Richest Malayalam Actors: Malayalam film, with its cultural heritage and richness of storytelling, has also seen actors who have played outstandingly well, financially, one might add—not only on the screen, but also in terms of wealth. In 2025, the Malayalam actors have made a gigantic amount of money by acting, endorsements, being an entrepreneur, and pan-Indian productions. Find below the top 5 wealthiest Malayalam actors of the current year.
Even today, Mohanlal is the highest-paid Malayalam film actor. Having enjoyed over four decades of high-performing career, he is in great demand in films, advertisements, and OTT. His restaurant business, film production business, and Indian and Gulf property business also contribute to his immense wealth.
Mammootty has been successful both on and off screen. He is still acting in big budget films in 2025 and producing blockbuster ventures under his banner, Mammootty Kampany. Aside from his acting, his real estate properties, media investments, and endorsement deals keep his incomes stable and high.
Actor, director, and producer, Prithviraj’s image transcended boundaries. Through his company, Prithviraj Productions, he directed and invested in many multilingual and Malayalam blockbuster movies. With forays into digital media and content distribution in 2025, his net value rose significantly.
Mammootty’s son Dulquer is a household name in Malayalam, Tamil, Hindi, and Telugu films. Through his different successful ventures in acting, production, and car sales, Dulquer’s brand new persona as a contemporary operator has commanded him prime sponsorships, contributing to his growing fortunes.
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Popular for his spontaneous career and spontaneity in performances, Fahadh Faasil is now a household name on OTT. His sensible film choices and production efforts have boosted his revenues and popularity immensely in all of India.
These actors command the screen and the revenue charts of the Malayalam film world. With talent, smart investments, and being ahead of time, they’ve created long-lasting legacies.