Happy Birthday Mammootty: 5 factors that make him the legendary superstar

September 7 marks the birthday of legendary superstar Mammootty. If you are his ardent fan, then take a look at these 5 factors that make him the star he is.

Mammootty is the superstar of Malayalam cinema. As he celebrates his 70th birthday today, let's look at a few factors that make him the megastar. Over the years, he has made everyone his fans with memorable roles and memorable performances. Be it action, comedy or romance, he nails each character every time. Let's dig into some facts about the actor.

He still asks for roles

Yes, you read that right Mammoottyy still asks for roles despite being a megastar. According to Mammoottyy, it's him who needs the cinema, and cinema does not need him. Many prominent roles are handed to him after he asked that.

He is a supporter of new talent
Mammootty has always been a supporter of newcomers and young filmmakers. He believes that young talent has potential to bring fresh ideas to the cinema; hence he always promotes them.

He loves playing negative characters
Mammootty has a special place for negative and flawed characters. He has always made a conscious effort to stay away from a perfect on-screen image. He likes his negative character to be layered and complex.

Dubbing is very important to him

Mammootty takes dubbing seriously. He has acted in six languages, including Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, Kannada and English. He believes that fine dubbing is an essential factor in cinema. It adds weight to the character making it sound professional.

He is aware of his flaws
Mammootty mentions that he is entirely aware of his flaws as an actor. He has also surprised his fans by sharing his favourite trolls on Kasaba, and he also enjoys it when the mimicry artists copy him.