Mammootty Receives Standing Ovation at National Awards
Mammootty receives a standing ovation for winning the Best Actor National Award for "Bramayugam" at the 72nd National Film Awards ceremony in Kevadia.
Key Highlights:
- Mammootty received a standing ovation upon accepting the Best Actor National Award for "Bramayugam" from President Droupadi Murmu.
- "Bramayugam," directed by Rahul Sadasivan, is a black-and-white period horror film set in 17th-century Kerala.
- Mammootty plays the enigmatic Kodumon Potti, alongside co-stars Arjun Ashokan and Siddharth Bharathan.
- With a 45-year career, Mammootty has now won three National Film Awards for Best Actor, alongside seven Kerala State Film Awards and 13 Filmfare Awards South.
- He shared the Best Actor honour with Kartik Aaryan, recognised for "Chandu Champion."
A Moment of Respect on the National Stage
Malayalam cinema legend Mammootty, who was honoured with the National Film Award for Best Actor for his work in "Bramayugam," received a standing ovation at the recently concluded ceremony, a gesture that underscored the industry's widespread respect for his decades-long career.
Receiving the Honour From the President
The actor took to the stage to receive the honour from the President of India, Droupadi Murmu, at the official awards ceremony held in Kevadia, Gujarat. As the actor was conferred the honour as per the official state protocol of the National Awards, attendees gave him a standing ovation as a mark of respect for his service to the medium of cinema.
The Film Behind the Award
"Bramayugam" is a period horror film directed by Rahul Sadasivan. It also starred Arjun Ashokan and Siddharth Bharathan. Set in 17th-century Kerala, the film follows Thevan, a young folk singer who seeks shelter at an isolated mansion and finds himself trapped in a sinister world controlled by the enigmatic Kodumon Potti, played by Mammootty.
