Mammootty and Dulquer Salmaan lived on this Kochi house for 12 years; now it’s a boutique villa with open courtyard, 2,000 DVDs from his private archive the place anybody can keep

For individuals who have lengthy admired Mammootty, there’s now an opportunity to inhabit an area the place he spent his prime years, received a number of appearing honours, and had lengthy conversations about cinema; the place his youngsters spent their adolescence, and the place the household celebrated festivals and weathered monsoons collectively. The Mammootty Home doesn’t money in on the star energy, however trades within the particulars: the balcony the place he greeted admirers, the personal theatre with 2,000 DVDs from his private archive, and bedrooms designed across the personalities of every member of the family.

The three-storey house sits away from the bustle of the town, in part of Kochi which most vacationers by no means go to. The property in Panampilly Nagar carries the attraction of a village, together with an city rhythm, simply the way in which Mammootty has at all times needed. “I crave the conveniences of the town and the verdant lushness of rural life; I at all times attempt to create a village for myself throughout the metropolis.” The villa the famous person lived in for greater than a decade is now a boutique villa, managed by VKation Experiences, a supplier of luxurious stays throughout South India. The household nonetheless owns it, however they’ve chosen to open it to those that are curious sufficient to know the star’s life past his on-screen persona.

Enter the Mammootty Home

An outdated mango tree guards the doorway, with its branches unfold throughout the backyard. The branches have stood silently over time, witnessing the famous person’s on a regular basis routines, feelings by no means seen on the silver display screen, and the type of conversations that solely occur at house. Stroll previous the tree, and the three-storey residence reveals itself: minimalist and fashionable, designed by the famous person’s spouse, Sulfath. “This house has pretty recollections connected to it. Though it was not constructed by us, we really made it our personal,” Mammootty stated when the home was listed as a boutique villa available on the market in 2025.

The lobby opens right into a household front room, with a number of seating areas, espresso tables, and lengthy home windows to soak in as a lot solar as potential. These very partitions witnessed conversations brew, and Mammootty, alongside along with his filmmakers, formed these concepts into sheer artwork. Books line the cabinets close by, chronicling the famous person’s illustrious journey. Some are nonetheless accessible for buy if you wish to take a bit of cinema historical past house.

On the wall beside the staircase, a timeline of frames traces Mammootty’s journey by way of many years. Close to the residing space sits a lovely reminiscence framed in perfection: Mammootty with MT Vasudevan Nair, the doyen of Malayalam literature, who gifted priceless characters to the famous person’s filmography. A photograph with the legend, with out which Mammootty’s profession seems incomplete.

Rooms named after members of the family

The rooms function a reminder of the individuals who as soon as inhabited them. The main bedroom bears Mammootty’s title. It’s all the things that one would anticipate. The suite opens onto a balcony overlooking the mango tree and yard. Curated with modern artwork and furnishings, reflecting Mammootty’s private fashion, the suite comes with a walk-in wardrobe, dressing desk, and enormous rest room with a rain bathe. The crops add a layer of freshness to the suite.

Mammootty received the Kerala State Movie Award for Finest Actor in 2009 for his function in ‘Paleri Manikyam: Oru Pathirakolapathakathinte Katha’ whereas residing right here. A few of his finest movies, together with ‘Kerala Varma Pazhassi Raja’ in 2009 and ‘Pranchiyettan and the Saint’ in 2010, have been additionally born at a time when he referred to as this place his house.

Mammootty’s son Dulquer Salmaan’s room is solely a petrolhead’s dream. Its minimal, clear aesthetic additionally blends in his enthusiasm for cars and cinema. From the marble flooring to smooth furnishings and a walk-in wardrobe, each element is deliberate and picked with care, giving a glimpse of the actor’s journey and pursuits. “I stayed right here after shifting again from Dubai. I began my first movie (Second Present) whereas residing right here. We have been right here until my daughter Marie was about two to 3 years outdated. This home holds all these recollections,” Dulquer Salmaan advised Condé Nast Traveller earlier. This house has additionally seen him prepping for his hits like ‘Ustad Lodge (2012)’ and the Tamil musical ‘OK Kanmani (2015)’.

Mammootty’s daughter Surumi’s area is an ideal haven for the artist she is. A graphic designer, the room has intricate particulars and artwork that mirror her style.

Even the downstairs visitor room carries historical past. It as soon as belonged to Mammootty’s mom. The cosy and heat room now options images of Mammootty’s mother and father, uncommon ones from his private archive.

Enjoyable and meals

How can a famous person’s house not have a theatre in it? The abode additionally homes a personal theatre on the highest ground. This house theatre has 2,000 DVDs from Mammootty’s private assortment. The room is devoted to the thespian’s artwork. A shrine of kinds for his work. Guests, particularly cinema fans, can watch and maybe take notes whereas leaving the theatre.

The villa comes with breakfast service, a eating area, backyard entry, and employees to deal with the small print. A buffet-style breakfast menu has a continental unfold of sourdough, croissants, Danish pastries, baked beans, eggs, sausages, mushrooms, cereals, pancakes, waffles, in addition to drinks like tea, espresso, and contemporary juices. Guests also can go to the close by cafés and eating places.

How you can get there

Mammootty Home is nestled in Panampilly Nagar, part of Kochi which most vacationers skip. The property is on KC Joseph Highway. The villa is roughly three kilometres south of Marine Drive. Cabs are simpler than navigation apps on this a part of the town, and most drivers know Panampilly Nagar effectively sufficient. When you arrive, the mango tree on the entrance is unmistakable, and the home sits behind it.Close by points of interest embrace, the Durbar Corridor Artwork Gallery (2km), Ernakulam Shiva Temple, Subhash Park (2.5km), and Marine Drive (3km).