Mammootty’s team dismisses cancer rumours, confirms he is in good health: ‘He’s on a break from filming for Ramzan fasting’ | Malayalam News
Putting an end to the rumours that had been swirling for the past few hours regarding Mammootty’s health, the Malayalam megastar’s PR team has confirmed that he is absolutely fine, dismissing all speculations as baseless. For hours, social media had been abuzz with claims that the 73-year-old actor had been diagnosed with cancer and had stepped away from his filming commitments for treatment. While a section of netizens refuted the cancer rumours, they still suggested that he was unwell and had been hospitalised. However, it has now been clarified that these speculations hold no truth and that Mammootty is in good health, and took a break from his demanding schedule only due to Eid ul-Fitr (also known as Ramadan or Ramzan).
“It is fake news. He is on vacation because he is fasting for Ramzan. He is on a break from his shoot schedule as well because of that. In fact, after the break he will go back to shooting for Mahesh Narayanan’s film with Mohanlal,” the legendary actor’s PR told Mid-Day.
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Tentatively titled MMMN, the Mahesh Narayanan directorial marks Malayalam superstars Mammootty and Mohanlal’s first film together in key roles after a gap of 16 years since Twenty:20 (2008). In fact, just last month, Mammootty was seen on its set when South Indian icon Nayanthara joined the cast, further elevating the project’s star-studded appeal.
One of the most highly anticipated Malayalam films at the moment, MMMN also features Fahadh Faasil and Kunchacko Boban in key roles. The film’s pooja and switch-on ceremony took place in November last year in Colombo, Sri Lanka, with both Mammootty and Mohanlal in attendance. The movie’s production spans multiple locations, including Sri Lanka, London, Abu Dhabi, Azerbaijan, Thailand, Visakhapatnam, Hyderabad, Delhi and Kochi, over a 150-day schedule.
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A towering figure in Malayalam cinema, Mammootty made his full-fledged debut in 1980 with Vilkkanundu Swapnangal after appearing in two uncredited roles in the 1970s. His career quickly gained momentum, leading to a meteoric rise to superstardom in 1987 with director Joshiy’s New Delhi. Alongside Mohanlal, he has remained at the forefront of the industry for decades. Over his illustrious 45-year career, Mammootty has also won three National Film Awards for Best Actor — the second most by any Indian actor, a record he shares with Kamal Haasan and Ajay Devgn.
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Currently, the Malayalam megastar is gearing up for the release of debut director Deeno Dennis’s action thriller Bazooka, which is set to hit theatres on April 10, coinciding with the Vishu season. His son Dulquer Salmaan is also an established actor.
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