Top 10 Highest Paid Actors in India

The Bollywood industry continues to thrive with top actors like Allu Arjun, Shah Rukh Khan, and Joseph Vijay commanding massive fees per film. These stars are not only driving box office success but are also making waves with their upcoming projects. Their earnings reflect their massive influence in Indian cinema.

Dec 5, 2024, 13:33 IST
Top 10 Highest Paid Actors in India
Top 10 Highest Paid Actors in India

The Bollywood film industry continues to thrive, with several actors not only earning substantial incomes but also contributing significantly to the economy through taxes. Here’s a detailed look at the highest-paid Bollywood actors of 2024, showcasing their earnings and recent projects.

The Indian film industry is known for its star power, with actors commanding substantial fees for their work. According to the Forbes, here are the top ten highest-paid actors in India, detailing their approximate fees per movie and their recent or upcoming releases.

Top 10 Highest Paid Actors in India

Rank

Actor Name

Approximate Fee Charged Per Movie (in Rs)

Recent/Upcoming Releases

1

Allu Arjun

300 Crores

Pushpa 2: The Rule (Upcoming)

2

Joseph Vijay

130 to 275 Crores

Thalapathy 69 (Upcoming), G.O.A.T, Leo

3

Shah Rukh Khan

150 to 250 Crores

Dunki

4

Rajinikanth

125 to 270 Crores

Vettaiyan, Jailer

5

Aamir Khan

100 to 275 Crores

Laal Singh Chaddha

6

Prabhas

100 to 200 Crores

Kalki 2898 AD

7

Ajith Kumar

105 to 165 Crores

Thunivu

8

Salman Khan

100 to 150 Crores

Tiger 3

9

Kamal Haasan

100 to 150 Crores

Indian 2

10

Akshay Kumar

60 to 145 Crores

Khel Khel Mein

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Highlights of the Top Earners

A detailed overview of each actor’s earnings-

1. Allu Arjun

Fee: ₹300 Crores

Recent Release: Pushpa: The Rule (upcoming)

Allu Arjun has become a dominant force in the industry and has especially gained prominence after his success in Pushpa; its sequel is expected to be enormous.

2. Joseph Vijay

Fee: ₹130 to ₹275 Crores

Recent Releases: Thalapathy 69 (upcoming), G.O.A.T, Leo

Joseph Vijay remains a significant star in Tamil cinema with many high-profile projects in the pipeline that prove his versatility.

3. Shah Rukh Khan

Fee: ₹150 to ₹250 Crores

Recent Release: Dunki

Shah Rukh Khan continues to rule Bollywood with his latest film Dunki gaining much attention from the fans.

4. Rajinikanth

Fee: ₹125 to ₹270 Crores

Recent Releases: Vettaiyan, Jailer

The superlative of the Indian film industry, Rajinikanth, continues to thrill audiences with his style and great performances.

5. Aamir Khan

Charge: ₹100 to ₹275 Crores

Recent Release: Laal Singh Chaddha

Aamir Khan has a niche in film-making where he is concerned with quality and not quantity because that is why he earned the title of a first-class earner.

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6. Prabhas

Charge: ₹100 to ₹200 Crores

Recent Release: Kalki 2898 AD

After Prabhas gained mass popularity through Baahubali, he again gained popularity over his upcoming ventures.

7. Ajith Kumar

Charge: ₹105 to ₹165 Crores

Recent Release: Thunivu

Ajith Kumar continues to be a favourite choice by the audience, and most of his films are successful in Southern regions of India. 

8. Salman Khan

Rate: ₹100 to ₹150 Crores

Recent Release: Tiger 3

Salman Khan continues his lead in box office collection, as his action-hero film is still in demand

9. Kamal Haasan

Rate: ₹100 to ₹150 Crores

Recent Release : Indian 2

Kamal Haasan has been part of Indian cinema, and even till date, he enjoys being a hero with ardent fans.

10. Akshay Kumar

Fee:₹60 to ₹145 Crores

Recent Release: Khel Khel Mein

Akshay Kumar's output and versatility are bound to keep him as one of the top earners of Bollywood.

The monetary gains of these actors also reflect their acting capabilities and ability to attract crowds across borders. Their upcoming films promise further additions to the diverse scenario of Indian cinema.

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