bollywood has long dominated the
indian entertainment scene, particularly with Hindi-speaking viewers, who make up the majority of the nation's linguistic population. For this reason,
bollywood performers frequently earn some of the highest salaries. But stars from South
indian movies have also begun to make significant money recently, upending Bollywood's customary hegemony.
India has seen a significant increase in the popularity of South
indian films, particularly those produced in
tamil,
telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam. Many South
indian actors are now among the top 10 highest-paid actors in
india, according to the most recent
forbes india list for the year 2024.
Forbes
india Highest Paid Actors of 2024
1. Shah Rukh Khan
Last release: Dunki
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Shah Rukh Khan, often called the “King of
bollywood,” is the highest-paid actor in
india for 2024. He earns about Rs. 150 to 250 crore per movie.
2. Rajinikanth
Last release: Jailer
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The legendary Rajinikanth, who is hugely popular across
india, comes in second. He charges around Rs. Rs. 115 to 270 crore per film.
3. Joseph Vijay
Last release: Leo
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Also known as Thalapathy Vijay, he ranks third. His films are big hits, and he earns approximately Rs. 130 to 250 crore per movie.
4. Aamir Khan
Last release: Laal Singh Chaddha
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Aamir Khan is known for choosing his roles carefully and making a big impact with each film. He charges between Rs. 100 and 275 crore per movie.
5. Prabhas
Last release:
kalki 2898 AD
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Prabhas, famous for the Baahubali movies, is popular all over India. He earns around Rs. 100 to 200 crore per film.
6.
ajith Kumar
Last release: Thunivu
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Ajith Kumar is a big name in
tamil cinema and charges about Rs. 105 to 165 crore per movie.
7.
salman Khan
Last release:
tiger 3
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Salman Khan, known for his
blockbuster hits, earns between Rs. 100 and 150 crore per film.
8. Kamal Haasan
Last release:
indian 2
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Kamal Haasan has had a long and successful career in
indian cinema. He earns approximately Rs. 100 to 150 crore per movie.
9.
allu arjunLast release: Pushpa
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Allu Arjun, a popular star in
telugu cinema, charges around Rs. 100 to 125 crore per film.
10.
akshay kumarLast release: Khel Khel Mein
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Akshay Kumar, known for his versatility, rounds out the list with earnings of Rs. 60 to 145 crore per movie.