Mohanlal is not the first Malayalam actor to win the prestigious Dada Saheb Phalke AwardVeteran actor Mohanlal has been conferred with the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award 2023 at a star-studded ceremony at Vigyan Bhawan, Delhi, on August 23, 2025. This accolade celebrates Mohanlal’s exceptional contribution to Indian cinema, his versatile performances across multiple languages, and his enduring impact on audiences. Interestingly, the actor isn't the first Malayalam actor to be conferred with the award. Mohanal isn't the first Malayali origin actor to receive Dadasaheb Phalke Award Mohanlal is the second Malayali actor to receive the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, following legendary filmmaker Adoor Gopalakrishnan, whose works like Elippathayam, Mukhamukham, Mathilukal, and Nizhalkuthu brought global recognition to Malayalam cinema. Mohanlal expresses gratitudeMohanlal took to his X and wrote, "Truly humbled to receive the Dadasaheb Phalke Award.