Mammootty earned ₹800 for his role in Malayalam film 'Mela'

Malayalam superstar Mammootty once earned just ₹800 for his breakthrough role in the film Mela. Before fame, he even worked for as little as ₹50 in minor roles. His journey from these humble beginnings to becoming one of India's highest-paid actors highlights years of struggle, persistence, and eventual superstardom in Malayalam cinema.