Malayalam superstar Mammootty recently won the National Award for Best Actor for his performance in Bramayugam. The honour marked his fourth Best Actor National Award, putting him on par with Amitabh Bachchan for the most wins in the category. However, despite an illustrious career spanning nearly six decades and unmatched critical acclaim, Mammootty is yet to achieve one major box office milestone—the 100 crore club. So, why hasn’t one of Malayalam cinema’s biggest stars joined this elite list?
Mammootty Prioritises Content Over Mass Entertainers
He is a legendary talent who has nothing left to prove to anyone. The actor commands a massive fan base and is known for his acting talents. Over the years, he has worked across different genres of film and experimented with a range of roles. In the last five years, the Malayalam film actor has surprised everyone with the kind of roles he has accepted. With films like Nanpakal Nerathu Mayakkam, Kaathal – The Core, Bramayugam, Rorschach, and Kannur Squad, the superstar has shown that his priority is tending to his creative side. For most of his films, he has been appreciated for his performances, and they have found a niche audience. Such films naturally have a lower commercial ceiling.
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