Updated On: 19 August, 2025 03:26 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Mammootty returned from a short medical break after rumours of prostate cancer. He will soon resume shooting Mahesh Narayanan’s film while also gearing up for his upcoming release Kalamkaval

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Malayalam superstar Mammootty is back to duty after a short medical break. The actor has taken a brief break from cinema for his medical treatment. It was rumoured that the actor was diagnosed with prostate cancer. Reportedly, the actor has been certified fit by doctors and will shortly resume work. According to the report, Mammootty who was being treated in Chennai received his test results on Tuesday morning and it is all looking good. He is expected to come back to Kerala and resume shoot for Mahesh Narayanan's film in September.
Noted film producer Anto Joseph took to social media and shared an update on Mammootty's recovery. "The prayers of many people around the world have borne fruit, thank you God, thank you, thank you,"...
"I stand before you with folded hands, eyes filled with joy. To those who prayed, to those who stood by, to those who consoled me by saying that nothing would happen, to those who loved me with endless love...thank you," wrote George, Mammootty's childhood companion.