Four Times A Champion: Mammootty Wins Best Actor For Bramayugam

Some legends just keep adding chapters. Mammootty has clinched his fourth National Award for Best Actor, this time for his haunting performance as Kodumon Potti in the folklore horror thriller Bramayugam — and fans across social media wasted no time celebrating the milestone.

It’s a rare feat that places him among a tiny handful of actors in Indian cinema history to reach this number.

Mammootty : Overview

A Career Marked By Milestones

This marks Mammootty’s fourth National Award for Best Actor, a streak that spans nearly four decades. He first won in 1989 for his performances in Mathilukal and Oru Vadakkan Veeragatha, followed by a second win in 1993 for Ponthan Mada and Vidheyan. His third came for the English-language biographical film Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar, directed by Jabbar Patel. This year, he shares the Best Actor honor with Kartik Aaryan, who won for Chandu Champion.

Fans Flood Social Media With Love

The reaction online has been overwhelmingly warm. Several fans called him one of the greatest actors in the history of cinema, while others, writing in Malayalam, highlighted how meaningful the win feels given the challenges he’s overcome throughout his career. Many pointed out that despite being passed over on previous occasions, his performance in Bramayugam finally earned him the recognition many felt was long overdue.

About Bramayugam

Set in 17th-century Kerala, Bramayugam follows Thevan, a folk singer fleeing slavery under Portuguese rule, who stumbles upon a mysterious windowless mansion. Welcomed in by Kodumon Potti and his cook, Thevan slowly realizes he’s trapped in a world shaped by greed and hidden power. The film blends folklore with psychological horror, a genre tradition rooted deeply in Kerala’s oral storytelling history, similar to broader folk horror traditions found across world cinema, as explained on Wikipedia.

Alongside Mammootty, the film also features Arjun Ashokan, Sidharth Bharathan, Amalda Liz, and Manikandan R. Achari in key roles, and is currently available to stream on SonyLIV.

What’s Next For Mammootty

With this milestone behind him, Mammootty shows no signs of slowing down, with several new projects reportedly in various stages of production. For now, though, this fourth National Award stands as one of the definitive highlights of an already legendary career.

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