Happy Birthday Mammootty: 8 Movies to watch on his 71st birthday

One of Mollywood's most celebrated actors Mammootty turned a year older on September 7. On his 71st birthday, here is a list of some movies that are a must-watch!

'Anubhavangal Paalichakal': Ardent Mammukka fans should revisit his first appearance on screen that came in 'Anubhavangal Paalichakal', released in August 1971. Credit: Instagram/@mammootty

'Vilkkanundu Swapnangal': Released in 1980, this is one of his best-known films that got him many accolades and is considered one of his breakthrough movies. Credit: Instagram/@mammootty

'Mathilukal': Mammootty portrayed the role of writer-cum-activist 'Vaikom Muhammad Basheer' in director Adoor Gopalakrishnan's critically-acclaimed drama 'Mathilukal' (1989), which is regarded as one of the classics of Malayalam cinema. Credit: Instagram/@mammootty

'Thalapathi': Mammootty starred in a Tamil film 'Thalapathi' (1991) directed by Maniratnam that highlighted friendship. He shared the screen with south superstar Rajinikanth which was well received by the audience. Credit: Instagram/@mammootty

'Vidheyan': Mammootty reunited with ace filmmaker Adoor Gopalakrishnan for 'Vidheyan' (1994), a movie based on the novella 'Bhaskara Pattelarum Ente Jeevithavum'. His portrayal of ruthless landlord Bhaskara Patelar fetched him a national award. Credit: Twitter/@mammukka

'Pokkiri Raja': Mammootty redefined the meaning of swag when he essayed the lead role in the masala action drama 'Pokkiri Raja' (2010), which proved to be a feast for the masses. Credit: Instagram/@mammootty

'Unda': Malayalam cinema’s most accomplished Mammootty played the weak-kneed cop from Kerala to reach the Naxalite-prone areas in Chhattisgarh on election duty in 'Unda' (2019). Credit: Instagram/@mammootty

'Bheeshma Parvam': Helmed by one of the great minds in the Malayalam Film industry, Amal Neerad, Mammootty played Michael in this tense drama 'Bheeshma Parvam' (2022) that revolves around the lives of gangsters. Credit: Twitter/@mammukka