Manju Warrier To Nikhila Vimal: Top 10 Highest Paid Actresses In The Malayalam Film Industry

Actress Manju Warrier is the most-highest paid actress in the Malayalam film industry. She is best known for her astonishing acting skills and versatility. Manju who had started her acting career at the age of 18 in the critically acclaimed film 'Sallapam'. For her stupendous performances in the movie, she grabbed the attention of cinephiles. Manju who gained super stardom after she played a female lead role in the movie 'Araam Thampuraan'. It is also considered one of the finest performances of the actress. Her another noteable performances includes Lucifer,Udhaharanam Sujatha, Dilliwala Rajakumaran, Kanmadam and Kannezhuthi Pottum Thottu, Pathram . According to reports, Manju Warrier who charges between Rs 50 lakhs to 1 crore for each movie. 

Born in Kerala, actress Amala Paul is one of the popular actress in the South Indian film industry. Before become an actress, she was a model, who had featured for several ads and commercials. She made her acting debut in 2009 with 'Neelathamara',which directed by Lal Jose, the actress who played a supporting role in the movie. Later she made her acting debut in Tamil Cinema with Vikada Kavi'. But she gained popularity after playing a female lead in the Tamil romantic film 'Myna'.

Apart from acting in Malayalam and Tamil she also acted in Telugu and Kannada movie. After achieving a successful acting career life in South Indian film industry, later she went to act in Bollywood. Directed by Ajay Devgan the film 'Bholaa' marked her debut  in Bollywood. As per the latest reports, the actress charges Rs 25 lakhs for her cameo appearance in the movie.

Nayanthara is one of the highest and richest actresses in the South Indian film industry.With stellar performances on-screen, the actress has huge fan-followers across the nation. As per the reports, the actress who hiked her remuneration from Rs 7 c rore to 10 crores.  In her career, Nayanthara has worked many actors of the South like Rajinikanth, Nandamuri Balakrishna, Chiranjeevi, Vijay Sethupathi, Venkatesh, Nagarjuna, Ajith, Vijay, Mohanlal, Jayaram and Dhanush etc. Also known as Lady Superstar, the actress who always keep distance from social media platforms.

Actress Parvathy Thiruvothu, is one of the popular actresses in the Malayalam film industry. She is best known for her iconic roles and versatility. The actress who become popular among audience with her astonishing performances in the movies such as Take Off, Charlie, Bangalore Days and Ennu Ninte Moideen. Apart from acting in Malayalam films, she also acted in Tamil, Kannada and Hindi films. Talking about her salary, the  actress charges Rs 35 lakhs to 1 crores per film. She will be next seen in the Chiyaan Vikram's upcoming movie 'Thangaalan'.

The gorgoeus actress who is a cancer survivor in real life. She started her acting career in 2005 in the romantic drama named 'Mayookham'. Directed by Hariharan, the film featured actors Saiju Kurupp and Mamta Mohandas in lead roles. According to reports, the actress demands Rs 17 lakh to Rs 20 lakh per film. Apart from being an actress, she is talneted singer, who has sung in many films in Malayalam and Tamil languages. 

Actress Aishwarya Lekshmi is one of the leading actresses in the Malayalam film industry over past decades. She become popular among audience with her outstanding performances in Aashiq Abu's Maayanadhi. In the movie, she appeared in a lead role opposite actor Tovino Thomas, grabbed the audience attention. Reportedly, the actress charges 35 to 50 lakhs per movie. On the work front, Aishwarya Lekshmi will be seen in the Mani Ratnam's magnum opus 'Ponniyan Selvan 2'

The National Award winning actress, who is getting Rs 75 lakhs  per projects. Aparna Balamurali, who made her debut in the 2016 Malayalam film 'Maheshintea Prathikaram' made her more popular among audience. Her another notable performances includes Sunday Holiday, Oru Muthassi Katha and Kaapa.

The cute actress who is the current sensation of South Indian film industry also acted in several hit Malayalam movies. According to reports, the actress has charges Rs 25 lakhs per film. Kalyani is one of the highest paid actresses in the South Indian film industry. 

After playing lead roles in Malayalam movies, Samyuktha  who made her debut in Tamil cinema with' Vaathi' is trending on box-office. According to multiple media reports, actress Samyuktha Menon is demanding between Rs 70 lakh and Rs 1 crore per film. 

Actress Nikhila Vimal is one of the most popular and beloved actresses in the Malayalam film industry. She is best known for her performances in the movies such as  Njan Prakashan, Anjaam Pathiraa, Madhuram and Jo and Jo. As per the reports, the actress charges Rs 20 lakhs per film.