From Bollywood to South cinema, there are many stars who are continuously giving Rs 100 crore films. The success of these stars is also measured by the earnings of their films. There are many stars in the cinema world who have given films worth not only Rs 100, Rs 200, Rs 300 but even Rs 500 and Rs 1000 crore. Many stars from Amitabh Bachchan, Salman Khan, Ranbir Kapoor, Rajnikanth, Prabhas to Allu Arjun are included in this list. But, do you know that actor, who has worked in more than 400 films till now, but still does not have a single Rs 100 crore film in his account. The surprising thing is that even though not a single film of this actor has touched the Rs 100 crore mark, yet he has got the tag of ‘superstar’.
Had to struggle for the first film
We are talking about South superstar Mammootty, who left his law practice to become an actor. Yes, Mammootty, who ruled South cinema, was once a lawyer by profession, but he left his law practice to try his luck in the world of acting and turned to the film world. However, Mammootty had to struggle a lot for his first film. Mammootty did not take any fees for his first film. But, today Mammootty is counted among the richest stars of the cinema world.
left advocacy to become actor
Talking about Mammootty’s personal life, the superstar was born in Chempu village of Vaikom in Kottayam district of Kerala state. Mammootty grew up in a middle-class Muslim family and completed his studies. After this Mammootty got a graduation degree with LLB. He also practiced law for two years in Manjeri. But, Mammootty always dreamed of becoming an actor. He says that he ‘became a lawyer by mistake.’
Made acting debut at the age of 20
He started his acting career at the age of 20. He studied K.S. He made his onscreen debut as a background artist in Sethumadhavan’s ‘Anubhavangal Paalichakal’ and he did not get anything in the way of fees for this film. However, they were definitely paid to and fro fare. Mammootty’s first film was ‘Mela’, in which he worked as a lead actor. The actor has given many hits and blockbuster films in his career. Mammootty has worked in more than 400 films in his career so far. But, till date not a single film of his has been included in the Rs 100 crore club. After this, he is called a superstar and is one of the most expensive stars of Malayalam industry.
The son’s fan following is also strong
Talking about Mammootty’s highest grossing films, ‘Bheeshma Parvam’ is on top, which did a business of 87 crores worldwide. Then there are ‘Kannur Squad’ 80.3 crores, ‘Brahmayugam’ 56.8 crores. Mammootty is one of the richest stars in India today. His son Dulquer Salman is also a superstar of Malayalam cinema, who has also made his mark in Bollywood.