How Mohanlal maintains his fitness at 66 with coconut milk porridge and heavy workouts

Fondly called Lalettan by fans, Mohanlal continues to remain one of Malayalam cinema’s most admired superstars. As the legendary actor celebrated his 66th birthday yesterday, conversations around his youthful energy and disciplined lifestyle have once again grabbed attention. Despite spending nearly five decades in the film industry and delivering iconic films like ‘Drishyam’, ‘Spadikam’, ‘Lucifer’ and ‘Pulimurugan’, the veteran actor still manages to impress fans with his fitness levels and dedication to health.Unlike many celebrities who rely on lavish meal plans and luxury catering, Mohanlal reportedly prefers uncomplicated home-style food, especially while shooting on film sets. Rajesh, a production assistant who has worked in Malayalam cinema for decades, once shared interesting details about the actor’s eating habits during an appearance on Club FM’s show ‘The Crew Club’.According to him, Mohanlal becomes extremely strict with his meals whenever he follows a diet routine. He revealed that the actor sometimes survives entirely on paalkanji, or coconut milk porridge, consuming it three times a day.While several actors opt for customised meals from private chefs, Mohanlal is known for choosing food from the common crew mess during shoots. Reports suggest he genuinely enjoys freshly prepared local dishes served on set instead of extravagant catering options.For breakfast, the actor usually sticks to traditional comfort dishes such as idli, poori, rava upma and ragi upma. Lunch often includes Kerala-style parboiled rice paired with fish curry and fried fish. Chicken, beef or mutton are reportedly included on select weekdays, while Sundays become special with a large biryani meal shared by the entire crew.Back in 2022, lifestyle expert Jaison Paulson shared an Instagram video featuring Mohanlal and spoke about the actor’s disciplined food choices. In the clip, he remarked, “I have never served Lal Sir red meat. However, today, he indulged in it for lunch.” The statement quickly caught the attention of fans, especially because Mohanlal has long been associated with maintaining controlled eating habits despite his demanding schedule.Apart from diet, Mohanlal’s dedication to fitness has also become a major talking point over the years. In July 2023, the actor surprised social media users after sharing a workout video where he effortlessly performed a 100 kg deadlift.The clip instantly went viral, with fans praising the actor for maintaining such remarkable strength and stamina even in his mid-sixties. His commitment to health continues to inspire generations of admirers who grew up watching him dominate the screen in films like ‘Vanaprastham’, ‘Narasimham’ and ‘Oppam’.Even after decades of superstardom, Mohanlal’s simple approach to food and consistent fitness routine remain an important part of his everyday life. Whether it is following a strict porridge-based diet or lifting heavy weights in the gym, the actor’s disciplined lifestyle continues to prove why he remains one of Indian cinema’s most enduring icons.