A veteran player Mammootty has arrived in New Delhi ahead of the second phase of the Civil Investiture Ceremony for Padma Awards 2026. The prestigious event is scheduled to take place at the Rashtrapati Bhavan.Malayalam superstar is ready to receive Padma Bhushan which is one of the highest honors in India.
Family joins the player in a special moment
Mammootty was accompanied by his wife Sulfath, daughter Surumi, and son Dulquer Salmaan.The Padma Bhushan is being awarded to Mammootty for his long-standing contribution to Indian cinema and the arts.
Ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan on June 23
As reported by Asianet News, the award will be presented at the second Civil Investiture for Padma Awards 2026 ceremony. The ceremony is scheduled to take place on June 23, 2026, at the Rashtrapati Bhavan.President Droupadi Murmu is expected to grace the occasion.Over the years he has received top honours, including the Padma Shri in 1998 and several National Film Awards for Best Actor.This year’s list of Padma Awards also includes famous names like R. Madhavan and Alka Yagnik, who are being honored for their contributions to their communities.
On the front of Mammootty’s career
With a career spanning more than five decades, Mammootty has appeared in more than 400 films in several languages. His latest movie was ‘Patriot’ which shared the screen space Mohanlal after a long gap. This spying operation was carried out by Mahesh Narayanan and received positive reviews from the audience. ‘Patriot’ is streaming on OTT and also stars actors Nayanthara, Revathy, Kunchacko Boban, Fahadh Faasil, and Darshana Rajendran in pivotal roles.Next, Mammootty will be seen in Adoor Gopalakrishnan’s film ‘Padayathra’.