Mammootty's classic films that you must add to your watchlist

Mammootty’s popularity in film industry cant be measured on any scale. In a four-dece-long career, he has still mand to keep up with popularity even after more than 400 films. He is a recipient of several prestigious awards including three National Film Awards for Best Actor. He was awarded fourth highest civilian award, Pma Shri in 1998 for his contributions to field of arts.

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His last release, Shylock has mand to shower his magic again. film has been positively received by audience. Over years, Mammootty has given us several classic movies to binge-watch. Here is a look at some of Mammootty's classic films that should enter your must-watch list right away.

Mammootty’s classic films to watch

1. Mathilukal (1989)

Mammootty played role of Vaikom Muhamm Basheer, a prisoner who falls in love with a female inmate. film is directed by oor Gopalakrishnan and was an aptation of real-life Basheer’s autobiography by same name. movie was a major winner during that year’s National Film Awards with four awards.

Mammootty’s performance in Mathilukal was termed as one of his greatest performances to date. film also bagged him his career first National Award for Best Actor along with Oru Vakkan Veeragatha.

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2. Vidheyan (1993)

Vidheyan saw Mammootty attempt his hand at playing antagonist. He received widespre critical acclaim for his performance. film was an aption of vel Bhaskara Pattelarum Ente Jeevithavum by Zacharia. film focused on master-slave practices in a South Karnataka.

Mammooty played role of aggressive landlord Bhaskara Pattelar while veteran actor M. R. Gopakumar played role of his labourer in film. Both ir performances were praised by critics and viewers and even garnered Mammootty a National Film Award for Best Actor that year.

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3. Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar (1998)

Mammootty played role of Indian politician and social reformer B. R. Ambedkar in this 1998 classic. actor’s physical transformation to get in shoes of Ambedkar was highly praised by critics. film even won three awards at National Film Awards that year.

film was me in English and was funded by Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment and Government of Maharashtra. film was screened years later at Independence Day Film Festival to commemorate 70th Independence Day. film was, however, officially released in 2000.

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4. Oru Vakkan Veeragatha (1989)

Set in 16th century, Oru Vakkan Veeragatha saw Mammootty in role of an orphan who goes on to become a warrior. role was initially considered to be played by Prem Nazir but writer of film, M. T. Vasudevan Nair felt that Mammootty's physique would suit role better. film was a major winner at that year’s National Film Awards as it bagged four awards including Best Actor for Mammootty. It even went on to win six awards at Kerala State Film Awards.

5. Ponthan Ma (1994)

Ponthan Ma starred Mammootty along with veteran Bollywood actor Naseeruddin Shah. Mammooty played role of a low-caste man who has a heartwarming, close relationship with his landlord. Mammootty won several awards for his performance in film.