Mohanlal expresses gratitude after Dadasaheb Phalke honour; thanks PM Modi for his wishes, calls award a shared journey with all

CJ Desk

On Saturday, it was announced that Malayalam star Mohanlal will be honoured with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award. The award will be presented to him at the 71st National Film Awards, which will take place on September 23, 2025.

After the announcement, the veteran actor tweeted, “Truly humbled to receive the Dadasaheb Phalke Award. This honour is not mine alone, it belongs to every person who has walked alongside me on this journey.” He further wrote, “To my family, audience, colleagues, friends, and well wishers, your love, faith, and encouragement have been my greatest strength and have shaped who I am today. I carry this recognition with deep gratitude and a full heart (sic).”

Mohanlal thanks PM Narendra Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi had congratulated Mohanlal on X. Replying to PM Modi, the actor wrote, “I am deeply humbled and profoundly honored to receive The Dadasaheb Phalke Award. My heartfelt gratitude to Hon’ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi Ji for your kind words and blessings, they fill me with encouragement and joy. I remain ever indebted to the art of cinema and to all those whose inspiration and support illuminate my journey. (sic).”

“Mohanlal Ji, I am very happy that you have received the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, feeling immense joy – the most deserving recognition! The simplicity in expressing some of the most evident emotions is truly remarkable… With utmost respect and pride, I remain a dedicated fan forever ” — Amitabh Bachchan

“More than a colleague, a brother, and an artist who has embarked on this wonderful cinematic journey for decades. The Dadasaheb Phalke Award is not just for an actor, but for a true artist who has lived and breathed cinema. So happy and proud of you, Lal. You truly deserve this crown”  

— Mammootty

“Heartiest congratulations, @Mohanlal sir. Every time I’ve had the chance to meet you or observe your work, it’s been like sitting in the front row of the greatest acting school ever. This recognition is so richly deserved. Respect and love” 

— Akshay Kumar

“I don’t know much about #DadasahebPhalke... but from what I saw and know of @Mohanlal, I think Dadasaheb Phalke should be given the MOHANLAL AWARD” 

— Ram Gopal Varma