Malayalam Cinema is the Indian film industry based in the State of Kerala. It produces movies of Malayalam language and is also known as Mollywood. Malayalam film industry is the fourth biggest film industry in India and is famous for its cinematography and story driven realistic plots. Undoubtedly, it has gems in the form of actors. So lets discuss about top 10 malayalam actors.
There are several well-known actors of Malayalam cinema who are loved by people for their amazing acting skills. If you are also a fan of the Malayalam film industry and want to know about its top famous actors, we have here provided you with the list of top 10 actors.
#1. Mohanlal
Mohanlal is one of the leading and well-known actors of Malayalam. He has won two National Awards, nine Filmfare Awards, and seven Kerala state film awards. His achievements include Padmasree, double Doctorate, and Lt. Colonel. His biggest hits are- Pulimurugun, Drishyam, Irupatham noottandu, and Narasimham, etc.
Mohanlal net worth :-
$ 10 Million – $15 Million
Mohanlal movies :-
Drishyam 2 , Lucifer , Drishyam , Marakkar Arabikadalinte Simham , Aaraattu , Barroz: Guardian of D’Gama’s Treasure , Pulimurugan . Big Brother
Mohanlal height :-
1.72 m , 5.7 inc
Mohanlal weight :-
82 kg
Mohanlal age :-
61
Mohanlal birthday :-
21 May 1960
Award :-
| National Film Awards |
| Kerala State Film Awards |
| Nandi Awards |
| Filmfare Awards |
| Filmfare Awards South |
| Screen Awards |
| Screen Awards South |
| International Indian Film Academy Awards |
| IIFA Utsavam |
| South Indian International Movie Awards |
#2. Mammootty
Megastar Mammootty is one of the best method actors in Indian cinema. He is known for his work as an actor and producer. He has won several awards which include three National Awards, three Filmfare Awards, seven Kerala state film awards. His achievements include Padmasree and a double doctorate. Some of his popular movies are- Rajamanikyam, Hitlar, The great father, Mrigaya, Dr. Ambedkar, Surya Manasam etc.
Mammootty net worth :-
40 million
Mammootty movies :-
The Priest , One , Shylock , The Great Father , Dashing Jigarwala 2 , Kasaba , Madhura Raja , Peranbu , Nanthan Raja
Mammootty height :-
1.78 m , 5.10 inc
Mammootty weight :-
85 kg
Mammootty age :-
69
Mammootty birthday :-
7 September 1951
Awards :-
| Honorary awards |
| National Film Awards |
| Kerala State Film Awards |
| IIFA Utsavam |
| Filmfare Awards South |
| South Indian International Movie Awards |
| Ramu Kariat Awards |
| Kerala Film Critics Association Awards |
| Asiavision Awards |
| Asianet Film Award |
#3. Dileep
Janapriya Nayakan Dileep is the most famous comedy actor in Malayalam cinema. He is loved by people because of his sense of humor. He has won one Filmfare and three Kerala state film awards. His popular movies include Ramaleela, Two countries, Meesha Madhavan, Punjabi house, Chathupottu, CID Moosa, etc.
Dileep net worth :-
$5 million
Dileep movies :-
Vettam , C.I.D. Moosa , Jack and Daniel , Kammara Sambhavam , Ramaleela , Thilakkam , Lion (Malayalam film) , Kodathi Samaksham Balan Vakeel
Dileep height :-
1.70 m , 5.7 inc
Dileep weight :-
80 kg
Dileep age :-
53
Dileep birthday :-
27 October 1967
Award :-
| Kerala State Film Awards |
| Filmfare Awards South |
| Asianet Film Awards |
| Kerala Film Critics Association Awards |
| South Indian International Movie Awards |
| Vanitha Film Awards |
| Jaihind Film Awards |
| Amrita Film Awards |
#4. Prithviraj Sukumaran
Prithviraj Sukumaran is one of the youth stars. He is a senior actor in Mollywood but he is a youth star as per age as he has 16 years of acting experience as a hero. He has won one Filmfare and two Kerala state film awards. His best works include Mumbai police, Indian rupee, Ennu ninte modern, Classmates, Amar Acbor Anthony, etc.
Prithviraj Sukumaran net worth :-
₹40 Crore
Prithviraj Sukumaran movies :-
Lucifer , Ayyappanum Koshiyum , Driving Licence , Aadujeevitham , Kaduva , Memories 2013 , Ezra 2017 , Mumbai Police
Prithviraj Sukumaran height :-
1.81 m , 5.11 inc
Prithviraj Sukumaran weight :-
77kg
Prithviraj Sukumaran age :-
38
Prithviraj Sukumaran birthday :-
October 16, 1982
Award :-
| National Film Awards |
| Kerala State Film Awards |
| Tamil Nadu State Film Awards |
| Kerala Film Critics Association Awards |
| Filmfare Awards |
| SIIMA Awards |
| IBNLive Movie Awards |
| IIFA Utsavam Awards |
| Asianet Film Awards |
| Zee Cine Awards |
#5. Nivin Pauly
Nivin Pauly is one of the popular youth stars of the Malayalam film industry. He has gained fame as a youth icon after the release of Thattathin marayathu. He has won three Filmfare and one Kerala state film award. His best movies include Premam, Banglore days, 1983, Hey Jude, Action hero Biju, Richie, etc.
Nivin Pauly net worth :-
$3 Million – $5 Million
Nivin Pauly movies :-
Premam Premam , Love Action Drama , Neram , Moothon , Ohm Shanthi Oshaana , Thuramukham , Action Hero Biju , Kayamkulam Kochunni
Nivin Pauly height :-
1.75 m , 5.9 inc
Nivin Pauly weight :-
77kg
Nivin Pauly age :-
36
Nivin Pauly birthday :-
11 October 1984
Awards :-
| Ananda Vikatan Cinema Awards |
| Asianet Film Awards |
| Asiavision Awards |
| Filmfare Awards South |
| Kerala State Film Awards |
| South Indian International Movie Awards |
| Vanitha Film Awards |
#6. Dulquer Salmaan
Dulquer Salmaan, son of actor Mammootty, is the most fan-following youth star. After the release of Charlie, he has become a role model of youth fashion in Kerala. He has won two Filmfare and one Kerala state film award. His most popular works include Charli, Usthad hotel, Banglore days, Vikramaadithyan, Kammattippadam, etc.
Dulquer Salmaan net worth :-
$ 4.5 Million
Dulquer Salmaan movies :-
Charlie , Kanulu Kanulanu Dochayante , Kurup , Solo , The Zoya Factor , Hey Pillagada , Bangalore Days , Jomonte Suvisheshangal , OK Kanmani
Dulquer Salmaan height :-
1.75 m , 5.9 inc
Dulquer Salmaan weight :-
65 kg
Dulquer Salmaan age :-
34
Dulquer Salmaan birthday :-
28 July 1986
Awards :-
| Ananda Vikatan Cinema Awards |
| Asianet Film Awards |
| Filmfare Awards South |
| IBNLive Movie Awards |
| Kerala State Film Awards |
| South Indian International Movie Awards |
| Zee Cine Awards |
#7. Jagathy Sreekumar
Sreekumar P. K., better known by his stage name Jagathy Sreekumar is a popular actor, director, and playback singer. He has starred in more than 1500 Malayalam films. He has won five Kerala state film awards. His famous movies include Kilukkam, Yodha, Nizhalkuthu, Urumi, Nandanam, Oru CBI diary kurippu, etc.
Jagathy Sreekumar net worth :-
$1 million – $10 million dollars
Jagathy Sreekumar movies :-
Poochakkoru Mookkuthi , Kilukkam , Meleparambil Aanveedu , Yoddha , Udayananu Tharam , Vettam , Pattabhishekam , Pranchiyettan and the Saint
Jagathy Sreekumar height :-
1.67 m , 5.5 inc
Jagathy Sreekumar weight :-
80 kg
Jagathy Sreekumar age :-
70
Jagathy Sreekumar birthday :-
5 January 1951
#8. Fahadh Faasil
Fahad Fazil is one the star known for his acting skill. His first movie was not a hit but his comeback after 7 years of gap gained popularity. He has won one National award for best-supporting actor, four Filmfare, and two Kerala State film awards. His best movies are – Iyobinte pusthakam, Varathan, Maheshinte prathikaaram, Artist, Carbon, etc.
Fahadh Faasil net worth :-
$9 Million
Fahadh Faasil movies :-
Joji , Trance , Malik , Kumbalangi Nights , Maheshinte Prathikaaram . Pushpa , Athiran , Irul , Varathan , Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum
Fahadh Faasil height :-
1.70 m , 5.7 inc
Fahadh Faasil weight :-
62 kg
Fahadh Faasil age :-
38
Fahadh Faasil birthday :-
8 August 1982
#9. Jayaram
Kudumba Nayakan Jayaram is one of the famous stars of Mollywood but now he has a very disappointing box office performance. He has won four Filmfare and two Kerala state film awards. His achievements include Padmasree. His biggest hits are – Sandesham, Friends, Veruthe our bharya, Aadyathe Kanmani, Sneham, etc.
Jayaram net worth :-
$1.5 Million
Jayaram movies :-
Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo , Meleparambil Aanveedu , Mazhavilkavadi , Manassinakkare , Sandesham , Aparan , Achayans , Swagatham
Jayaram height :-
1.75 m , 5.9 inc
Jayaram weight :-
80 kg
Jayaram age :-
56
Jayaram birthday :-
10 December 1964
#10. Jayasurya
Jayasurya is one of the most versatile and method actors of Mollywood. He is very hardworking and dedicated to his acting. He has won a National award, two Filmfare, and one Kerala state film award. His biggest hits include Aadu 2, Amar Acbor Anthony, Classmates, Captain, Preetham, Lukka chuppi, Kumbasaram,
Jayasurya net worth :-
$1-5 Million US
Jayasurya movies :-
Iyobinte Pusthakam , Su Su Sudhi Vathmeekam , Cocktail 2010 , Sufiyum Sujatayum , Classmates , Puzhikkadakan , Beautiful , Aadu , Naan Ninaithathai Mudippavan
Jayasurya height :-
1.73 , 5.7 inc
Jayasurya weight :-
70kg
Jayasurya age :-
42
Jayasurya birthday :-
31 August 1978