Mammootty wins Padma Bhushan: 'Nothing is bigger than the nation’s honour,' Says actor; Celebs REACT

Veteran Malayalam actor Mammootty has won the Padma Bhushan which is one of the highest civilian honours in India.


Mammootty spoke openly about his feelings after the announcement. Talking to Mathrubhumi News he did not try to sound big or dramatic. He spoke like a simple man who felt proud and grateful. He said, “Santosham, athi santhosham.(Happy, the most happiest). there is nothing bigger than the honour from the country.”

Kamal Haasan, Mohanlal REACTS

Kamal Haasan was one of the first big stars to congratulate Mammootty. He shared a long and heartfelt message on X. His post showed the deep bond he shares with Mammootty even though they have never acted together. Kamal Haasan wrote, “My dear friend Mammukka has been announced as a recipient of the Padma Bhushan award. We have never acted together. But for a long time we have maintained a ‘Kopperunchozhan Pisiranthayaar’ kind of friendship, where we admire each other from a distance and also openly criticise each other. Now it feels like we should be meeting in person a little more often. As a Mammootty fan myself my wish is that my fans should also become his fans. Friend Mammootty has now become Padma Bhushan Mammootty. Congratulations to my friend.”



Mohanlal Tweeted, "Ichakka, absolutely delighted to know you’ve been conferred the Padma Bhushan. Heartfelt congratulations. Wishing you continued grace and glory."

Manju Warrier and Shwetha Menon share their love

Actress Manju Warrier also reacted with kind and thoughtful words. She thanked Mammootty for inspiring everyone around him. She said he keeps showing people “how boundaries are broken and challenges are taken up, with a smile.”



Shwetha Menon shared her reaction on Instagram. She posted a picture with Mammootty and wrote, “Padma Bhushan for Mammukka @mammootty A proud moment for the Malayalam film industry.”



This year’s Padma awards also include a posthumous honour. Veteran actor Dharmendra Singh Deol who passed away on November 24 (2025) at the age of 89, will receive the Padma Vibhushan.The names of the award winners are announced before Republic Day every year. The actual medals will be given later. President Droupadi Murmu will present them at Rashtrapati Bhavan in Delhi.

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