Highest-paid Malayalam actresses and their net worth: Nayanthara to Manju Warrier

Are you curious to know more about Mollywood's leading ladies? Well, here we spill the beans on Malayalam cinema's highest-paid actresses. From the Pan-Indian star Nayanthara to the ever-graceful Manju Warrier to the evergreen Shobana, check out the top-paid actresses' net worth. Not just that, we also reveal their per-film remunerations, taking a good look at the lavish lives of these silver screen divas.

Top highest-paid Malayalam actresses:

Nayanthara

Net Worth: Rs 200 crore

This 40-year-old actress is currently the highest-paid actress in South Indian cinema. Her fee is now ranging from Rs 7 crore to 10 crore per project, according to The Daily Jagran. After making her Malayalam debut with Manassinakkare in 2003, she has featured in other notable films such as Natturajavu, Rappakal, Bodyguard, and Puthiya Niyamam. Nayanthara has now become a Pan-Indian star after debuting in Bollywood with Shah Rukh Khan in Jawan in 2023.

Manju Warrier

Net Worth: Rs 150 crore

This 46-year-old actress charges around Rs 50 lakh to Rs 1 crore per film, The Daily Jagran reports. Manju Warrier secured the National Film Award for her performance in the 1999 film Kannezhuthi Pottum Thottu, and the Kerala State Film Award for the 1996 film Ee Puzhayum Kadannu. Her other notable Malayalam films are How Old Are You?, Summer in Bethlehem, Kanmadam, Lucifer,  and more.

Keerthy Suresh

Net Worth: Rs 41 crore

This 32-year-old actress has carved a space for herself in the industry with her remarkable female-centric films mostly. Such performances cemented her status as a leading lady. Recently, Keerthy made her debut in the Bollywood film Baby John, opposite Varun Dhawan in 2024. For each film, she charges a fee of around Rs 1 to 3 crore, as per The Daily Jagran. Her notable Malayalam films are Geethanjali, Ring Master, Vaashi, and more.

Shobana

Net Worth: Not disclosed

This timeless diva charges a fee, ranging from Rs 3 crore to Rs 5 crore, per film, The Daily Jagran reports. Apart from acting in films, she is also a prominent Bharatnatyam dancer in India. Manichitrathazhu, Thenmavin Kombath, Minnaram, and Nadodikkattu are some of her acclaimed Malayalam films. The 55-year-old actress has also won two National Film Awards.  She was recently seen in Mohanlal’s hit film, Thudarum.

Anupama Parameswaran

Net Worth: Rs 33 crore approximately

This young diva, at the age of only 29, cemented her name as one of the highest-paid South actresses. She charges Rs 2 crore per film, according to The Daily Jagran. Anupama is best known for her debut film Premam in 2015. She also appeared in other notable Malayalam films like Jomonte Suvisheshangal, and made cameo appearances in James & Alice and Kurup. Her upcoming Malayalam film is Janaki v/s State of Kerala.

Nazriya Nazim

Net Worth: Rs 24 crore approximately

The 30-year-old actress charges about Rs 1 crore to 2 crore per film, the Daily Jagran has reported.  Her performance in Ohm Shanthi Oshaana earned her a large fan following. Nazriya Nazim is married to popular Malayalam actor Fahadh Faasil. Her other notable Malayalam films include Neram, Ohm Shanthi Oshaana, Bangalore Days, Koode, and more.

Kalyani Priyadarshan

Net Worth: Rs 5 crore

This 32-year-old actress is the daughter of acclaimed filmmaker Priyadarshan, who helmed the 2000 film Hera Pheri. The young diva charges between Rs 35 lakh to 1 crore per project, which also comes from her brand endorsements, apart from films, according to Channeliam. Kalyani's notable Malayalam films include Hridayam, Bro Daddy, and Varane Avashyamund. She is currently gearing up for Lokah Chapter One: Chandra, which promises to be one of its kind in Malayalam cinema.