By Snehal Dhingra

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Mohanlal recently received the Dadasaheb Phalke Award for cinematic excellence, and Indian celebrities have been quick to congratulate him on the prestigious honor. Riteish Deshmukh, Chiranjeevi, and Prabhu Deva were among the well-wishers who shared their messages on social media. Jr NTR called him a ‘true icon’ saying, “Heartiest congratulations to the legendary @Mohanlal sir on being honoured with the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award. A true icon of Indian cinema, this recognition is well deserved. Riteish Deshmukh shared a sweet post expressing, “Heartfelt congratulations to @Mohanlal Sir on being conferred the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award for cinematic excellence! Your nuanced, soul-stirring performances have inspired generations. A true legend, your legacy as India’s cherished icon shines eternally! #DadasahebPhalke.” Chiranjeevi wrote, “My dear Lalettan @Mohanlal, heartfelt congratulations on being honoured with the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award. Your remarkable journey and iconic performances have enriched Indian cinema. Truly a well-deserved recognition.” Prabhu Deva expressed, “Congratulations to the legendary @Mohanlal. Sir on being honored with the #DadasahebPhalkeAward. A true icon of Indian cinema.” Filmmaker and actor Boney Kapoor added, “A true legend. A national treasure. A proud moment for Kerala, Malayalam cinema and for every Indian movie buff. Truely @Mohanlal Garu deserves this national honour ‘Dada Saheb Phalke Award ‘ the highest recognition in Indian Cinema.” ALSO READ: Mohanlal To Be Honoured With Dadasaheb Phalke Award 2023 For His ‘Iconic Contribution’ To Cinema For the unversed.. Mohanlal will be receiving the Dadasaheb Phalke Award 2023 for his cinematic experience at the 71st National Film Awards ceremony on September 23, 2025. The announcement was made by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. Congratulating on the victory, Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted, “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.” On the work front, Mohanlal is preparing for the release of Vrusshabha, written and directed by Nanda Kishore, on October 16, 2025. Stay tuned for more updates!