Top 10 most Paid Actors in Indian Cinema

The Indian film industry is the world’s largest in terms of overall film output. Films in a number of languages are made and distributed in different parts of India. Because many films are financially successful nowadays, Indian performers are highly paid. There are millions of Indian cinema fans in India and throughout the world. Many big-budget films are generally dubbed in many languages and released in India and other countries at the same time. In recent years, several films have done well at the box office, and actor compensation has risen as well. The average income of Indian actors is shown in the table below.

1. Rajinikanth

Rajinikanth is currently India’s highest-paid actor. Rajinikanth has admirers all around the world and is one of Asia’s most popular actors. In 2007, he received 26 crores for the film ‘Shivaji,’ and a total payment of 57 crores, including a profit share for the film Endhiran ( The Robo). According to sources, Rajini receives somewhere between 40 and 50 crores every film. He is not appearing frequently in movies, his movies hit to theatre for 2 to 3 years once.

Predominantly appears in: Tamil cinema (Kollywood)
Years active: 1975 – Present
Occupation: Film actor, producer, screenwriter, playback singer
Notable Films: Lingaa, Kochadaiiyaan, Enthiran, Sivaji, Baashha
DOB: December 12, 1950
Remuneration: 60 – 65 Crores (+Profit Share)

2. Salman Khan

Predominantly appears in: Hindi Cinema ( Bollywood )
Years active: 1988 – Present
Occupation: Actor, film producer, television personality, philanthropist, singer
Notable Films: Kick, Ek Tha Tiger, Jai Ho, Wanted, Maine Pyar Kiya
DOB: December 27, 1965
Remuneration: 60 Crores (+Profit Share)

3. Amir Khan

Predominantly appears in: Hindi cinema (Bollywood)
Years active: 1984 – Present
Occupation: Actor, producer, director, screenwriter, television personality, social worker
Notable Films: PK, Dhoom 3, 3 Idiots, Like Stars on Earth, Ghajini, Dangal
DOB: March 14, 1965
Remuneration: 50 – 55 crores (+Profit Share)

4. Prabhas

Predominantly appears in: Telugu cinema (Tollywood) Occupation: Actor
Year active: 2002–Present
Notable films: Baahubali: The Beginning, Mirchi, Rebel, Chhatrapati, Varsham, Mr. Perfect, Chakram, Billa
DOB: October 23, 1979, Chennai
Remuneration: 55 Crores

5. Akshay Kumar

Predominantly appears in: Hindi cinema (Bollywood)
Years active: 1991 – Present
Occupation: Actor, producer, presenter
Notable Films: Rowdy Rathore, Boss, Khiladi 786, OMG – My God, Hera Pheri
DOB: September 9, 1967
Remuneration: 35 – 40 Crores

6. Hrithik Roshan

Predominantly appears in: Hindi cinema (Bollywood)
Years active: 2000 – Present
Occupation:
Notable Films: Bang Bang, Krrish 3, Krish, Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai, You Don’t Get Life a Second Time
DOB: January 10, 1974
Remuneration: 30 crores

7. Kamal Hassan

Predominantly appears in: Tamil cinema (Kollywood)
Years active: 1959 – Present
Occupation: Film Actor, Producer, Director, Screenwriter, Playback Singer, Lyricist, Choreographer, Song-writer
Notable Films: Vishwaroopam, Indian, Vishwaroopam 2, Dasavathaaram, Sathi Leelavathi
Height: 1.65 m (5.4 ft)
Remuneration: 25 – 30 crores

8. Shahrukh Khan

Predominantly appears in: Hindi Cinema (Bollywood)
Years active: 1988 – Present
Occupation: Actor, producer, television presenter
Notable Films: Happy New Year, Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, My Name is Khan, Chennai Express
DOB: November 2, 1965
Remuneration: 25 – 30 Crores

9. Vijay

Predominantly appears in: Tamil cinema (Kollywood)
Years active: 1992 – Present
Occupation: Film actor, playback singer, film producer, philanthropist
Notable Films: Kaththi, Jilla, Thuppakki, Thalaivaa, Nanban
DOB: June 22, 1974
Remuneration: 25 – 30 crores

10. Ajith Kumar

Predominantly appears in: Tamil Cinema (Kollywood)
Years active: 1992 – Present
Occupation: Film actor, promotional model, Racing driver, Philanthropist
Notable Films: Yennai Arindhaal, Arrambam, Mankatha, Veeram, Billa
DOB: May 1, 1971
Remuneration: 20 – 25 crores

Note: The Remuneration of the Actors is an estimation, information gathered from the News sources, and Box office collection of the films. The remuneration of the actors may not accurate, do not refer to this for official purposes.

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