Manju Warrier is an Indian actress who has a net worth of $20 Million. She established herself as a successful classical dancer, actress, producer, and playback singer. Manju entered the entertainment industry in 1995 and named herself the “Lady Superstar”.
She rose to fame in 1996 as Devaprabha Varma in the Malayalam-language romantic film “Thooval Kottaram”. From 1995 to 1999, Manju appeared in more than 20 films.
In 1999 she took a break from acting and then returned to the film industry in 2014 with her appearance in the Malayalam film “How Old Are You?”. Manju gained recognition with her roles in superhit films such as Thooval Kottaram, Sallapam, Ee Puzhayum Kadannu, and Aaraam Thampuran. Let’s discuss Manju Warrier’s net worth, career, and biography.
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Manju Warrier’s Net Worth
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Early Life
Manju Warrier was born on September 10, 1978, in Nagercoil, Tamil Nadu, India. She grew up in a Malayali family alongside her elder brother, Madhu Wariar who pursued his career as an actor and producer.
Munju’s father T. V. Madhavan was an accountant at Nagercoil regional office and her mother Girija was a Kathakali artist. While growing up in Nagercoil, she attended CSI Matriculation Higher Secondary School.
Soon, she returned to Kerala with her family after her father’s promotion. There, she enrolled at Chinmaya Vidyalaya in Kannur before studying at Chovva Higher Secondary School. In Kannur, Manju also attended Sree Narayana College.
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Career
Manju Warrier made her television debut with her role in the serial “Moharavam”. In 1995, she made her first film appearance in the Malayalam movie “Sakshyam” at the age of 17. The following year, she got a chance to work alongside Dileep (her future husband) in the film “Sallapam”.
From there, Manju became one of the most in-demand Indian actresses, appearing in over twenty films in three years. In 1999, she had a big break when she was featured as Bhadra in the Malayalam film “Kannezhuthi Pottum Thottu”. Her performance won her National Film Awards and several accolades.
In 1997 and 1998, Manju appeared in the two biggest movies “Aaraam Thampuran” and “Kanmadam (starring Mohanlal)”. Opposite Dileep, Manju starred in the 1996 film “Ee Puzhayum Kadannu” and the 1997 film “Kudamattam”.
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Breakthrough
Warrier became a household name in the South Indian film industry after starring in films “Summer in Bethlehem”, “Pranayavarnangal”, and “Pathram” in 1998 and 1999, respectively. In the late 1990s, she had starring roles in superhit movies Dilliwala Rajakumaran, Thooval Kottaram, Irattakuttikalude Achan, and Krishnagudiyil Oru Pranayakalathu.
Manju won several awards after playing a lead role in the film “Daya” directed by M T Vasudevan Nair. This Malayalam film was released in 1998 and won her Kerala State Film Award and 4 Filmfare Awards for “Best Actress” for her performance in her other movies.
Manju’s films “Aaram Thampuran” and “Pathram” were major commercial hits becoming the top-grossing Malayalam movies in 1996 and 1999 respectively. In 1999, Manju starred in her last film titled “Kannezhuthi Pottum Thottu” and then took a long break from the industry, thanks to her marriage with actor Dileep.
Return to Acting
Manju made her first appearance in 2012 after 1999, performing a Kuchipudi dance on the stage at the Navaratri Nritha Mandapam. In mid-2013, she was featured in a Kalyan Jewellers commercial alongside Bollywood star, Amitabh Bachchan.
From there, she continued to appear in television commercials for some high-end brands alongside big names like Nagarjuna Akkineni, Shiva Rajkumar, and Prabhu Ganesan. After taking a 15-year break from the industry, Manju eventually returned with her role in the 2014 film “How Old Are You?“.
In 2015, Warrier starred alongside Mohanlal in the Malayalam film “Ennum Eppozhum”. She followed this up by appearing in “Rani Padmini” and “Jo and the Boy” that same year. Manju Warrier’s hit films include:
- Thooval Kottaram (1996)
- Ee Puzhayum Kadannu (1996)
- Aaraam Thampuran (1997)
- Irattakuttikalude Achan (1997)
- Pranayavarnangal (1998)
- Kanmadam (1998)
- Summer in Bethlehem (1998)
- Pathram (1999)
- How Old Are You? (2015)
- Udaharanam Sujatha (2017)
- Lucifer (2019)
- The Priest (2021)
House and Car
Manju Warrier earned a net worth of $20 million, making her one of the wealthiest Malayalam actresses. Since her divorce, she has been living in a beautiful villa which is located in Thrissur, Kerala.
- Range Rover Velar
- Toyota Innova
- Maruti Suzuki Baleno
- Mini Cooper SE
Other Ventures
Aside from her roles in Malayalam films, Manju is a classical dancer as well as a social media personality. At first, Kalyan Jewellers named her as their new brand ambassador.
Later, she signed a contract as a brand ambassador with renowned companies like Sony India, MyG, Lasagu Coaching App, Meriiboy Ice Cream, Kitchen Treasures, Dhathri, Ujala, Samsung, and Zee Keralam.
In a collaboration with Zee Keralam, Manju became the first brand ambassador of a Malayalam Entertainment channel. She is also known for her work with various causes such as being an ambassador for She Taxi, Kudumbashree’s organic farming project, Pink Police, and Horticorp, among others.
Awards
- 1996 Kerala State Film Awards, Best Actress _ Won
- Filmfare Awards South, Best Actress (Malayalam) _ 7 Won
- Kerala Film Critics Association Awards, Best Actress _ 4 Won
- Screen Videocon Awards, Best Actress (Malayalam) _ 2 Won
- South Indian International Movie Awards, Best Actress (Malayalam), Best Actress (Tamil) _ 3 Won
- Asianet Film Awards, Best Actress, Most Popular Tamil Actress _ 6 Won
- Vanitha Film Awards, Best Actress _ 5 Won
- Asiavision Awards, Best Actress _ 4 Won
- 2017-2018 North American Film Awards, Best Actress _ Won
Personal Life
Manju Warrier began dating actor Dileep after the two first appeared in the 1996 film Sallapam. Their marriage ceremony was held at the Aluva Sri Krishna Temple in October 1998.
The couple welcomed their daughter Meenakshi in 2000. Manju and Dileep filed for divorce in 2014 after being in a relationship for more than 16 years. Their divorce was finalized in January 2015.
Manju Warrier Net Worth
Manju Warrier’s net worth in Indian rupees is 166 Crore as of 2024. She is one of the most recognized Indian actresses who began her career at the age of 17. Before taking a break in 1999, Manju featured in more than 20 films.
Warrier returned to the industry in 2014 and then continued to appear in numerous films. She makes money from multiple sources such as appearing in films, endorsing brands, and business ventures. Manju Warrier’s per film salary is roughly 2 Crore INR.
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