Mammootty's houses raided in luxury vehicle scam: From Rolls-Royce to Dubai properties, here's all about the superstar’s financial empire

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) reportedly carried out searches on October 8 at Malayalam superstar Mammootty’s property located on Greenways Road in Chennai. The building also houses the offices of his production company.

The operation was part of a larger crackdown on a suspected luxury vehicle scam. Earlier, the ED had raided 17 other locations connected to popular Malayalam actors, including Prithviraj Sukumaran, Dulquer Salmaan, and Amith Chakalakkal, as well as vehicle dealers, workshops, and business establishments in Ernakulam, Thrissur, Kozhikode, Malappuram, Kottayam, and Coimbatore.

According to officials, preliminary findings suggest that a Coimbatore-based network allegedly used fake documents, purportedly showing links to the Indian Army, the US Embassy, and the Ministry of External Affairs, to register luxury cars fraudulently in states like Arunachal Pradesh and Himachal Pradesh. These vehicles were then sold at undervalued prices to wealthy buyers, including some from the film industry.


The investigation reportedly covers a wider web of alleged tax evasion, smuggling of imported vehicles, and foreign exchange violations. The ED’s Kochi Zonal Office coordinated the raids across Kerala and Tamil Nadu, including Mammootty’s Chennai premises.

Mammootty’s Wealth and Car Collection

With a film career spanning over 50 years, Mammootty is among India’s most successful and highest-paid actors. As per a Times of India report from 2024, his estimated net worth exceeds ₹340 crore. He reportedly charges around ₹10 crore per film and earns up to ₹4 crore for brand endorsements.

Beyond acting, Mammootty owns several business ventures, including Megastar Cinemas and Mammootty Theatres, and has made significant real estate investments in Kerala and Dubai. His garage boasts an impressive lineup of cars, featuring a Rolls-Royce Phantom, Range Rover Vogue, and Mercedes-Benz S-Class.

On the work front, the veteran actor recently wrapped up the Hyderabad schedule of his upcoming political espionage thriller Patriot, directed by Mahesh Narayanan. The next shooting schedule is expected to begin in the United Kingdom from October 15.