New Delhi: Bollywood has been the leading force in India’s entertainment for years now, particularly among Hindi-speaking audiences. However, the remarkable success of films such as Baahubali, RRR, Pushpa, and Arjun Reddy has highlighted the rise of South Indian cinema. These films have garnered widespread acclaim, boosting South Indian actors to the top ranks of the highest-paid in the industry.
Forbes, leveraging IMDb data recently published the list of the top 10 highest-paid Indian actors highlighting a mix of talent from both Bollywood and South Indian cinema. Shah Rukh Khan (SRK) leads the pack by a significant margin, while Salman Khan, Aamir Khan, Allu Arjun, Akshay Kumar, and Rajinikanth also secure prominent positions on the list.
While Shah Rukh has approx net worth of Rs.6300 crore, Salman Khan has a net worth of Rs.2900 crore. SRK has experienced his fair share of flops, but his recent hits, Jawan and Pathan, each grossing over Rs 2000 crores worldwide, have reaffirmed his dominance. His latest release, Dunki, is also performing strongly, solidifying his position as Bollywood’s highest-paid star.
- Salman Khan: Rs.2900 crore
- Akshay Kumar: Rs.2500 crore
- Aamir Khan: Rs.1862 crore
- Joseph Vijay: Rs.474 crore
- Rajinikanth: Rs.430 crore
- Allu Arjun: Rs.350 crore
- Prabhas: Rs.241 crore
- Kamal Haasan: Rs.150 crore
- Ajith Kumar: Rs.196 crore