Top 10 Highest Paid Actors in India

The Bollywood film industry continues to thrive, with some actors not only earning handsome earnings but also contributing significantly to the economy through taxes. Here’s a closer 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 and actors are well paid. According to Forbes, here are the top 10 highest-paid actors in India, detailing their approximate fees per film and their recent or upcoming films.

Top 10 highest paid actors in India

rank

Actor name

Approximate fee charged per movie (Rs.)

Recent/upcoming releases

1

Allu Arjun

300 Crores

Pushpa 2: Rules (coming soon)

2

Joseph Vij

130 to 275 Crores

Talapathy 69 (coming soon), Goat, Leo

3

Shah Rukh Khan

150-250 Crores

Dunki

4

Rajinikanth

125 to 270 crores

Vitayan, jailer

5

Aamir Khan

100 to 275 Crores

Lal Singh Chadha

6

Prabhas

100 to 200 Crores

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7

Ajith Kumar

105 to 165 Crores

Tunio

8

Salman Khan

100 to 150 Crores

Tiger 3

9

Kamal Hassan

100 to 150 Crores

India 2

10

Akshay Kumar

60 to 145 Crores

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1. Allu Arjun

Cost: Rs 300 Crore

Recently Posted: Pushpa: The Rules (Coming Soon)

Allu Arjun has become a dominant force in the industry, especially after the success of Pushpa, which shot to fame; its sequel is expected to be huge.

2.Joseph Vij

Fees: Rs 130 to Rs 275 crore

Latest releases: Thalapathy 69 (coming soon), GOAT, Leo

Joseph Vijay remains a major star in the Tamil film industry with many high-profile projects in the pipeline, proving his versatility.

3.Shah Rukh Khan

Fees: Rs 150 Cr to Rs 250 Crore

Recently Posted by: Dunki

Shah Rukh Khan continues to dominate Bollywood with his latest film Dunki, which is getting a lot of attention from fans.

4. Rajinikanth

Fees: Rs 125 to Rs 270 Crores

Latest releases: Vettaiyan, Jailer

Rajinikanth, one of the best in Indian cinema, continues to thrill audiences with his style and brilliant performances.

5. Aamir Khan

Fees: Rs 100 Cr to Rs 275 Crore

Recently Posted by: Lal Singh Chadha

Aamir Khan has a place in filmmaking where he cares about quality rather than quantity as that is why he has earned the title of top earner.

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6. Prabhas

Cost: Rs 100-200 Crores

Last Posted: Kalki 2898 AD

After Prabhas gained popularity through Baahubali, he is gaining popularity again for his upcoming venture.

7. Ajith Kumar

Cost: Rs 105 to 165 crore

Recently Posted by:Thunivu

Ajith Kumar remains a favorite choice among the audiences and most of his films have been successful in the southern regions of India.

8. Salman Khan

Price: Rs 100-150 Crores

Recently Released: Tiger 3

Salman Khan retains top spot at box office as his action hero films remain popular

9. Kamal Hasan

Price: Rs 100-150 Crores

Recently Posted: India 2

Kamal Haasan has always been a part of Indian cinema and even till now he enjoys being a hero with a raving fan following.

10. Akshay Kumar

Fees: Rs 60 Cr to Rs 145 Crore

Recently Posted by: Khel Khel Mein

Akshay Kumar’s output and versatility will surely make him one of the highest earners in Bollywood.

These actors’ monetary gains also reflect their acting skills and ability to attract crowds across borders. Their upcoming films are expected to further enrich the diverse scene of Indian cinema.

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