Malayalam superstar Mammootty received a warm on-set celebration after being conferred the Padma Bhushan — one of India's highest civilian honours — with co-star Dhanush and the crew of their upcoming film 'OM' marking the occasion together. The celebration, shared by production house Wunderbar Films on its official Instagram handle, offered fans a rare glimpse of the two South Indian icons together on set.

The On-Set Celebration

Photographs posted by Wunderbar Films showed Mammootty cutting a cake surrounded by Dhanush and other team members. Dhanush was also seen presenting the veteran actor with a bouquet. The caption read: 'Celebrating with the legend on the sets (Star emoji) @dhanushkraja and team #OM congratulated Megastar @mammootty for his Padma Bhushan award, on the sets.'

Director Rajkumar Periasamy's Message

Director Rajkumar Periasamy, who helms 'OM' — also referred to as #OMChapter1 and #UDHIRAMTHEBLOODWOOD — took to social media to congratulate the superstar. 'Hearty Congratulations to our very own @mammukka on being conferred upon with The Prestigious #PadmaBhushan award for his exceptional contribution to the Indian Cinema for more than five decades. Now wait for Ikka's entry from #OM. It will be worth all your wait!' he wrote. Periasamy also assured audiences that Mammootty's entry in the film would be worth the anticipation.

Mammootty Receives the Honour from President Murmu

Mammootty Kampany, the production house owned by the actor, posted a video of him receiving the Padma Bhushan from President Droupadi Murmu. The caption described it as 'a moment of immense pride for Indian cinema,' recognising his 'extraordinary contribution to cinema spanning over five decades.'

Mammootty's Own Words

The Megastar penned a heartfelt response to the honour. 'Deeply humbled and honored to be conferred with the Padma Bhushan. My sincere gratitude to the Government of India for this prestigious recognition,' he wrote. He dedicated the award to his audience: 'An honor like this is a reflection of a five-decade-long journey that wouldn't exist without you, my incredible audience. Thank you for the endless love, trust, and support that keeps me going every single day. I dedicate this to the beautiful world of cinema and all of you.'

What This Means for 'OM'

The celebration adds fresh buzz around 'OM', which marks a significant on-screen pairing of Mammootty and Dhanush — two of South Indian cinema's biggest names. The film, directed by Rajkumar Periasamy and produced by Wunderbar Films, does not yet have a confirmed release date, but the director's teaser about Mammootty's entry has already heightened audience anticipation.