Mohanlal

Who Is Mohanlal? Age, Biography and Wiki

Born on May 21, 1960, Mohanlal is a renowned Indian film actor and producer predominantly recognized for his work in Malayalam cinema. With over four decades in the film industry, he has garnered numerous accolades, including multiple National Film Awards and Kerala State Film Awards, showcasing his versatility and captivating screen presence. As of 2025, Mohanlal is 65 years old.

Occupation	Film Producer
Date of Birth	May 21, 1960
Age	65 Years
Birth Place	Elanthoor, Kollam, Kerala (present-day Pathanamthitta, Kerala, India)
Horoscope	Taurus
Country	India

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Height, Weight & Measurements

Mohanlal stands at an impressive height of approximately 5 feet 10 inches (178 cm) and maintains a weight of around 75 kg (165 lbs). His physique is known for its strength, reflecting his dedication to fitness over the years. While specific measurements may vary, he is admired for his charismatic presence on and off the screen.

Family, Dating & Relationship Status

Mohanlal is happily married to Suchitra Mohanlal since 1988. The couple has two children, a son named Pranav and a daughter named Vismaya. While his professional life is highly public, Mohanlal keeps his family life relatively private, often sharing glimpses of his family through heartfelt posts on social media. Despite rumors about his relationships throughout his career, he has remained steadfastly committed to his wife.

He is the youngest child of Viswanathan Nair, a former bureaucrat and Law Secretary with the Kerala government, and Santhakumari. He had an elder brother named Pyarelal (died in 2000, due to heart related issues). Director B. Unnikrishnan is a close maternal relative of Mohanlal.

Mohanlal was named by his maternal uncle Gopinathan Nair, who initially decided to name him Roshanlal before choosing "Mohanlal". However, his father avoided giving him their surname. His father was adamant that he should not bear their caste name (Nair) as surname which they all had.

Mohanlal grew up in Mudavanmugal at his paternal home in Thiruvananthapuram. He studied at Government Model Boys Higher Secondary School, Thiruvananthapuram and graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Mahatma Gandhi College, Thiruvananthapuram.

Mohanlal's first role was as a sixth grader for a stage play called Computer Boy, in which he played a ninety-year-old man.

Net Worth and Salary

As of 2025, Mohanlal's estimated net worth is around $50 million. He earns a significant income through his film projects, endorsements, and business ventures. His status as one of the highest-paid actors in the Indian film industry further solidifies his financial success. His earnings also include income from his production company, Pranavam Arts, and various investments.

In 2016, Mohanlal had four releases, which had a combined gross collection of ₹378 crore worldwide, making him fourth (behind Aamir Khan, Akshay Kumar, and Salman Khan) among the top Indian actors with highest box office receipts in the year, and in top position among South Indian actors.

His first release in the year was the Telugu film Manamantha, a family drama directed by Chandra Sekhar Yeleti. His following release was another Telugu film Janatha Garage, an action drama directed by Koratala Siva.

It became the highest-grossing Telugu film of 2016 and one of the highest-grossing Telugu films, with a gross collection of over ₹135 crore worldwide. His first Malayalam release that year was the crime-thriller Oppam, directed by Priyadarshan in which he played a blind man. The film became one of the highest-grossing Malayalam film of 2016.

It crossed the ₹50 crore mark at the box office within one-and-a-half months, and grossed over ₹65 crore worldwide. He acted as a hunter in his following release, the action film Pulimurugan (2016). It became the highest-grossing Malayalam film ever and is the first Malayalam film to gross over ₹100 crore at the box office.

The film has so far collected ₹152 crore worldwide. The next year, he acted in Munthirivallikal Thalirkkumbol (2016) which grossed 50 crore at the box office. The next film he acted in was 1971: Beyond Borders (2017) directed by Major Ravi and was based on the 1971 India-Pakistan war.

The next film he acted in was Velipadinte Pusthakam directed by Lal Jose in their first colloboration. It was followed by the action thriller Villain directed by B. Unnikrishnan. Next year he acted in fantasy drama film Odiyan, directed by V. A. Shrikumar Menon. The film was written by Harikrishnan and was based on the legend of the Odiyan clan.

The next film he acted in was Lucifer directed by Prithviraj Sukumaran and written by Murali Gopy which was a box office success. It earned over ₹200 crore, which includes box office collections and the earnings from the sale of its satellite rights, digital streaming rights and TV rights in other languages.

Career, Business and Investments

Mohanlal's career spans over 300 films, and he has experimented with various genres, from drama to action and comedy. His contribution to cinema has made him an iconic figure in Indian film history. Beyond acting, he has ventured into film production, contributing to several successful projects. In recent years, he has shown interest in investing in technology and hospitality, further diversifying his portfolio.

Mohanlal Viswanathan (born 21 May 1960), known mononymously as Mohanlal, is an Indian actor and filmmaker who predominantly works in Malayalam cinema besides also having sporadically appeared in Tamil, Hindi, Telugu and Kannada films. Mohanlal has a prolific career spanning over four decades, during which he has acted in more than 400 films.

The Government of India honoured him with Padma Shri in 2001, and Padma Bhushan in 2019, India's fourth and third highest civilian honours, for his contributions to Indian cinema. In 2009, he became the first actor in India to be awarded the honorary rank of lieutenant colonel in the Territorial Army.

Mohanlal was named as one of "the men who changed the face of the Indian Cinema" by CNN.

Social Network

Mohanlal is an active presence on social media platforms like Instagram and Facebook, where he shares updates about his life, film projects, and personal moments with family and friends. He enjoys a large following and engages with fans, showcasing his approachable nature. His social media is also a platform for promoting social causes that he is passionate about.

In 1989, the combination of the writer Lohitha Das and director Sibi Malayil created the character Sethumadhavan, a person who dreams of becoming a police officer, but ends up as a criminal, in the tragedy Kireedam. The role earned Mohanlal a National Film Special Jury Mention.

Mohanlal later recalled that his portrayal of Sethumadhavan's mental agony, commended as a natural performance, was spontaneous and that he "did what Sethumadhavan, my character, would have done in such a situation", adding that acting was "akin to entering another person's body." In the same year, he acted in a film which became a commercial succe

ss, Varavelpu, which tells the story of a man who earned money working in the Gulf and came back home to enjoy his life with his family.

He bought a bus, which eventually gets him into trouble. The former Prime Minister of India, Atal Bihari Vajpayee, mentioned the film as an example of ignorance by Malayali towards global economic changes during the inauguration of the Global Investor Meet held at Kochi on 18 January 2003.

In 1989, he starred in another one of Padmarajan's movies; Season.

Education

Mohanlal attended the Government Model Higher Secondary School in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, before pursuing further studies in acting at the College of Fine Arts, Thiruvananthapuram. His education laid the foundation for his illustrious career in acting, providing him with the skills necessary to excel in the competitive film industry.

In conclusion, Mohanlal continues to entertain and inspire audiences in 2025 with his talent, dedication, and charming personality. His journey from a film novice to a beloved icon is a testament to his hard work and passion for cinema. As he embraces new ventures and challenges, fans eagerly anticipate what the future holds for this legendary actor.

Mohanlal has won five National Film Awards—two Best Actor, a Special Jury Mention and a Special Jury Award for acting, and an award for Best Feature Film (as producer), also nine Kerala State Film Awards and Filmfare Awards South and numerous other accolades. He received honorary doctorates from Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit in 2010 and the University of Calicut in 2018.