THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: It has been half a century since Kerala's favourite actor Mammootty first appeared in a film.

Mammootty first appeared in 'Anubhavangal Palichakal' directed by KS Sethu Madhavan and starring Sathyan, Prem Nazir, and Sheela. He appeared in a single shot. The actor had recently shared an image from this movie on social media.

'Anubhavangal Palichakal' was released in 1971. Though it is 50 years for his acting career as per numbers, Mammootty became active in cinema in the eighties. So the fans clubs of the actor have decided not to hold any celebrations as part of the occasion. The actor also shares the same opinion.

Of the 7th of September, the actor's birthday will be celebrated with charity works. There will be no special ceremonies or celebrations today. Dulquer Salman is shooting for a Telugu film in Hyderabad.

On social media, celebrations are ongoing under the name '50 Years of Mammoottysm'.

During Onam, Mammootty will be in the location of 'Bheeshma Parvvam' directed by Amal Neerad. The final phase of the movie's shooting will begin in Ernakulam on Sunday.

After completing Bheeshma Parvvam, Mammootty will act in 'Puzhu' directed by debutant director Ratheena. Mammootty, in his career spanning decades, has never handled such a chracter. Parvathy Thiruvoth is the heroine of Puzhu, which is being produced by Dulquer Salman and Mammootty's personal assistant S George.

After Puzhu, Mammootty wiill be begin filming the fifth part of the CBI series of K Madhu-SN Swamy team.