You can now stay in Mammootty and Dulquer Salmaan’s home in Kochi

The actors’ four-bedroom home is now a boutique villa available to book

Far from the tourist-frequented streets of Fort Kochi, Panampilly Nagar is in a quiet part of the city with cafes, boutique stores, and yoga studios. Winding through this enclave is KC Joseph Road, which was drawn into the city’s map in the 1970s. On this tree-lined stretch with stately residences stands Mammootty House, the former home of the legendary Malayalam film actor. The three-story home has now been thoughtfully transformed into a boutique stay, offering guests a chance to experience the lived-in warmth of a family home with all modern comforts at hand. An old mango tree in a small garden stands guard at the entrance, wide branches offering shade from the blazing summer and merciless monsoon.

Lawn area

The background

Mammootty & Dulquer Salmaan

For 12 years, from 2008 to 2020, Mammootty and his wife Sulfath, their actor son Dulquer Salmaan, and their daughter Surumy lived in this beautiful four-bedroom home. The family still owns the villa, but it is now managed by VKation Experiences, a provider of luxury stays across South India. When the family chose to open their home as a boutique villa for guests, VKation Experiences took over the property in January 2025, and the villa was opened to guests in April 2025.

Living area

Address: Mammootty House, KC Joseph Road,
Panampilly Nagar, Kochi, Kerala
To reserve, call +91 9778465700, +91 9778455700

From ₹50,000 + taxes per night for the whole house (including breakfast). The villa has to be booked in entirety and is only given out to a single group at a time.

It was while living here that Mammootty won the Kerala State Film Award for Best Actor in 2009, for his riveting performance in the Malayalam film Paleri Manikyam: Oru Pathirakolapathakathinte Katha. This is also the space that served as his creative sanctuary while preparing for roles in acclaimed Malayalam films like Kerala Varma Pazhassi Raja in 2009, and Pranchiyettan and the Saint in 2010. Meanwhile, it was from this home that Dulquer first stepped into the world of cinema, debuting with his Malayalam film Second Show in 2012. Living here, the actor carried out his roles in the Malayalam hit film Ustad Hotel (2012) and Tamil musical OK Kanmani (2015).

Living area & Mammootty suite wall

Many films were born and took shape within these walls. In the foyer, Mammootty met filmmakers, scriptwriters, and producers, and Dulquer celebrated early successes and slowly carved a niche in Indian cinema.

The stay

Reception area

Sulfath, Mammootty’s wife, has carefully designed the minimalist, modern interiors. The living room features multiple seating areas, coffee tables, and sheer curtains to let the light in. There are nods to the family’s deep connection to cinema everywhere. Guests can leaf through books chronicling Mammootty’s cinematic journey. Some books are even available for purchase. On the wall beside the staircase is a nostalgic timeline of powerful characters essayed by him through the decades. Mammootty breathed life into many characters that sprang from late writer and director MT Vasudevan Nair’s (fondly called MT) pen, and a picture of the duo serves as a timeless reminder of their deep connection.

Mammootty suite

Rooms are named after family members and evoke their personalities. The master bedroom or Mammootty Suite has contemporary art and framed photographs above the bed, a walk-in wardrobe, bedside tables, and a large plant-filled bathroom with a rain shower. There’s a balcony overlooking the yard and a mango tree; a space from where the actor used to greet his fans. The second room, named Dulquer’s Abode, has marble floors and a walk-in wardrobe and reflects the actor's passion for automobiles with miniature scale model cars.

Surumi's space

Outdoor dining area & Mammootty suite bathroom

Surumy is a graphic designer and artist, and the third bedroom, Surumy’s Space, features her vivid artwork. A downstairs guest room was once home to Mammootty’s mother and has photos of the actor’s parents.

On the top floor, a private theatre holds over 2,000 DVDs from Mammootty’s collection–an opportunity to experience cinema from the perspective of one of its most celebrated icons. There’s also a space for kids, with board games and a play area.

Food and drink

Breakfast buffet setup

There's a dining space on the ground floor, and the property offers an all-day breakfast menu. The buffet-style breakfast is a typical continental spread of sourdough and croissants, Danish pastries, baked beans, cereal, eggs, sausages, mushrooms, waffles, pancakes, as well as tea, coffee and fresh juices.

Breakfast offerings

Cafes and restaurants dot the street, so guests can step out for meals or order in. A warm five-member staff is present at the villa and will rustle up a coffee and snack which you can take in the garden.

Further afield

Kochi’s vibrant cultural canvas is easily accessible from the villa. Just two km away, the Durbar Hall Art Gallery showcases works by contemporary Kerala artists, while the Ernakulam Shiva Temple and the Marine Drive promenade (3km away) are good for sunset strolls and street-side snacks.

Families will find a peaceful space at nearby Subhash Park (2.5km away), while history buffs can venture a little farther to Fort Kochi and Mattancherry (6–10 km away), where colonial architecture, spice markets, Chinese fishing nets, and the storied lanes of Jew Town hold plenty for the curious traveller. Hop aboard the Kochi Water Metro to glide through the backwaters, or head to Lulu Mall (8–10 km) for some shopping.