Mammootty Turns 75 – First Look of ‘Om Chapter 1’ Drops, ‘Mela’ Poster Revealed

When the clock struck midnight on September 7, 2026, the Malayalam film world went into a celebratory frenzy – Mammootty had just turned 75. The veteran actor’s fans were treated to more than just birthday wishes; two fresh visuals from his upcoming projects landed on social media, sparking a wave of excitement.

First up was a short teaser from Om Chapter 1. The clip, posted on the star’s X account, shows Mammootty in a smoky, gun‑laden setting, exhaling a cigar with a steely stare that screams “king of the underworld”. In the film, he will play the notorious smuggler Burma Karthikeyan, rubbing shoulders with Dhanush, who headlines the movie, as well as Sai Pallavi and Sreeleela. The project is helmed by Rajkumar Perisamy, with Sai Abhyankar handling the music, and it is slated to hit theatres worldwide on 16 October 2026 under the Wunderbar Films banner, produced jointly by Shraddha Agrawal, Dhanush and Azmat Jagmag.

Not long after, another visual popped up – the title and first‑look poster of Mela. Directed by Nithish Sahadev, the poster features Mammootty in a stark black shirt and mundu, his gaze fixed and unflinching, embodying a rugged, almost mythic hero. The makers shared the image with a heartfelt birthday note: “Wishing our dearest Mammukka a very happy birthday,” captioned Sahadev on Instagram.

While fans were busy dissecting the poster’s details, the industry buzz also reminded everyone of an upcoming reunion: Mammootty will once again team up with legendary filmmaker Adoor Gopalakrishnan for the much‑awaited Padayaatra. The duo last worked together on the classic Vidheyan, and have previously shared screen time in masterpieces like Anantaram and Mathilukal. Their collaboration promises yet another landmark moment in Indian cinema.

All in all, Mammootty’s 75th birthday turned into a showcase of what’s next for the icon – a gritty gangster saga, a gritty rural drama, and a return to art‑house brilliance. As the celebrations wind down, fans can hardly wait for the October release of Om Chapter 1 and the eventual reveal of Mela and Padayaatra later this year.