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Allu Arjun Congratulates Mohanlal On Receiving Dadasaheb Phalke Award, Calls Him ‘Legend’

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Allu Arjun Congratulates Mohanlal On Receiving Dadasaheb Phalke Award, Calls Him 'Legend'

Mohanlal has once again achieved a big milestone in his career. He has been awarded with Dadasaheb Phalke Award. Allu Arjun took to social media to pen a heartfelt congratulatory message for veteran actor Mohanlal. The award celebrates Mohanlal’s remarkable contribution to the film industry over the decades.
Taking to his Instagram stories, Allu Arjun shared a note reading, “Heartiest congratulations to the legendary @mohanlal garu on being honoured with the prestigious #DadasahebPhalkeAward! A true legend of Indian cinema. A legendary artist and an inspiration for generations. Respect and admiration always.” Over the years, he has won five National Film Awards—two for Best Actor, a Special Jury Mention, a Special Jury Award for acting, and one for Best Feature Film as a producer.
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Mohanlal To Be Honoured With Dadasaheb Phalke Award 2023
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting on X wrote, “On the recommendation of the Dadasaheb Phalke Award Selection Committee, the Government of India is pleased to announce that Shri Mohanlal will be conferred the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award 2023. Mohanlal’s remarkable cinematic journey inspires generations! The legendary actor, director, and producer is being honoured for his iconic contribution to Indian cinema. His unmatched talent, versatility, and relentless hard work have set a golden standard in Indian film history. The award will be presented at the 71st National Film Awards ceremony on Sept 23, 2025.”
PM Modi congratulates Mohanlal
Soon after the news of Mohanlal receiving the Dadasaheb Phalke Award was announced, PM Narendra Modi penned a heartfelt note to congratulate him. Taking to X, the PM of the country wrote, “Shri Mohanlal Ji epitomises excellence and versatility. With a rich body of work spanning decades, he stands as a leading light of Malayalam cinema, theatre, and is deeply passionate about the culture of Kerala. He has also delivered remarkable performances in Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, and Hindi films. His cinematic and theatrical brilliance across mediums is truly inspiring. Congratulations to him on being conferred the Dadasaheb Phalke Award. May his accomplishments continue to inspire generations to come.”
Allu Arjun’s work front:
The actor will be soon seen with Deepika Padukone in Atlee’s next AA22xA6. The shoot has been going on currently.