Malayalam cinema for more than two decades, particularly the period between the mid-1980s and the late 2000s. Affectionately called Mammukka (“Brother Mammootty”) by fans, he is regarded as ...(100 of 1085 words)

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