Mammootty had worked in a number of films with late MT Vasudevan Nair. Mammootty had worked in several movies written by Nair, including Utharam, Kerala Varma Pazhassi Raja, Adiyozhukkukal, Vilkkanundu Swapnangal, Aalkkoottathil Thaniye and others.
Over the years, the duo had maintained a cordial equation, until the renowned novelist passed away just a month back on December 26, 2024.
Well, after learning the heartbreaking news about the filmmaker’s passing at the age of 91, And now, as the late director was recently announced to be awarded Padma Vibhushan, Mammoty dropped an emotional post in memory of the multi-talented icon.
Mammoty dropped a picture of himself with the late novelist and wrote, “Padma Vibhushan always in my memory Mr. M.T. Vasudevan Nair.”
He had written, “I have found a place in that heart. The greatest fortune I have received in my film career. I have portrayed many characters with a touch of his soul. I don’t remember any of them now. An era is fading away. My mind feels empty. I spread both my hands.”