Mammootty’s illustrious acting career spans over four decades. He has successfully built a loyal fan base among viewers especially in the state of Kerala. His stardom is well-earned. It is rooted in the wide range of genres in his filmography, his versatility, and the conviction with which he plays each character. In a recent interview, Jyotika, Mammootty’s co-actor in his most recent film, Kaathal the Core, said that when she asked him why he chose to do this role, he replied, “Who is a hero? A hero is not someone who is beating up someone and doing action and romance, a hero is someone who is trying different roles, getting into the act of different characters. That’s a real hero”.