After Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada, Malayalam cinema is the fifth largest in terms of overall film output and viewers. The Film Industry, which is home to many talented actors, directors, and scriptwriters, is where many Malayalam blockbuster films are created, as well as many noteworthy films adapted in other Indian languages. Mamooty, Mohan Lal, and Jayaram are among the numerous well-known performers who continue to feature in Malayalam films. The following list of Malayalam film’s highest-paid actors is based on the actor’s demand, film success, and popularity, as well as statistics obtained from online sources.
10. Dulquer Salmaan
Occupation: Film actor, playback singer
Years active: 2012– present
Notable Films: O Kadhal Kanmani, 100 Days of Love, Bangalore Days, Vikramadithyan, Vaayai Moodi Pesavum, Ext.
DOB: July 28, 1986
Remuneration: Around 50 Lakh
9. Fahad Fazil
Occupation: Film actor, producer
Years active: 2009– present
Notable Films: Bangalore Days, Diamond Necklace, Iyobinte Pusthakam, Annayum Rasoolum, North 24 Kaatham, Ext.
DOB: August 8, 1982
Remuneration: Around 55 Lakh
8. Nivin Pauly
Occupation: Film Actor
Years active: 2010– present
Notable Films: Premam, Oru Vadakkan Selfie, Ohm Shanthi Oshaana, Neram, Mili, Ext.
DOB: October 11, 1984
Remuneration: 55 – 60 Lakh
7. Jayasurya
Occupation: Actor, Producer, Singer
Years active: 2001– present
Notable Films: Aadu, Jilebi, Punyalan Agarbattis, Iyobinte Pushthakam, Oomappenninu Uriyadappayyan, Ext.
DOB: August 30, 1978
Remuneration: 65 – 70 Lakh
6. Jayaram
Occupation: Film actor
Years active: 1988– present
Notable Films: Manthrikan, Uttam VIllain, Manassin, Thenali, Customs Dairy, Ext.
DOB: September 10, 1965
Remuneration: 70 – 80 Lakh
5. Kunchacko Boban
Occupation: Actor, businessman
Years active: 1997– present
Notable Films: Chirakodinja Kinavukal, Cousins, Vishudhan, Law Point, Aniyathipraavu, Ext.
DOB: November 2, 1976
Remuneration: Around 1 Crore
4. Pritvi Raj
Occupation: Film Actor, Producer, playback singer
Years active: 2002 – present
Notable Films: Aiyyaa, Ivide, Classmates, Urumi, Picket 43, Ext.
DOB: October 16, 1982
Remuneration: Around 1.5 Crore
3. Dilip
Occupation: Actor, film producer, singer, impressionist
Years active: 1993 – present
Notable Films: Ivan Maryadaraman, Meesa Madhavan, Avatharam, C.I.D Moosa, Ring Master, Ext.
DOB: September October 27, 1968
Remuneration: 2 Crore
2. Mammooty
Occupation: Film actor, producer
Years active: 1979 – present
Notable Films: Bhaskar the Rascal, RajadhiRaja, Kerala Varma Pazhassi Raja, Ezhupunna Tharakan, Rajamanikyam, Ext.
DOB: September 7, 1951
Remuneration: 4 Crore
1. Mohan Lal
Occupation: Film actor, producer, distributor, playback singer, entrepreneur, theater actor
Years active: 1978 – present
Notable Films: Pulimurugan, Oppam, Janatha Garage, SPadikam, Chithram, Drishyam
DOB: 21 May 1960
Remuneration: 6 Crore
Note: The Remuneration of the Actors mentioned above are referred from the internet news sources and other entertainment-related websites, do not use this for official purposes.
