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Mohanlal vs Mammootty: Who is the highest-paid Malayalam actor? Read shocking details

Mohanlal is the highest-paid actor, and Mammootty is one of the highest-paid Malayalam actors. Here's the detail of their net-worth, acting career, businesses and much more. Read on.  

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Published : Dec 07 2020, 11:33 AM IST
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Mohanlal Viswanathan Nair has given many great performances over his acting career to the film industry. He is a critically acclaimed actor who has worked in more than 300 movies. He has even produced many films. 

Mohanlal Viswanathan Nair has given many great performances over his acting career to the film industry. He is a critically acclaimed actor who has worked in more than 300 movies. He has even produced many films. 

Mohanlal Viswanathan Nair has given many great performances over his acting career to the film industry. He is a critically acclaimed actor who has worked in more than 300 movies. He has even produced many films. 

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Mohanlal Viswanathan Nair has given many great performances over his acting career to the film industry. He is a critically acclaimed actor who has worked in more than 300 movies. He has even produced many films. 

Mohanlal Viswanathan Nair has given many great performances over his acting career to the film industry. He is a critically acclaimed actor who has worked in more than 300 movies. He has even produced many films. 

Mohanlal Viswanathan Nair has given many great performances over his acting career to the film industry. He is a critically acclaimed actor who has worked in more than 300 movies. He has even produced many films. 

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He debuted in 1978 with Thiranottam which never got released because of censorship issues, so his official release was Manjil Virinja Pookkal in 1980. And since then he never had to look back. The actor's estimated net-worth is Rs 42 million. He takes a whopping amount of Rs 6 crores for films and 50 lakhs for advertisements. He has many business branches including restaurants in Dubai, Bangalore, Ernakulam, dubbing colleges, cinemas and entertainment for film distribution, etc. He is the highest-paid actor in the Malayalam industry. 

He debuted in 1978 with Thiranottam which never got released because of censorship issues, so his official release was Manjil Virinja Pookkal in 1980. And since then he never had to look back. The actor's estimated net-worth is Rs 42 million. He takes a whopping amount of Rs 6 crores for films and 50 lakhs for advertisements. He has many business branches including restaurants in Dubai, Bangalore, Ernakulam, dubbing colleges, cinemas and entertainment for film distribution, etc. He is the highest-paid actor in the Malayalam industry. 

He debuted in 1978 with Thiranottam which never got released because of censorship issues, so his official release was Manjil Virinja Pookkal in 1980. And since then he never had to look back. The actor's estimated net-worth is Rs 42 million. He takes a whopping amount of Rs 6 crores for films and 50 lakhs for advertisements. He has many business branches including restaurants in Dubai, Bangalore, Ernakulam, dubbing colleges, cinemas and entertainment for film distribution, etc. He is the highest-paid actor in the Malayalam industry. 

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Mammootty debuted with Anubhavangal Paalichakal in 1971. He is a big name in the industry now. His net worth is a whopping amount of Rs 40 million and as said he earns a minimum 10 million per year. 

Mammootty debuted with Anubhavangal Paalichakal in 1971. He is a big name in the industry now. His net worth is a whopping amount of Rs 40 million and as said he earns a minimum 10 million per year. 

Mammootty debuted with Anubhavangal Paalichakal in 1971. He is a big name in the industry now. His net worth is a whopping amount of Rs 40 million and as said he earns a minimum 10 million per year. 

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Mammootty is the Chairman of Malayalam Communication which runs the television channels of Malayalam. He has a fascination over cars which led him buying several luxury cars. His house costs Rs 4 crore. His collection of cars include Mini cooper S, Audi 7, Jaguar XJ, Toyota Fortuna and many more.

Mammootty is the Chairman of Malayalam Communication which runs the television channels of Malayalam. He has a fascination over cars which led him buying several luxury cars. His house costs Rs 4 crore. His collection of cars include Mini cooper S, Audi 7, Jaguar XJ, Toyota Fortuna and many more.

Mammootty is the Chairman of Malayalam Communication which runs the television channels of Malayalam. He has a fascination over cars which led him buying several luxury cars. His house costs Rs 4 crore. His collection of cars include Mini cooper S, Audi 7, Jaguar XJ, Toyota Fortuna and many more.

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