Meet the highest-paid actors of Indian cinema

New Delhi: Several actors across different language entertainment industries are dominating the world of showbiz. Given their widespread influence, fan following and hit movies over the years, they have now become the highest-paid actors of the Indian film industry. Some of these stars also include renowned actors from the South Indian cinema who have delivered blockbusters.

In this article, we will dive into the earnings of India's biggest stars, who charge a whopping amount for a movie, contributing to their growing net worth. Notably, actors from the South film industry have emerged as top earners, underscoring the pan-Indian status. Let's delve into further details!

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Fee per movie: Rs 300 crore

Net worth: Rs 460 crore

Telugu actor Allu Arjun has seen a tremendous rise in stardom, especially after the success of Pushpa: The Rise and Pushpa: The Rule. According to reports, he charged Rs 300 crore for Pushpa 2: The Rule, making him the highest-paid actor in Indian cinema.

Fee per movie: Rs 130 crore to Rs 275 crore

Net worth: Rs 420 crore

Tamil superstar Thalapathy Vijay set a new benchmark by reportedly charging Rs 275 crore for his upcoming movie, Thalapathy 69. Directed by H Vinoth, the movie marks his final project before venturing into politics. He is known for his hits such as Master, The Greatest of All Time, Beast, Theri, and Leo, among others.

Fee per movie: Rs 150 crore to Rs 250 crore

Net worth: Rs 6,300 crore

The King Khan of Bollywood, Shah Rukh Khan, earned approximately Rs 200 crore for his hit movie Pathaan, released in 2023, according to reports. The actor is known for his movies Jawan, Mohabattein, Dear Zindagi, Don, Chak De! India, Swades, and Yes Boss, among others.

Fee per movie: Rs 125 crore to Rs 270 crore

Net worth: Rs 430 crore

The legendary actor Rajinikanth remains one of the highest-paid actors in Indian cinema. For his movie Vettaiyan, the superstar charged Rs 125 crore, according to reports. He is known for his movies Jailer, Kabali, Petta, and Robot, among others.

Fee per movie: Rs 100 crore to Rs 275 crore

Net worth: Rs 1,862 crore

Known as the perfectionist of Bollywood, actor Aamir Khan commands a significant fee with profit-sharing arrangements. He is known for his movies 3 Idiots, Taare Zameen Par, PK, Fanaa, Ghajini, Dil Chahta Hai, and Lagaan, among others.

Fee per movie: Rs 100 crore to Rs 200 crore

Net worth: Rs 241 crore

Following the monumental success of the Baahubali series, the actor charges a huge amount of fees for his movies. According to reports, he had first charged a whopping Rs 150 crore for Kalki 2898 AD but later slashed his previous fee to Rs 80 crore.

Fee per movie: Rs 105 crore to Rs 165 crore

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Net worth: Rs 196 crore

Tamil actor Ajith Kumar reportedly charged Rs 105 crore for his last release, Vidaamuyarchi. He is known for his movies including, Mankatha, Villain, Valimai, Varalaaru, Thunivu, and Nerkonda Paarvai, among others.