Mammootty’s team DISMISSES cancer rumors; confirm he is on a break from filming for Ramzan fasting

There were rumours suggesting South superstar Mammootty had been diagnosed with cancer and was away from filming commitments for treatment. Here's what his team said.

South superstar Mammootty fans were shell-shocked after rumours regarding his health went viral on social media. There were claims of his cancer diagnosis and the veteran actor’s team clarified as they said that he has taken a break from work due to the holy month of Ramadan. Yes, you read that right!

Mammootty not diagnosed with cancer?

Mammootty's PRO issued a statement to MidDay and stated, “It is fake news. He is on vacation because he is fasting for Ramzan. He is on a break from his shoot schedule as well because of that. In fact, after the break, he will go back to shooting for Mahesh Narayanan’s film with Mohanlal.”

On the work front, Mammootty will next be seen in Bazooka which will be released on April 10. The film also stars Babu Antony, Iswarya Menon, Neeta Pillai, and Gayathri Iyer in interesting roles. The actor was last seen in Gautham Vasudev Menon’s investigative comedy film, Dominic and the Ladies’ Purse.

Mammootty won his 15th Filmfare Award for the 2023 film Nanpakal Nerathu Mayakkam which was directed by Lijo Jose Pellissery. The actor gained acclaim for Kaathal: The Core. Gokul Suresh, Lena, Siddique, Vijay Babu and Viji Venkatesh also starred in the film.

The actor will be seen in Turbo which will be released worldwide on June 13 and the film is produced by his home banner, Mammootty Kampany, the film is directed by Vyaskh. The actor is also shooting for editor-turned-director Mahesh Narayanan's film and will share the screen with Mohanlal, Fahadh Faasil, and Kunchacko Boban.