Happy birthday Manju Warrier: First actress to charge Rs 1 cr in Mollywood; check out her current fee and net worth

Manju Warrier, one of Malayalam cinema’s most celebrated actresses, turns 47 today. She is fondly called the “Lady Superstar” of Mollywood. The talented actress has carved a unique space for herself not just in Malayalam films but also across Indian cinema.Apart from what we know of her, did you know that she was reportedly the first actress in Mollywood to charge Rs 1 crore for a film?From the beginning of her career, Manju Warrier was offered a wide range of roles and she performed them flawlessly - marking the reason why the Malayalis hold her close to heart. As reported by One India Malayalam, she broke stereotypes and became the first actress in Malayalam cinema to command a fee of Rs 1 crore for a single film. This was an unheard-of achievement at the time.After getting married, she stepped away from films for 14 years. But when she returned, it was nothing short of spectacular — making her comeback as the lead in Rosshan Andrrews’ superhit and critically acclaimed film How Old Are You?Reports suggest that Manju Warrier is the highest-paid actress in Malayalam cinema, with her remuneration per film said to be between Rs 2 crore and Rs 3 crore. Beyond cinema, she has also built a strong brand presence. She has collaborated with leading companies and endorsed top names. Reports suggest that she charges up to Rs 75 lakh for each advertisement.According to Moneycontrol, Manju Warrier’s net worth is estimated at an impressive Rs 142 crore. Brand endorsements and collaborations contribute to her wealth apart from films, which continue to be her primary source of income.In every way possible, Manju Warrier is surely the Lady superstar of Mollywood as she has never let go of her first love, which is dance. She continues to perform and remains connected to her artistic roots.Unfortunately, even though 'How old are you' marked the comeback of Manju Warrier, majority of her films in Mollywood including 'Ayisha', 'Vellari Pattanam', and many others flopped at the box office. She again made her comeback with Prithviraj Sukumaran and Mohanlal's 'Lucifer' which gave her a powerful role. In the recently released sequel for the film, which was titled 'Empuraan', her role as the character Priyadarshini Ramdas shined.