Tamil actor Kamal Haasan took to X (formerly Twitter) to extend his condolences and penned, “Brother @MohanLal, only you can console yourself. Friends will stand by you as always. No amount of comforting can compensate for a loss like this. Take care. We all love you. Kamal Haasan.”

Following the death of Mohanlal’s mother, actor Mammootty was seen visiting his residence in Kochi to extend his condolences. Mammootty shares a close friendship with Mohanlal.

Mohanlal’s bond with his mother

Those close to the actor often spoke about the warm and deeply personal bond he shared with his mother. Mohanlal himself frequently mentioned how emotionally affected she would be while watching his films, especially scenes where his characters were beaten or hurt. During the early phase of his career, when he played several villainous roles, she reportedly found it distressing to watch him on screen. Earlier this year, on Mother’s Day, Mohanlal shared an old photograph with Santhakumari, offering a rare glimpse into their private moments. Notably, after returning to Kochi upon receiving the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, the first person he went to meet was his mother.

Mohanlal’s family

Mohanlal is the younger of Santhakumari and Viswanathan Nair’s two children. The couple lost their elder son, Pyarelal, in 2000—a tragedy that deeply affected the family.

Mohanlal is married to Suchitra, daughter of veteran producer K. Balaji. The couple has two children, Pranav and Vismaya.

About Mohanlal’s work front

On the professional front, Mohanlal was last seen in the epic fantasy action drama Vrusshabha. As tributes continue to pour in, the loss of Santhakumari marks the end of a quietly influential presence behind one of Indian cinema’s most celebrated careers.