Mohanlal Viswanathan Nair (born 21 May 1960), better known as
Mohanlal, is an Indian actor, film producer and occasional singer best known for his work in
Malayalam films. Film critics, contemporaries, and other experts consider him as one of the greatest actors in
Indian cinema for his versatile and natural acting. Widely regarded as a
cultural icon, he also holds a
matinee idol status in the popular culture of
Kerala.