List of awards and nominations received by Mohanlal
is an Indian actor, director, playback singer and producer who predominantly works in Malayalam cinema and has acted in over 350 films. He has won five National Film Awards, nine Kerala State Film Awards, one Nandi Award, nine Filmfare Awards South, two Screen Awards, one International Indian Film Academy Award, two South Indian International Movie Awards, and eight Kerala Film Critics Association Awards and has received numerous other awards for acting.
Mohanlal began his career in 1978 as an antagonist in the romance film Manjil Virinja Pookkal. After appearing in several of such roles, he established himself as a leading actor in the mid 1980s. In 1986, he starred in the comedy drama T. P. Balagopalan M. A., for which he won the Kerala State Film Award for Best Actor. He also received a Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Malayalam that same year for his performance in the comedy drama Sanmanassullavarkku Samadhanam. Two years later, his role in the drama film Kireedam earned him a National Film Awards Special Mention. In 1991, he produced and starred in the musical film Bharatham, which earned him the National Film Award for Best Actor. Forbes India classified his role in the film in the "25 Greatest Acting Performances in Indian Cinema" compiled on the centenary of Indian film industry in 2013. Four of his films released in 1997Chandralekha, Guru, Oru Yathramozhi, and Aaraam Thampuran garnered him the Screen Awards South for Best Actor.
He co-produced and starred in the drama film Vanaprastham, his role of a Kathakali artist garnered him the National Film Award for Best Actor, and Kerala State Film Award, Filmfare Awards South, and Kerala Film Critics Association Award for the same category. Mohanlal was nominated for a Filmfare Award for his Bollywood debut Company, his performance in the crime drama earned him a Screen Award and an International Indian Film Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor. He portrayed a patient suffering from Alzheimer's disease in the 2005 drama film Thanmathra for which he won the Kerala State Film Award for Best Actor and a Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Malayalam. Mohanlal portrayed an ageing bedridden man in the 2011 romantic drama Pranayam. His role won him the South Indian International Movie Awards for Best actor and other awards including Kerala Film Critics Association Awards, Asianet Film Awards, Vanitha Film Awards, and Mathrubhumi Film Awards. In 2013, he starred in the thriller film Drishyam, for which he won the Kerala Film Critics Association Awards for Best Actor. In 2017, he won the National Film Award – Special Jury Award for his performance in the films Janatha Garage, Munthirivallikal Thalirkkumbol, and Pulimurugan.
In addition to awards for acting, the Government of India honoured him with the Padma Shri, the fourth highest civilian award of the country in 2001, and Padma Bhushan, the third highest civilian award in 2019 for his contribution to the arts. He was given the honorary rank of Lieutenant colonel from Indian Territorial Army in 2009. Mohanlal was awarded the honorary Doctor of Letters from the Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit and from the University of Calicut, as well as a number of other recognitions.
Titles and honours
| Year | Honour | Honouring body | |
| 2001 | Padma Shri | Government of India | |
| 2009 | Honorary Lieutenant Colonel | Indian Territorial Army | |
| 2010 | Honorary Doctorate | Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit | |
| 2013 | Honorary Black Belt in Taekwondo | World Taekwondo Headquarters, South Korea | |
| 2018 | Honorary Doctorate | University of Calicut | |
| 2019 | Padma Bhushan | Government of India |
World records
- World’s first fans association to enter in the Guinness Book of World Records on charity making the world’s largest charity box
- Largest attendance at a 3D film screening
- Lended voice to the longest documentary made in the world till now.
National Film Awards
| Year | Nominated work | Category | Language | Outcome | |
| 1989 | Kireedam | Special Mention | Malayalam | ||
| 1991 | Bharatham | Best Actor | Malayalam | ||
| 1999 | Vanaprastham | Best Actor | Malayalam | ||
| 1999 | Vanaprastham | Best Feature Film | Malayalam | ||
| 2016 | Janatha Garage, Munthirivallikal Thalirkkumbol, Pulimurugan | Special Jury Award | Telugu, Malayalam |
Kerala State Film Awards
The Kerala State Film Awards are presented annually by the Kerala State Chalachitra Academy, Government of Kerala for excellence in Malayalam cinema.| Year | Nominated work | Category | Outcome | |
| 1986 | T. P. Balagopalan M.A. | Best Actor | ||
| 1988 | Padamudra, Chithram, Ulsavapittennu, Aryan, Vellanakalude Nadu | Special Jury Award | ||
| 1991 | Abhimanyu, Kilukkam, Ulladakkam | Best Actor | ||
| 1991 | Bharatham | Second Best Film | ||
| 1995 | Spadikam, Kaalapani | Best Actor | ||
| 1995 | Kaalapani | Second Best Film | ||
| 1999 | Vanaprastham | Best Actor | ||
| 2005 | Thanmathra | Best Actor | ||
| 2007 | Paradesi | Best Actor |
Nandi Awards
The Nandi Awards are presented by the Government of Andhra Pradesh for honouring artistic skills in Telugu cinema.| Year | Nominated work | Category | Outcome | |
| 2016 | Janatha Garage | Best Supporting Actor |
Filmfare Awards
The Filmfare Awards are presented annually by The Times Group for excellence of cinematic achievements in Hindi cinema.| Year | Nominated work | Category | Outcome | |
| 2002 | Company | Best Supporting Actor |
Filmfare Awards South
The Filmfare Awards South is a part of Filmfare Awards, which is given to the South Indian film industry, that consists of the Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada film industries.| Year | Nominated work | Category | Language | Outcome | |
| 1986 | Sanmanassullavarkku Samadhanam | Best Actor | Malayalam | ||
| 1988 | Padamudra | Best Actor | Malayalam | ||
| 1993 | Devaasuram | Best Actor | Malayalam | ||
| 1994 | Pavithram | Best Actor | Malayalam | ||
| 1995 | Spadikam | Best Actor | Malayalam | ||
| 1999 | Vanaprastham | Best Actor | Malayalam | ||
| 2005 | Thanmathra | Best Actor | Malayalam | ||
| 2007 | Paradesi | Best Actor | Malayalam | ||
| 2009 | Bhramaram | Special Award | Malayalam | ||
| 2013 | Drishyam | Best Actor | Malayalam | ||
| 2016 | Oppam | Best Actor | Malayalam | ||
| 2016 | Janatha Garage | Best Supporting Actor | Telugu |
Screen Awards
The Screen Awards are annually presented by the Indian Express Limited to honour excellence of cinematic achievements in Hindi and Marathi cinema.| Year | Nominated work | Category | Outcome | |
| 2002 | Company | Best Supporting Actor |
Screen Awards South
International Indian Film Academy Awards
The International Indian Film Academy Awards is annual event organised by the Wizcraft International Entertainment Pvt. Ltd. to honour excellence in the Hindi cinema.| Year | Nominated work | Category | Outcome | |
| 2002 | Company | Best Supporting Actor |
IIFA Utsavam
The IIFA Utsavam is an event organised by the Wizcraft International Entertainment Pvt. Ltd. to reward the artistic and technical achievements in South Indian cinema, that includes Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, and Kannada cinema.| Year | Nominated work | Category | Language | Outcome |
| 2017 | Janatha Garage | Performance in a Supporting Role - Male | Telugu | |
| 2017 | Oppam, Pulimurugan | Performance in a Leading Role - Male | Malayalam |
South Indian International Movie Awards
The South Indian International Movie Awards are presented annually by the Vibri Media to recognise the best work in Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, and Kannada film industries.| Year | Nominated work | Category | Language | Outcome | |
| 2011 | Pranayam | Best Actor | Malayalam | ||
| 2012 | Run Baby Run | Best Male Playback Singer | Malayalam | ||
| 2012 | Spirit | Best Actor | Malayalam | ||
| 2013 | Drishyam | Best Actor | Malayalam | ||
| 2016 | Pulimurugan | Best Actor | Malayalam | ||
| 2016 | Janatha Garage | Best Actor in a Supporting Role | Telugu | ||
| 2018 | - | Most Popular Star in the Middle East | - | ||
| 2018 | Odiyan | Best Actor | Malayalam |
Kerala Film Critics Awards
The Kerala Film Critics Association Awards are presented annually by the Kerala Film Critics Association for excellence in Malayalam cinema.| Year | Nominated work | Category | Outcome | |
| 1988 | Paadha Mudra, Chithram | Best Actor | ||
| 1991 | Bharatham, Ulladakkam | Best Actor | ||
| 1999 | Vanaprastham | Best Actor | ||
| 2001 | Natana Ratna Award | |||
| 2005 | Naran, Thanmathra | Most Popular Actor | ||
| 2007 | Paradesi | Best Actor | ||
| 2008 | Kurukshetra, Pakal Nakshatrangal, Aakashagopuram | Best Actor | ||
| 2011 | Pranayam | Best Actor | ||
| 2013 | Drishyam | Best Actor | ||
| 2016 | Oppam | Best Actor | ||
| 2018 | Odiyan | Best Actor |
Ananda Vikatan Cinema Awards
Ananda Vikatan Cinema Awards is an annual awards ceremony for people in the Tamil film industry.| Year | Nominated work | Category | Outcome | |
| 2009 | Unnaipol Oruvan | Best Supporting Actor |
All India Radio Awards
The All India Radio is the national public radio broadcaster of India and is a division of Prasar Bharati.| Year | Nominated work | Category | Outcome | |
| 2007 | Rasathanthram, Vadakkumnadhan, Keerthi Chakra | Best Actor |
Asianet Film Awards
The Asianet Film Awards are presented annually by the television network Asianet, owned by Star India, a subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company.| Year | Nominated work | Category | Outcome | |
| 2003 | Balettan | Best Actor | ||
| 2005 | Thanmathra, Udayananu Tharam | Best Actor | ||
| 2006 | Kirtichakra | Best Actor | ||
| 2007 | Hallo, Chotta Mumbai | Most Popular Actor | ||
| 2008 | Madampi | Best Actor | ||
| 2009 | Bhramaram, Evidam Swargamanu | Best Actor | ||
| 2010 | Golden Star Award | |||
| 2011 | Pranayam, Snehaveedu | Best Actor | ||
| 2012 | Spirit, Grandmaster, Run Babby Run | Best Actor | ||
| 2013 | Millennium Actor Award | |||
| 2014 | Special Commemoration for '35 years in Malayalam Film Industry' | |||
| 2015 | crowned as "Superstar of the Millennium" | |||
| 2016 | Oppam, Pulimurugan | Best Actor | ||
| 2018 | Odiyan, Kayamkulam Kochunni | Best Actor | ||
| 2019 | Lucifer | Best Actor |
Vanitha Film Awards
The Vanitha Film Awards is an annual awards ceremony organised by the woman's magazine Vanitha, part of the Malayala Manorama group, since 1998.| Year | Nominated work | Category | Outcome | |
| 2003 | Balettan | Best Actor | ||
| 2005 | Thanmathra | Best Actor | ||
| 2007 | Hallo, Chotta Mumbai | Most Popular Actor | ||
| 2008 | , Madampi, Akasha Gopuram | Best Actor | ||
| 2009 | Bhramaram, Evidam Swargamanu | Most Popular Actor | ||
| 2011 | Pranayam | Best Actor | ||
| 2016 | Oppam, Pulimurugan | Best Actor | ||
| 2018 | Odiyan | Best Actor | ||
| 2019 | Lucifer | Best Actor |
Asiavision Awards
Mathrubhumi Film Awards
The Mathrubhumi Film Awards are presented annually by the daily newspaper Mathrubhumi.| Year | Nominated work | Category | Outcome | |
| 1999 | Vanaprastham | Best Actor | ||
| 2003 | Balettan | Best Actor | ||
| 2005 | Thanmathra | Best Actor | ||
| 2006 | Vadakkumnathan | Excellence in Acting | ||
| 2008 | Aakasha Gopuram, Kurukshetra, Pakal Nakshatrangal | Best Actor | ||
| 2011 | Pranayam | Best Actor |
Amrita Film Awards
The Amrita Film Awards are presented annually by the television channel Amrita TV.| Year | Nominated work | Category | Outcome | |
| 2006 | Keerthi Chakra, Vadakkumnathan | Best Actor | ||
| 2010 | Abhinaya Keerthi Award | |||
| 2011 | Pranayam | Best Actor | ||
| 2012 | Spirit | Best Actor | ||
| 2013 | Drishyam | Best Actor |
Jaihind Film Awards
The Jaihind Film Awards are presented annually by the television channel Jaihind TV.| Year | Nominated work | Category | Outcome | |
| 2007 | Paradesi | Best Actor | ||
| 2010 | Chalachithra Ratnam Award | |||
| 2011 | Pranayam | Best Actor | ||
| 2013 | Drishyam | Best Actor |
Janmabhumi Cinema Awards
The Janmabhumi Cinema Awards are presented annually by the daily newspaper Janmabhumi.| Year | Nominated work | Category | Outcome | |
| 2016 | Oppam | Best Actor | ||
| 2018 | Odiyan | Best Actor |
The Kochi Times Film Awards
The Kochi Times Film Awards are presented by the Kochi Times news division of The Times of India.| Year | Nominated work | Category | Outcome | |
| 2011 | Pranayam | Best Actor – Male |
Kerala Film Audience Council Awards
The Kerala Film Audience Council Awards are presented by the Kerala Film Audience Council.| Year | Nominated work | Category | Outcome | |
| 2003 | Balettan | Best Actor | ||
| 2004 | Vismayathumbathu, Mampazhakkalam | Best Actor | ||
| 2005 | Thanmathra | Best Actor | ||
| 2007 | Paradesi | Best Actor |
V. Shantaram Awards
The V. Shantaram Awards, established in 1993, was instituted by the Government of India, Government of Maharashtra, and the V. Shantaram Motion Picture Scientific Research and Cultural Foundation.| Year | Nominated work | Category | Outcome | |
| 2008 | Paradesi, Aakasha Gopuram | Best Actor | ||
| 2009 | Bhramaram | Best Actor |
[Ramu Kariat] Awards
Other awards and recognitions
- 1977-78 Kerala State Wrestling Champion
- 2000 Mother Teresa Award
- 2003 Honoured by Indian Medical Association
- 2006 CNN-IBN poll - Most Popular Keralite Award
- 2007 Kerala AIDS Control Society – Goodwill Ambassador
- 2009 Kerala State Athletics – Goodwill Ambassador
- 2009 Limca Book of Records "People of the year" Award
- 2010 Reader's Digest included him in the list of "100 Most Trusted Indians".
- 2010 Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair Memorial National Award for his contributions to Indian Cinema.
- 2010 Kerala Handloom Industry – Goodwill Ambassador
- 2011 Deccan Chronicle Survey - Most Popular Keralite
- 2012 His film Iruvar was included in the British Film Institute Sight and Sound "1000 greatest films of all time".
- 2013 Outlook India - "Most Influential Indian from Kerala".
- 2013 Forbes India included his 1991 role in Bharatham as one of the "25 Greatest Acting Performances of Indian Cinema".
- 2013 CNN-IBN survey on "100 years of Indian cinema" – 3rd position as India's Great Actors.
- 2015 All-Kerala Advertisers Agencies Association honoured him with the title "Brand Icon of Kerala" for his contributions to advertising world.
- 2016 Won "Manorama Newsmaker of The Year", title given to a Keralite who has hogged the most headlines and brought a positive change in society.
- 2017 "Indian Icon 2017" Award by Friends of Bahrain.
- 2018 P. Kesavadev Diabscreen Kerala Award