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Malayalam cinema stars Mohanlal and Mammootty have not only captivated audiences with their screen presence but also with their friendship and mutual admiration for each other. As Mammootty celebrates his 74th birthday today, Mohanlal paid tribute in the most iconic and unique way. In the upcoming episode of Bigg Boss Malayalam Season 7, set to air on Jiohotstar, he surprises fans with a never-before-seen outfit, donning a customised shirt printed with photographs of the megastar to celebrate the occasion. The makers of BBMS7 dropped the video on social media and it instantly went viral.

BBM7: Mohanlal’s Iconic Tribute To Mammootty On Birthday

Asianet, the channel airing Bigg Boss Malayalam 7, shared a video of Mohanlal on Instagram giving fans a closer look at the unique outfit. The actor can be seen wearing a colourful shirt adorned with various iconic pictures of Mammootty through the years. It also features an old picture of Mohanlal with Mammootty together. The post read, "#BBMS7 Lalettan in Mammookka mode — Iconic birthday gift for Dearest Ichakka! #HBDMammookka." In the video message, Mohanlal was heard saying, “Dear Mammukka, I wish you a happy birthday on behalf of me, Asianet team and Bigg Boss team.”

 
 
 
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Soon, fans of Mohanlal and Mammootty chimed in the comments section and praised their friendship.

One user wrote, "The greatest birthday gift Mammookka can get," while another user posted, "This love, this recognition, this pride belongs to Malayalam Lalettan Mammookka." Another comment read, "the most wholesome birthday wish ever."

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Mammootty and Mohanlal have worked together in several films including Harikrishnans, Oothikachiya Ponnu, Sindoora Sandhyakku Mounam, Padayottam, Enthino Pookunna Pookal and many others.

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Meanwhile, Mohanlal's Bigg Boss Malayalam 7 streams on Monday to Friday at 9:30 PM and on weekends, Saturday and Sunday at 9 PM on JioHotstar. The show is broadcast on Asianet. Since its premiere on August 3, 2025, the show has kept viewers intrigued with fights, evictions, unexpected twists and tasks.