Mammootty turns 75, Mela title and first look revealed as birthday treat

Mollywood superstar Mammootty is turning 75 today, September 7, and the milestone birthday has brought a special surprise for his fans. Adding to the birthday celebrations, the title and first-look poster of Mammootty’s upcoming film, Mela, with director Nithish Sahadev were unveiled at midnight on September 7. The film marks the actor’s next major project and has already generated buzz with its striking first look.The first-look poster features Mammootty in a rugged and intense avatar. Dressed in a black shirt and black mundu, the veteran actor sports a commanding look that has caught the attention of fans.Mammootty unveiled the poster on his social media handles, introducing the project as his production venture. He wrote, “Presenting The Title & First Look Poster of Our 9th Production Venture #MELA Directed by Nithish Sahadev.”Fans flood social media with birthday wishesAs Mammootty marked his 75th birthday, fans across social media poured in wishes for the Malayalam superstar. Messages ranged from heartfelt birthday greetings to wishes for his health and continued success. The milestone comes as Mammootty continues to maintain a packed film line-up, with several highly anticipated projects in various stages of production.Mammootty’s upcoming filmsMammootty’s most recent major theatrical release was Patriot, a Malayalam political action spy thriller that hit cinemas on May 1, 2026. He is also set to headline Mattancherry Mafia, directed by Khalid Rahman. The actor will further reunite with acclaimed filmmaker Adoor Gopalakrishnan for Padayaatra.Mammootty is also expanding his collaborations beyond Malayalam cinema, with the actor teaming up with Tamil star Dhanush for the upcoming action thriller Om – Chapter 1.With Mela now adding to the lineiup, Mammootty’s 75th birthday has given fans another reason to look forward to what the veteran actor has in store.- EndsPublished On: Sep 7, 2026 10:47 IST