Heart-touching wishes from Mohanlal!

Legendary Malayalam actor Mammootty celebrated his 74th birthday on September 7. The occasion was made even more special by his long-time friend and co-star Mohanlal's heartfelt wishes. The decades-long friendship between the two legends has been an inspiration to fans for generations. Mohanlal, affectionately calling Mammootty "Ikkaka" (elder brother), shared a heart-touching birthday message on social media.

He also posted a photo of the two of them together. The wish quickly caught the attention of fans. They too participated in the megastar's birthday celebrations. Meanwhile, Mammootty celebrated his birthday this morning with a post on social media. Sharing a serene photo amidst nature, he thanked his fans and well-wishers. He wrote about love, support and God's grace in his caption. The post received heartfelt wishes from fans across the world.

In a career spanning over five decades, Mammootty has acted in over 400 films in Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu and Hindi. Known for his powerful acting and versatile roles, he has received three National Film Awards and several state and international honours. Even at the age of 74, he continues to demonstrate his dedication to cinema, balancing commercial entertainers with critically acclaimed projects. That's Mammootty.