Mammootty's Brother Says ‘Whole World' Prayed For His Recovery: ‘It Is A Relief'

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Mammootty's brother Ebrahimkutty recalled how people used to question him on the Malayalam cinema icon's health everywhere he went.
For quite some time, there were reports that Malayalam cinema icon Mammootty was ill due to an unspecified health issue. There were even rumours claiming that he was diagnosed with cancer, which were eventually denied by his team. And after keeping his silence for the longest, the 73-year-old actor shared through his personal secretary that he battled a health crisis and emerged victorious.
Following Mammootty's social media post, his brother Ebrahimkutty, who is also an actor, shared a note through his Facebook account, recalling how the 'whole world" prayed for his brother's recovery. He began his post, revealing that Mammootty is doing well. 'I am now revelling in a sense of relief one feels after crossing a vast sea of dark clouds and turmoil. All the suppressed anxieties have subsided," he said, adding, 'Now, it is time for a comeback", hinting at his brother's return to shoot.
Through his post, he also shared how people would ask about Mammootty's health wherever he went. 'During my travels for serial shoots, at railway stations, bus stands, on the streets, and at shooting locations, wherever I went, people would come and ask lovingly, Mammukka is okay, right?" he added. And once they were told that their beloved actor was doing fine, Ebrahimkutty mentioned, 'The expression on their faces upon hearing my yes showed the depth of their love for him."
Ebrahimkutty Expresses Gratitude To Mammootty's Fans For Their Love
While his brother's illness was not that serious, it still had Ebrahimkutty worried, and once he saw that everyone was praying for Mammootty, he was truly moved and relieved. He said, 'The whole world is praying for one person?! Yes. All the world I saw had been in prayer, wishing for Ichakka's health to be restored. Though the situation wasn't extremely grave, a lump remained in my heart. I prayed in every breath… along with crores and crores of people. Now that all the crises have been overcome, it is a relief like having swum across a sea."
Ebrahimkutty ended his note by expressing his gratitude to everyone who 'carried unconditional love" for the Malayalam superstar, prayed for him, wished for his return and God.
When Mammootty Thanked His Fans For Their Prayers
On August 19, Mammootty's personal secretary, George, shared a post confirming that the actor was doing well. Posting a picture of Mammootty, he wrote, 'With eyes brimming with joy, I stand before you with folded hands. To those who prayed for me, stood by me, and reassured me that nothing would go wrong-my dearest ones, thank you with endless love." Many near and dear ones of the actor expressed their relief at his recovery.
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What's Next For Mammootty?
Following his recovery, Mammootty is all set to resume shooting for Patriot, featuring Mohanlal. Directed by Mahesh Narayanan, the film also stars Fahadh Faasil and Nayanthara. Besides this, the 73-year-old actor will also complete dubbing for Kalamkaval, a thriller that co-stars Vinayakan. The film is expected to be released in theatres around late September or early October this year.
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August 21, 2025, 13:04 IST
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