Kochi, April 9 -- Malayalam cinema icon Mammootty was seen casting his vote alongside his wife Sulfath Kutty at a polling station in Kochi on Thursday morning as voting for the Keralam Assembly Elections 2026 got underway.

The veteran actor arrived at the polling booth in a composed, understated manner, dressed in a brown long-sleeved collared shirt paired with black sunglasses. His presence drew attention from voters and onlookers, underscoring the role public figures often play in encouraging electoral participation.

The veteran actor was also spotting leaving the polling booth with actor and his son Dulquer Salmaan.

The elections, being held across the state today, saw an early voter turnout of 16.2 per cent by 9 am, according to th...