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Mammootty (Actor) Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated September 6, 2026 • 6 min read

Quick Info

Date of birth7 September 1951

Age75 Years (as of 2026)

BirthplaceChandiroor, Alappuzha, Kerala, India

ProfessionActor and Producer

NationalityIndian

Marital statusMarried

SpouseSulfath Kutty

FamilyChildren include Dulquer Salmaan and Kutty Surumi; parents Ismail Panaparambil and Fatima Panaparambil

Net worthRs. 340 crore (as of November 2023)

Mammootty (Actor) Biography

Mammootty, born Muhammad Kutty Ismail Paniparambil, is a veteran Indian actor and producer from Kerala whose career spans over five decades. A leading face

Early life and background

Muhammad Kutty Ismail Paniparambil, widely known as Mammootty, was born on 7 September 1951 in Chandiroor, Alappuzha, Kerala. He grew up in a family rooted in Kerala — his father Ismail Panaparambil worked as a farmer and his mother was Fatima Panaparambil. Mammootty is one of six siblings, with three younger sisters (Ameena/Naseema, Sauda and Shafina) and two younger brothers (Ibrahim and Zakariah). He spent his childhood and schooling in Kerala, attending institutions such as Govt. High School, Kulasekharamangalam, St. Albert's School and Government School in Ernakulam.

He pursued higher education at Sacred Heart College, Thevara, and later studied at Government Law College, Ernakulam. Mammootty completed an LLB and for a time practised law in Manjeri court before turning fully to acting.

Career

Mammootty made his film debut in 1971 with Anubhavangal Paalichakal. Over the decades he established himself as a principal figure in Malayalam cinema while also acting in Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, English and Kannada films. He is credited with appearing in more than 330 films and has been described as one of the busiest actors in the Malayalam film industry across several decades.

His body of work has been recognised with multiple national honours: he has won the National Film Award three times, and in 1998 he received the Padma Shri. Later career milestones include his portrayal of B. R. Ambedkar in the English-language film Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar. He has also taken on production and distribution roles in the industry through his company, Mammootty Technotainment.

Mammootty has demonstrated range as an actor, including taking on double roles in more than 15 films. He continues to be celebrated for his craft: in 2025 he won the Best Actor award at the 55th Kerala State Film Awards for Bramayugam; in 2026 he was conferred the Padma Bhushan by the Government of India; and in 2026 he received the Best Actor in a Leading Role – Malayalam award at the 72nd National Film Awards for Bramayugam.

Public profile

Mammootty’s public image combines his screen work with a number of off-screen activities. He has written a book titled Kaazhchappadu and contributed a weekly column to Malayalam Manorama. He is associated with charitable initiatives and supports organisations such as Street India Movement and the Pain and Palliative Care Society. Sports and culture have also featured in his public life — he serves as the brand ambassador of the Kerala Volleyball League and played volleyball in his younger days.

He is known for a distinctive interest in automobiles and maintains a notable car collection, reportedly registered with the same number across vehicles. His fascination with the number 369 has been mentioned in profiles of his collection.

Mammootty has received attention beyond cinema as well. In October 2023 a personalised stamp featuring him was released in a ceremony at the Australian Parliament, with representatives including the Australian Prime Minister and Indian diplomatic officials taking part in the launch.

Personal life

Mammootty is married to Sulfath Kutty. The couple have children, including actor Dulquer Salmaan and a daughter, Kutty Surumi. He follows Islam and lists writing among his hobbies. Public details list his height as 178 cm (5'10") and weight around 85 kg. Favourite food and screen influences reported include chicken biryani and actors such as Amitabh Bachchan.

Latest updates

Recent honours and awards have further underscored Mammootty’s standing in Indian cinema: the 2025 Kerala State Film Award for Best Actor (Bramayugam), the 2026 Padma Bhushan, and the 2026 National Film Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role (Malayalam) for Bramayugam. These recognitions add to a long career that began in 1971 and continues to attract national and international attention.
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Recent Work

Bramayugam

Award-winning performance that earned Mammootty Best Actor honours at state and national levels.

2025-2026
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar

Portrayed B. R. Ambedkar in an English-language film.

2000
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Career Highlights

  1. Film debut in Anubhavangal Paalichakal (1971)
  2. Acted in over 330 films across multiple Indian languages
  3. Three National Film Awards
  4. Padma Shri (1998)
  5. Padma Bhushan (2026)
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Net Worth

Rs. 340 crore (as of November 2023)

Figures are editorial estimates based on publicly available reporting and may change as new information emerges.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mammootty (Actor) born?

7 September 1951

What is Mammootty (Actor) known for?

Actor and Producer

What is Mammootty (Actor)’s marital status?

Married

Who is Mammootty (Actor) married to?

Sulfath Kutty

What is Mammootty (Actor)’s net worth?

Rs. 340 crore (as of November 2023)