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Mammootty Reveals Health Scare: Lost Smell, Taste; Now Regaining Senses

Mammootty is next set to appear in the lead role in Patriot.

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News18•18-02-2026, 04:20

Mammootty Reveals Health Scare: Lost Smell, Taste; Now Regaining Senses

•Malayalam superstar Mammootty publicly shared his health scare from 2025, revealing he temporarily lost his sense of smell and taste.
•He emphasized the value of sensory abilities, stating, "We only understand the value of such abilities when we lose them."
•Mammootty highlighted the privilege of sensory perception, noting that abilities like hearing are a "godly blessing."
•The actor took a break from films for several months for treatment, with unconfirmed reports suggesting cancer treatment.
•He is set to return to films with "Patriot," reuniting with Mohanlal, and is also filming "Padayaatra" and appearing in Dhanush's "D55."

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