He made his acting debut with the 1980 released romantic film Manjil Virinja Pookkal as the antagonist.
Mohanlal subsequently emerged as a bankable actor in Malayalam and did a couple of negative shaded characters before doing a positive role in the 1982 film, Padatyottam.
Eventually, he rose to stardom with the 1983 film, Aattakalasam.
Later, there is no looking back for this true Superstar in his film career, and he even has been doing a couple of films in other languages like Telugu and Tamil.
Net Worth : Mohanlal, a highly sought-after actor in India, earns a net worth of around $50 million from acting, brand endorsements, and business ventures.
His popularity in the Malayalam film industry has led to high remuneration for his roles. Mohanlal’s net worth is also attributed to his singing gigs and ownership of Pranavam Arts International, a renowned production house.
As one of India’s finest actors, Mohanlal’s success and talent continue to make him a highly sought-after figure in the industry.
Assets : As one of India’s finest actors, Mohanlal’s success and talent continue to make him a highly sought-after figure in the industry.
As per the reports, Mohanlal owns a luxurious house at a prime place in Kochi and even has a couple of villas and guest houses in and around Kochi and Thiruvananthapuram. .
Apart from the above properties, Mohanlal has hundreds of acres of farmland and his Farmhouse in Kochi is said to be located on more than 50 acres.
Car Collection : Mohanlal’s car collection, valued at several crores, includes high-end cars like the Rolls Royce Phantom, Mercedes Benz SLS AMG, Porsche Cayenne, and BMW X5.
He also owns a collection of top-end cars like the W221 Mercedes Benz S-Class, GL350 CDI, Toyota Innova, Toyota Vellfire, and Ojes Coach Caravan, with an estimated cost of over Rs 20 crore.
Remuneration per Movie : Mohanlal’s salary for 2023 movies ranges from Rs. 4 to Rs. 18 crores, depending on the budget and scale.
He charges around Rs. 4 to 5 crores for smaller films, while larger budget Malayalam movies like Odiyan can cost around Rs. 16 to 18 crores per movie.
.Biography : Mohanlal Viswanathan, born on May 21, 1960, in Elanthoor, Kerala, is the youngest child of Viswanathan Nair and Santhakumari. His older brother Pyarelal died in a military exercise in 2000.
Mohanlal’s uncle Gopinathan Nair gave him his name, but his father refused to provide him with the family name. He attended Government Model Boys Higher Secondary School and obtained a bachelor’s degree in commerce from Mahatma Gandhi College.
Mohanlal began his acting career in 1978 with a small role in the Malayalam film “Thiranottam.” He gained recognition for supporting roles in the movie “Manjil Virinja Pookkal” (1980) and “Aaravam” (1980).
In 1982, he played the lead role in the film “Padayottam,” which was a commercial success and established Mohanlal as a leading actor in Malayalam cinema. His breakthrough role came in the 1986 film “Rajavinte Makan,” which was a huge success.
Mohanlal has a career spanning over four decades and over 400 films in various languages. Notable Malayalam films include “Chithram” (1988), “Kireedam” (1989), “His Highness Abdullah” (1990), “Bharatham” (1991), “Vanaprastham” (1999), “Narasimham” (2000), “Drishyam” (2013), and “Lucifer” (2019).
He has hosted the Malayalam version of the reality show Bigg Boss on Asianet, with the fifth season currently ongoing in 2023.