How Much Did Mohanlal Earn for Ravanaprabhu? Everything About Cult Classic

Mohanlal Fees for Ravanaprabhu: After its release in 2001, the film came to be regarded as one of the finest Malayalam films made around the early 2000s. Ranjith directed and Antony Perumbavoor produced the film. A sequel to Devaasuram, and had Mohanlal in mighty dual roles as Neelakandan and Karthikeyan. The grand success of the film made absolute sure of Mohanlal’s mighty superstar status and also transformed the whole terrain of commercial Malayalam cinema.

Box Office Hits of 2001

The biggest Malayalam hit of 2001, Ravanaprabhu, reportedly collected over ₹15 crore in its first run. An astronomical figure for that time. The movie and the showtime held for more than 100 days were visited by a huge crowd all over Kerala as well as overseas markets. Comprising a blend of high drama, intense emotions, and wonderful music. It became some of the most cherished performances in Mohanlal’s career.

How Much Mohanlal Earned?

Mohanlal’s earnings for Ravanaprabhu are said to have been in the ₹40-$50 lakh range. With various trade estimates and interviews suggesting that such fees were then considered exceptional by the standards of the early 2000s. These tendencies alongside his being both the face and the emotional backbone of the film very much tilted the commercial prospects of the movie in its favor. Reportedly, a combination of factors that included stardom, scale of work. And inordinate expectations riding on Mohanlal under Devaasuram justified this compensation.

Remuneration: Then v/s Now

Markets today, however, give Mohanlal a hawking rise in the arena. Reports in 2020 to 2024 stating that he is getting anywhere from Rs 8 to Rs 17 crores a film. With a few bigger banners reportedly offering him much more.

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A last reflection

Though the actual sum for Ravanaprabhu remains unsubstantiated. There is no doubt that Mohanlal had been one among the highest paid actors of that time in Mollywood. Not only did this film bring to light his diverse skills but also marked the beginning of the long-standing relationship with Aashirvad Cinemas. Which has remained one of the most important collaborative efforts in generating some of the biggest hits in Malayalam cinema.