Mohanlal Defends Sabarimala Puja for Mammootty Amid Ongoing Religious Debate

The actor reaffirms his actions were personal while the Devaswom Board denies involvement in the leaked receipt that fueled the controversy.

Mohanlal performed an 'Usha Puja' at Sabarimala temple on March 18, writing Mammootty's birth name and star on the offering receipt, which later leaked online.
The leaked receipt has divided public opinion, with some praising the act as communal harmony and others criticizing it as a violation of Islamic principles.
Mohanlal has defended the puja as a personal gesture for his friend, dismissing criticism and emphasizing their close bond.
The Travancore Devaswom Board clarified on March 25 that the leaked receipt originated from the devotee's copy, not their staff, addressing Mohanlal's earlier allegation.
Mammootty's team has denied rumors about his health, stating he is healthy, fasting for Ramzan, and on a break from filming.