Malayalam cinema’s beloved superstar Mohanlal turned a year older today, and social media lit up with tributes from fans, colleagues, and fellow celebrities who poured in warm wishes to celebrate the legendary actor’s birthday.
Leading the wishes was Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, who took to X (formerly Twitter) to post a throwback picture with the veteran star. “Happy birthday dear @Mohanlal,” the CM wrote, joining thousands in acknowledging the icon’s cultural legacy.
Happy birthday dear @Mohanlal pic.twitter.com/yUBIpIVX6x
— Pinarayi Vijayan (@pinarayivijayan) May 21, 2025
Actor Mammootty, one of Mohanlal’s closest friends and colleagues, shared a heartfelt post featuring a candid picture of the duo. “Happy Birthday Dear Lal,” he wrote, melting hearts across the Malayalam film fraternity. Bollywood’s Suniel Shetty also penned a warm tribute: “The most warm, wonderful and ever-inspiring soul I’ve had the honour of knowing. Happy happy birthday dearest Lal Sirrr!! Much love and respect always.”
Happy Birthday Dear Lal ð pic.twitter.com/Ii5zfZ8vPt
— Mammootty (@mammukka) May 21, 2025
The most warm, wonderful and ever-inspiring soul I’ve had the honour of knowing.
Happy happy birthday dearest Lal Sirrr!!
Much love and respect always. @Mohanlal
— Suniel Shetty (@SunielVShetty) May 21, 2025
Dulquer Salmaan wrote on his story, “Here is wishing our dearest Lalettan a very happy birthday. Praying for best of health, peace and even more wonderful movies and timeless roles for you.”


Actor Prithviraj Sukumaran, who shares a strong professional bond with Mohanlal, wished him with a throwback image and wrote, “
Happy Birthday Laletta. Wish you another record-breaking year ahead.”
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