Kerala’s got more than just coconut trees and expats sending home money. Turns out, the state’s also cranking out billionaires like it’s going out of style. Here’s a quick-hit rundown of the top 10 richest Malayalis for 2025—these folks aren’t just loaded, they’re running the show globally.

1. M. A. Yusuff Ali
   This guy? Absolute retail kingpin. Yusuff Ali’s Lulu Group operates over 240 hypermarkets and malls across the Gulf and India, along with hotels and convention centers.Net worth? A casual $5.5 billion. Yeah, with a B.
2. T. S. Kalyanaraman
   If you’ve ever seen a Kalyan Jewellers ad (and who hasn’t?), that’s his empire. Started in Thrissur, now running 137+ shiny stores across India and the Middle East. He’s sitting on $5.38 billion. Not bad for a guy who deals in gold.
3. Kris Gopalakrishnan
   Co-founded Infosys (ever heard of it?), then jumped into Axilor Ventures. He’s got, like, $3.8 billion to his name. Not your average techie, huh?
4. B. Ravi Pillai
   Construction, hospitality, awards—Ravi Pillai has dabbled in everything. The RP Group is huge in the Gulf. In addition to earning the prestigious Padma Shri, he boasts an impressive fortune of around $3.7 billion in the bank.
5. Sunny Varkey
   School’s in session! Varkey runs GEMS Education, which teaches over 130,000 kids around the world. He’s big on charity, too. Net worth? $3.9 billion. Take that, school principals.
6. Joy Alukkas
   The jewellery boss. From humble beginnings to an impressive empire, Joyalukkas has blossomed into a powerhouse with over 85 showrooms around the globe. With a net worth soaring to an astounding $3.3 billion, this self-made success story is one for the books! Bling bling, baby.
7. P. N. C. Menon
   Real estate mogul, Gulf regular, and the brains behind Sobha Group. He’s at $3.4 billion and still climbing.
8. Dr. Shamsheer Vayalil
   Running Burjeel Holdings, a healthcare giant in the Gulf. The man’s worth about $2 billion and still under 50, which is… kind of intimidating, honestly.
9. S. D. Shibulal
   Another Infosys OG! Shibulal is diving into the world of technology, with his hands immersed in exciting projects and the dynamic realm of Axilor Ventures! He’s at $2 billion, just chilling.Sara George Muthoot
   Finally, some girl power. Sara is the only woman from Kerala on Forbes’ billionaire list this year. She comes from the Muthoot gold-lending dynasty and has a net worth of approximately $1.9 billion. Not too shabby.