Amitabh Bachchan, other actors wish fans 'Happy Onam'

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan, veteran actress Hema Malini, filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar among others have wished their admirers a "happy and wonderful" Onam.

The festival is celebrated to honour King Mahabali, who according to legend ruled the state once, under whom the people were equal, prosperous and happy.

Bachchan, 72, took to the micro-blogging site to wish his fans on the joyous occasion.

T 1976 - A very happy Onam to all .. festival predominantly celebrated with gusto in Kerala and Malayalis .. pic.twitter.com/uNZkW0haeo

— Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan) August 27, 2015

"Dream Girl" Malini also tweeted

Wish u all a wonderful Onam! Have a great day! pic.twitter.com/lDZ4Y42J1U

— Hema Malini (@dreamgirlhema) August 28, 2015

English Vinglish actress Sridevi Boney Kapoor also wished her fans.

Wishing all of you a very Happy Onam. May this day bring prosperity, happiness and peace in your lives.

— SRIDEVI BONEY KAPOOR (@SrideviBKapoor) August 28, 2015

Farhan Akhtar, who co-stars with Bachchan in the upcoming film Wazir also took to Twitter.

Wish you all a happy Onam.

— Farhan Akhtar (@FarOutAkhtar) August 28, 2015

National-award winning director, Madhur Bhandarkar also tweeted.

May the color and lights of Onam fill your home with happiness and joy. Have the most beautiful Onam.

— Madhur Bhandarkar (@imbhandarkar) August 28, 2015

"Kolaveri Di" star Dhanush followed along.

Happy onam

— Dhanush (@dhanushkraja) August 28, 2015

Tamil film actor Suriya, who was seen in the Hindi movie Rakta Charitra posted a truly Malayali wish.

Happy Onam to all my dearest Kerala friends!! Wishing you n all at home Thiruonam Ashamshakal..!! All happiness..!!

— Suriya Sivakumar (@Suriya_offl) August 28, 2015