Not Rashmika Mandanna, but THIS Diva is the highest-paid South Indian actress
Who is the most expensive South Indian actress whose salary for films is whopping enough to make your jaw drop in amazement? No, it is not Rashmika Mandanna. Here's a hint: She is someone who prefers to stay away from glitz and glamour.
New Delhi: Whether it is about wealth, fame, acting, or beauty, the actresses of the South film industry are no less than Bollywood divas in all aspects. But do you know who is the highest-paid actress of today's era in the South film industry? The name of Srivalli from Pushpa, ie, Rashmika Mandanna, might be popping up in your mind, or you may be thinking about Nayanthara or Samantha Ruth Prabhu. But these three names are not the correct answer to the question.
Before you put too much pressure on your mind, let us enlighten you a bit about the same! According to TV9 Hindi, Sai Pallavi is at the top as the most expensive actress in South Indian cinema. After her come beauties like Nayanthara, Rashmika Mandanna, Anushka Shetty, and Samantha. Now, here's an interesting detail regarding Sai Pallavi's remuneration for a film.
The 32-year-old Sai Pallavi is amongst the most famous South Indian actresses, with a following across the globe. Despite working in the film industry, Sai prefers to stay away from fashion or glamour trends. Not only this, but she has also refused to play glamorous roles in movies. Talking about her salary for a flick, according to an IMDb report, Sai Pallavi charges Rs 3 to 15 crore for a film.
She will soon be taking the silver screen by storm with Ramayana. The ambitious project, starring Bollywood actor Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram, will feature Sai Pallavi as Goddess Sita. The upcoming movie, months before its release, has garnered significant buzz among cinema lovers of all age groups. It is expected to break all records at the Box Office.
Rashmika, Samantha's fee
Over the years, Rashmika has emerged as one of the most prominent actresses of current times in Indian cinema. While she made her acting debut with the Kannada romantic comedy Kirik Party in 2016, she is now a pan-Indian star.
She rose to massive success in 2021 with the release of Pushpa: The Rise, and there has been no looking back since. Her fame and popularity skyrocketed to unprecedented heights with the blockbuster success of the Ranbir Kapoor starrer Animal in 2023. The Sandeep Reddy Vanga directorial remains one of the highest-grossing Indian films of all time.
Then came Allu Arjun's Pushpa 2: The Rule and the Vicky Kaushal starrer Chhaava, which further solidified Rashmika's position in the industry. With Sikandar, featuring superstar Salman Khan in the lead, she has officially entered the big league. Now, it would be really interesting to see how her future projects are perceived by moviegoers.