Mohanlal celebrates Dadasaheb Phalke Award on Drishyam 3 sets with fans’ cultural committee

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Veteran actor Mohanlal had more than just film cameras around him this week. The seven-time Kerala State Award-winning superstar celebrated being felicitated with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award right on the sets of his upcoming film Drishyam 3.

Mohanlal, who was recently honored at the 71st National Film Awards, shared a series of photos with the All Kerala Mohanlal Fans Cultural and Welfare Association State Committee. The actor called the moment “joy,” describing it as one of the most special chapters of his career.

Fans’ committee joins the celebrations

On his official X handle, Mohanlal wrote, “The joy of receiving the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, celebrated along with the members of the All Kerala Mohanlal Fans Cultural and Welfare Association State Committee at the location of the movie Drishyam 3 @AkmfcwaState.”

ദാദാസാഹിബ് ഫാൽക്കെ അവാർഡ് ലഭിച്ച സന്തോഷം ഓൾ കേരള മോഹൻലാൽ ഫാൻസ് കൾച്ചറൽ ആൻഡ് വെൽഫെയർ അസോസിയേഷൻ സ്റ്റേറ്റ് കമ്മിറ്റി അംഗങ്ങളോടൊപ്പം ദൃശ്യം 3 സിനിമയുടെ ലൊക്കേഷനിൽ ആഘോഷിച്ചപ്പോൾ@AkmfcwaState pic.twitter.com/sYVubIHgT1

— Mohanlal (@Mohanlal) September 30, 2025

The felicitation was full of warmth and pride, with long-time fans honoring the actor’s decades of contribution to Indian cinema.

Co-star Meena’s heartfelt words

Meena, who has shared the screen with Mohanlal since the first Drishyam, also took to social media to applaud him. “To call Lalettan a co-star is an honour, but to call him a friend is a blessing,” she wrote. She praised Mohanlal’s brilliance and dedication, adding that she is thrilled to return for Drishyam 3.

Drishyam 3 begins rolling

The actor has officially announced the commencement of Drishyam 3, directed by Jeethu Joseph. Mohanlal recently shared glimpses from the film’s Pooja ceremony held on September 22, just days after receiving the Dadasaheb Phalke Award 2023.

For fans, the timing feels poetic—India’s most prestigious cinema honor followed by the start of one of Malayalam cinema’s most celebrated franchises.

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FAQs

Q1: Why was Mohanlal awarded the Dadasaheb Phalke Award?
Mohanlal was honoured with the award at the 71st National Film Awards for his exceptional contribution to Indian cinema.

Q2: When did Mohanlal start shooting for Drishyam 3?
Mohanlal commenced filming Drishyam 3 on September 22, 2025, beginning with a traditional Pooja ceremony.

Q3: Who is directing Drishyam 3?
Drishyam 3 is being directed by Jeethu Joseph, who also directed the previous two films in the acclaimed franchise.