Drishyam 3: Mohanlal's massive fee in crores for third installment revealed
Updated On: 18 May, 2026 05:42 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Reports suggest Mohanlal charged Rs 20 crore for Drishyam 3, making him the highest-paid actor in the franchise. Meena, Esther Anil and Ansiba Hassan also reportedly received major pay hikes ahead of the film’s worldwide release on May 21, 2026 soon

Mohanlal Drishyam 3 (Pic/Google Images)
As anticipation around Drishyam 3 continues to grow, reports about the cast’s remuneration have grabbed attention online. From Mohanlal reportedly charging a whopping Rs 20 crore to the fees of Meena, Esther Anil, and Ansiba Hassan, the numbers reflect the franchise’s massive popularity over the years.
Drishyam 3 cast fees
Ahead of the film’s release, reports around the cast remuneration have started making headlines, with Mohanlal reportedly emerging as the highest-paid actor in the franchise. According to a report in Times Now, the superstar has charged nearly Rs 20 crore for Drishyam 3. The reported figure marks a massive jump from what he earned during the earlier films. Reportedly, when Mohanlal joined the franchise with Drishyam in 2013, he took home Rs 5 to Rs 6 crore. He increased it to Rs 10 to Rs 12 crore for the sequel.
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