Coronavirus: Malayalam actor Mammootty turns photographer during lockdown

Malayalam actor Mammootty took to his camera to click photos of the birds he spotted near his home 

<p>In the past, Malayalam actor Mammootty has spoken about his interest in photography<br />&nbsp;</p>

In the past, Malayalam actor Mammootty has spoken about his interest in photography

<p>During the lockdown, the actor has tried to capture pictures on his camera</p>

During the lockdown, the actor has tried to capture pictures on his camera

<p>In his Instagram post, Mammootty revealed that photography is his old hobby</p>

In his Instagram post, Mammootty revealed that photography is his old hobby

<p>Sharing photos of three different birds, the actor wrote, "Morning guests! #myphotography #oldhobbies #stayinghome #stayingsafe (sic)"<br />&nbsp;</p>

Sharing photos of three different birds, the actor wrote, "Morning guests! #myphotography #oldhobbies #stayinghome #stayingsafe (sic)"

<p>Mammootty used a tripod and telephoto lens to spot the birds in and around his courtyard<br />&nbsp;</p>

Mammootty used a tripod and telephoto lens to spot the birds in and around his courtyard

<p>Many celebrities commented on his pictures with heart emojis</p>

Many celebrities commented on his pictures with heart emojis

<p>The actor's pictures have received over 380,000 likes on Instagram and are going viral on social media</p>

The actor's pictures have received over 380,000 likes on Instagram and are going viral on social media

<p>Mammootty was last seen in director Ajai Vasudev's Shylock, which became a blockbuster hit</p>

Mammootty was last seen in director Ajai Vasudev's Shylock, which became a blockbuster hit