Audience

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6.4 Million

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Mohanlal

Actors

Birthday

Date : 21 May Year : 1960

Age

65 Years Old

Birth Place

India

Zodiac Sign

Gemini

Relationship

Suchitra Mohanlal

Height

5 feet 7 inches (170 cm)

Parents

Viswanathan Nair, Santhakumari

Nationality

Indian

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Estimated Wealth by period

$45M - 50 Million

Mohanlal Net Worth over last years

Yearly earnings (based on current year (2026))

$2M - 4 Million

Net Worth (based on previous year (2025))

$44.50 Million

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Introduction

Mohanlal is a legendary Indian actor, producer, singer, and filmmaker, widely regarded as one of the greatest actors in Indian cinema history. Known for his extraordinary versatility, natural acting style, and powerful screen presence, he has dominated Malayalam cinema for over four decades and has also made a significant impact in Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi films.

Career

Early Debut: Born on May 21, 1960, in Elanthoor, Pathanamthitta, Kerala, Mohanlal made his acting debut at age 18 in the Malayalam film Thiranottam (1978), though it was released much later. His official debut came with Manjil Virinja Pookkal (1980).

Rise to Stardom: Quickly rose to fame with intense villain roles in the early 1980s before transitioning into lead heroic and character-driven roles. He formed a highly successful pairing with actor Mammootty and director Priyadarshan.

Breakthrough & Peak: Delivered critically acclaimed performances in films like Kireedam (1989), Bharatham (1991), Devasuram (1993), Spadikam (1995), Aaram Thampuran (1997), and Vanaprastham (1999), the latter earning him the National Film Award for Best Actor.

Blockbuster Success: Became one of the highest-paid actors in South India with massive commercial hits like Drishyam (2013), Lucifer (2019), Marakkar: Arabikadalinte Simham (2021), and Neru (2023). He has also starred in pan-Indian films including Jailer (2023) alongside Rajinikanth.

Filmmaking: Produced several films under his banner Pranavam Arts and made his directorial debut with Barroz (2024). He is also a trained classical singer and has sung many songs in his films.

Recent Work: In 2025–2026, Mohanlal continued with high-profile projects including L2: Empuraan (the sequel to Lucifer), Thudarum, and other major Malayalam and pan-Indian films, while remaining one of the most influential figures in Indian cinema.

Family Life

Mohanlal Viswanathan Nair was born on May 21, 1960, in Elanthoor, Kerala. He is the son of late Viswanathan Nair and late Santhakumari. He has an elder brother, Pyarelal. Mohanlal married Suchitra Balaji in 1988 and they have two children — son Pranav Mohanlal (who is also an actor) and daughter Vismaya Mohanlal. The family resides in Kochi, Kerala.

Mohanlal Net Worth

As of 2026, Mohanlal’s net worth is estimated to be around ₹410 – 460 crores (approximately $45 – 50 million). He has earned primarily through his acting career in over 350 films, film production, endorsements, business ventures (including a film production company and real estate), and singing.

Notable Achievements

Five National Film Awards (including Best Actor for Vanaprastham).
Nine Kerala State Film Awards for Best Actor.
Recipient of the Padma Shri (2001) and Padma Bhushan (2019), India’s fourth and third highest civilian honors.
Guinness World Record for the most number of best actor awards at a state film awards ceremony.
Over 350 films in a career spanning more than 45 years.
Iconic performances in landmark Malayalam films like Kireedam, Drishyam, Lucifer, and Vanaprastham.
Successful pan-Indian presence with films like Jailer and the Lucifer franchise.

Mohanlal Upcoming Birthdays

Year	Date	Day
2026	21 May	Thursday
2027	21 May	Friday
2028	21 May	Sunday
2029	21 May	Monday
2030	21 May	Tuesday

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