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Mammootty Turns 75 as ‘Mela’ First Look Surprises Fans
Mammootty celebrated his 75th birthday on September 7.
He is a famous actor known for working in Malayalam cinema for more than 50 years.
Fans around the world shared birthday messages and tribute videos.
The makers of his new movie, ‘Mela,’ surprised fans at midnight.
They released the movie’s title and first-look poster.
Nithish Sahadev is directing the film.
Mammootty Kampany is producing it.
Fans are still waiting to learn more about the story, cast and release date.
Mammootty turned 75 on September 7, prompting worldwide fan celebrations.
Fans shared birthday wishes, tribute videos and messages honoring his five-decade career.
The makers of ‘Mela’ unveiled its title and first-look poster shortly after midnight.
The film is directed by Nithish Sahadev and produced by Mammootty Kampany.
Details about the cast, Mammootty’s character and release schedule have not yet been announced.
- Who
- Malayalam actor Mammootty, filmmaker Nithish Sahadev and the team behind ‘Mela’.
- What
- ‘Mela’ received its title announcement and first-look poster as Mammootty celebrated his 75th birthday.
- Where
- The event was associated with Malayalam cinema and was celebrated by fans worldwide on social media.
- When
- The reveal came shortly after midnight around Mammootty’s birthday on September 7; production reportedly began in July.
- Why
- The midnight release was planned as a birthday surprise for Mammootty’s fans and to highlight his upcoming film.
Key facts
- Actor
- Mammootty
- Birthday
- 75th birthday on September 7
- Film
- ‘Mela’
- Director
- Nithish Sahadev
- Production banner
- Mammootty Kampany
- Production status
- Reportedly began in July
- Awaited details
- Cast, Mammootty’s character and release schedule
Quotes
An Instagram user
A social-media user wishing Mammootty on his birthday
“Sir, you got first Kerala State Award for Mela in 1980. Wish your new movie Mela also bring both State & National award for you. Poster is so exciting & cant wait more, dear @mammukka. All the very best. Wish you Happy Birthday & wonderful years ahead...”
livemint.com
“Mammootty's fan then, now and forever. Happy birthday, Ekka.”
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Sources
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