Top 10 Actors In Malayalam Industry

1. Prithviraj Sukumaran

Right from his debut film Nandanam, Prithviraj has always been a sweetheart for Malayalam audience. Though he did make a few mistakes in the beginning years of his career, Prithviraj seems to be having the “Midas Touch” in choosing films in the recent years. With movies like Celluloid, Picket 43, Anarkali, Paavada, Enn Ninte Moideen, etc. he is sure to go a long way in his career as well as in winning the hearts of more audience.

2. Dulquer Salmaan

Dulquer made his debut in the film Second Show but rose to fame through his second film Ustad Hotel. Not a single soul who has seen the movie Ustad Hotel will be able to forget the magic that Chef Faizi served the audience. Dulquer received the Kerala State Film Award for the film Charlie in 2015.

3. Nivin Pauly

Without a doubt, Nivin Pauly is the most sought after the romantic hero in the Malayalam film industry today. His passion for acting and hard work are the only reasons for his success in the industry. The kind of acceptance that his films like Premam, Action Hero Biju, and the most recent Jacobinte Swargarajyam have received is primarily due to its closeness with reality. Nivin is an inspiration to the thousands of youngsters who want to follow their passion.

4. Jayasurya

Having been a part of the industry for a long time, Jayasurya most definitely has the experience that is an actor requires. Jayasuriya is an artist who exhibits so much of versatility and is finally receiving the recognition and love that he deserves.

5. Aju Varghese

Aju Varghese made his debut in the Malayalam film industry through the movie Malarvadi Arts Club. Comedy and humor being his forte, Aju has never failed in entertaining the audience.

6. Dileep

Known lovingly as the people’s favorite hero, Dileep has been reigning the hearts of Malayalam audience for quite some time now. With recent hits like Two Countries and King Liar, Dileep proves over and over again that his place in the industry is one that he most definitely deserves.

7. Fahadh Faasil

Faasil Fahadh is one of the most talented young actors in the industry today. Even though some of his previous ventures did not make a huge mark in the box office, Fahadh has proved to the audience that he will be staying in the industry for quite a long time, through his latest hit Maheshinte Prathikaram.

8. Indrajith

Indrajith is probably an underrated actor in the Malayalam film industry. Films like Classmates, Ee Adutha Kalathu, Amen, Amar Akbar Anthony, Left Right Left, etc. reflects the kind of versatility that this actor is capable of performing. The character of “Vatt Jayan”, a corrupt police officer, portrayed by Indrajith in the movie “Left Right Left” was one that won him several appraisals.

9. Mammootty

The evergreen actor, Mammootty proves time and time again that his awe-inspiring charisma has not been lost even at the age of 64. With a career period spanning for over three decades, Mammootty has acted in more than 350 films. He has won three national awards, five state awards, and numerous other awards.

10. Mohanlal

Mohanlal, for sure, is Malayalam industry’s all-time favorite hero. There are probably no realms of acting that this dramatic actor has not seen. Ever since his debut as an anti-hero in the movie Manjil Virinja Pookkal, the name Lalettan is engraved in golden letters in the hearts of all Malayalis.