Shah Rukh Khan the richest actor in India with Rs 6300 cr net worth; Salman Khan, Rajinikanth, Akshay Kumar, Allu Arjun among highest paid: report

According to a list published by Forbes (from compiled data from IMDB), Shah Rukh Khan, Rajinikanth, Akshay Kumar, Allu Arjun, Kamal Haasan are among the top 10 highest-paid actors in India, in 2024.

For over a century, Bollywood has stood as the cornerstone of India's visual media landscape, capturing the hearts of the country's Hindi-speaking population. This dominance often leads to the assumption that Bollywood actors are the highest-paid in India. However, in the past couple of years, the success of films like Baahubali, RRR, Pushpa, and Arjun Reddy, among others have flipped the script.  In recent years, South Indian cinema has garnered nationwide acclaim, attracting audiences with its compelling narratives and high-octane action. These films have long held a cult status across India, paving the way for South Indian actors to rise to prominence among the highest earners in the industry. In fact the top 10 highest-paid Indian actors are predominantly from South Indian film industries.

Forbes, using IMDb data, recently revealed the list of the top 10 highest-paid Indian actors, showcasing a blend of talent from Bollywood and South Indian cinema. While Shah Rukh Khan is clearly the king as he tops the table with a wide margin; Salman Khan, Aamir Khan, Allu Arjun, Akshay Kumar and Rajinikanth feature prominently in the list.

Shah Rukh Khan: Approx net worth is Rs 6300 crores

Known as King Khan, Shah Rukh Khan has had his share of flops, but his recent successes, Jawan and Pathaan, both grossing over Rs 2000 crores worldwide, reassert his dominance. His latest film, Dunki, continues to perform well, cementing his status as Bollywood's highest-paid star.

Salman Khan: Approx net worth is Rs 2900 crore

Salman Khan, evolving from a romantic lead to a beloved 'bhai,' remains one of India's top-paid actors. His recent release, Tiger 3, has grossed over Rs 466.63 crore worldwide.

Akshay Kumar: Approx net worth is Rs 2500 crore

Akshay Kumar is renowned for his comedic roles and socially relevant films. While 2023 lacked major hits, OMG 2, featuring him in a guest role, grossed Rs 221 crore worldwide.

Aamir Khan: Approx net worth is Rs 1862 crore

Aamir Khan, dubbed Mr Perfectionist,’ is celebrated for his meticulous approach to filmmaking. While Laal Singh Chaddha underperformed, he aims for a comeback with Sitaare Zameen Par in 2024, following hits like Dangal and PK.

Joseph Vijay: Approx net worth is Rs 474 crores

Thalapathy Vijay, another top South Indian actor, has a career spanning over two decades. His 2023 films, Varisu and Leo, grossed Rs 300 crore and Rs 612 crore worldwide, respectively, with Leo being the highest-grossing Tamil film of the year.

Rajinikanth: Approx net worth is Rs 430 crore

Rajinikanth, a revered figure in South India, commands immense respect and adulation. Known officially as Shivaji Rao Gaikwad, he primarily stars in Tamil films. His recent hit, Jailer, saw him earn Rs 110 crores.

Allu Arjun: Approx net worth is Rs 350 crore

Best known for his role in Pushpa: The Rise, Allu Arjun is set to break records with the upcoming sequel, Pushpa: The Rule - Part 2.

Prabhas in Kalki 2898 AD

Prabhas in Kalki 2898 AD

Prabhas: Approx net worth is Rs 241 crore

Prabhas soared to fame with the Baahubali series. Despite the controversy surrounding Adipurush, his latest film, Salaar, grossed Rs 369.37 crore domestically, outperforming Rajinikanth’s Jailer.

Kamal Haasan

Kamal Haasan will be seen next in Indian 2.

Ajith Kumar: Approx net worth is Rs 196 crore

Ajith Kumar, another top South Indian actor, impressed audiences with his 2023 release, Thunivu, which earned Rs 130 crores in India.

Allu Arjun in new poster of Pushpa: The Rule

Allu Arjun in new poster of Pushpa: The Rule

Kamal Hassan: Approx net worth is Rs 150 crore

Kamal Hassan, has appeared in around 220 films. His fans eagerly await his next film, KH 234, directed by Mani Ratnam.

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