- By Ridam Sharma
- Tue, 25 Feb 2025 12:30 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Top 10 Richest Malayalam Actresses: Over the past decade, the entertainment world has seen a significant rise in the fan following of Malayalam films, actors and actresses, especially Malayalam actresses. From ethereal beauties like Anupama Parameswaran and Manju Warrier to absolute divas like Keerthy Suresh and Nayanthara, actresses are stealing hearts, making headlines, and building fortunes for themselves. With thousands of fans supporting them, brand endorsements and their collaboration with Bollywood, they are incredibly famous all over the country.
Malayalam Actress | Remuneration | Net Worth |
Nayanthara | Rs 2cr to 5cr per movie | Rs 200 crore |
Keerthy Suresh | Rs 1cr to 3cr per movie | Rs 41 crore |
Nazriya Nazim | Rs 1cr to 2cr per movie | Rs. 12 - 24 crore |
Anupama Parameswaran | Rs 50 lakhs to 2cr per movie | Rs 30-33 crore |
Manju Warrier | Rs 50 lakhs to 1.5cr per movie | Rs 142 crore |
Nithya Menon | 50 lakhs to 1cr per movie | Rs 55 crores |
Mamitha Baiju | 50 lakhs to 1cr per movie | Rs around 20- 30 crore |
Amala Paul | 40 lakhs to 1cr per movie | Rs 32 crore |
Priyamani | 40 lakhs to 1cr per movie | Rs 60.85 Crore |
Kalyani Priyadarshan | 35 lakhs to 1cr per movie | Rs- 4-5 Crore |
1. Nayanthara
The total diva often makes headlines for her fashion choices, selective approach to movies and happy married life. Through her phenomenal acting, the diva has made a powerful and impactful place for herself in Malayalam cinema. She charges a whopping amount of Rs 3 cr to 5 cr per movie which makes her the highest-paid Malayalam actress.
Nayanthara Net worth (Image Credit: Instagram @nayanthara)
2. Keerthy Suresh
Keerthy Suresh made a buzz on the internet with her recent stint in Bollywood, with Varun Dhawan’s film Baby John. Malayalam actress is popularly known in the South film industry for her successful female-oriented films. She enjoys an impressive net worth of Rs 41 crore and charges Rs 1 to 3 cr per film.
Keerthy Suresh Net Worth (Image Credit: Instagram @keerthysureshofficial)
3. Nazriya Nazim
The 30-year-old beauty of South cinema, Nazriya Nazim has a net worth of around Rs 12-24 crores and charges Rs 1-2 crore per movie. Her role in the all-time hit film Ohm Shanthi Oshaana helped her gain nationwide acclaim.
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4. Anupama Parameswaran
Her social media existence has catapulted her career to newer heights, making her one of the highest-paid Malayalam actresses in India. Anupama Parameswaran reportedly has a net worth of Rs 30-33 crores and earns Rs 50 lakhs to 2 crores per movie.
Anupama Parameswaran Net Worth (Image Credit: Instagram @anupamaparameswaran96)
5. Manju Warrier
The recipient of a National Film Award and a Kerala State Film Award, Manju Warrier is loved for her versatile acting skills and outstanding screen presence. With a net worth of around Rs 142 crore, she charges between 50 lakhs to 1.5 cr per film.
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6. Nithya Menon
With a career spanning over a decade, the talented actress Nithya Menon has established herself in Kannada, Malayalam, and Hindi films. Her net worth is estimated at Rs 55 crore, all thanks to her acting career and a handful of brand endorsements. She earns Rs 50 lakhs to 1 crore per movie.
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7. Mamitha Baiju
She is a compelling actress and has been a consistent performer since her debut in 2017 in South Cinema. Mamitha Baiju has an estimated net worth of Rs 20-30 crore and has a salary of Rs 50 lakhs to 1 cr per film. Her most-loved character Reenu from the Malayam film Premalu got her widespread recognition in South cinema.
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8. Amala Paul
Amala Paul is one of the top actresses in the Malayalam film industry. With a net worth of Rs 32 crore and a salary of Rs 40 lakh-1 crore per film, she is shining as a talented, self-made new-age actress in Tollywood and her fans across the internet are hoping for her debut in Bollywood.
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9. Priyamani
The timeless and one of the most stunning actresses of Malayalam Cinema Priyamani manages to always make a buzz on the internet with her sassy looks, iconic dance numbers and phenomenal acting skills. With a career spanning over two decades, she has a whopping net worth of Rs 60.85 Crore and earns Rs 40 lakhs to 1 crore per film.
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10. Kalyani Priyadarshan
The talented and natural beauty of South Indian films is widely known for her social media presence and successful Malayalam film career. The actress’s approximate net worth is around Rs 4-5 crore and her salary per movie is Rs 35 lakhs to 1cr per movie, which majorly comes from her acting career and brand endorsements.
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