The highest-paid actor in India is Shah Rukh Khan. The Bollywood star has been the highest paid since 2011, when he earned $44 million. In 2016, he made $38 million.
He’s followed by Salman Khan ($37 million), Akshay Kumar ($37 million), and Amitabh Bachchan ($32 million).
The only other Bollywood actor to make it onto the top 10 list is Aamir Khan, who came in at number 11 with $24 million in earnings.
India Highest Salary Actor
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.
1. Rajinikanth
Predominantly appears in: Tamil cinema
Years active: 1975 – Present
Occupation: Film actor, producer, screenwriter, playback singer
Notable Films: Lingaa, Kochadaiiyaan, Enthiran, Sivaji, Baashha, Robo 2.0
DOB: December 12, 1950
Remuneration: 60 – 65 Crores (+Profit Share)
Currently, Rajinikanth is India’s highest-paid actor. Rajinikanth is one of Asia’s most popular actors, with fans all around the world. In 2007, he was paid 26 crores for the film ‘Shivaji,’ and a total of 57 crores for the film Endhiran, which included a profit share ( The Robo). Rajini receives between 40 and 50 crores for every film, according to sources. He does not appear in films frequently; his films are only released every two to three years.
2. Prabas
Predominantly appears in: Telugu Cinema
Year active: 2002–Present
Notable films: Baahubali: The Beginning, Mirchi, Rebel, Chhatrapati, Varsham, Mr. Perfect, Chakram, Billa
DOB: October 23, 1979, Chennai
Remuneration: 80+ Crores
3. Salman Khan
Predominantly appears in: Hindi Cinema
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
4. Akshay Kumar
Predominantly appears in: Hindi cinema
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: 45 – 50 Crores
Read: Salman Khan Movies List
5. Hrithik Roshan
Predominantly appears in: Hindi cinema
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: 40 crores
6. Amir Khan
Predominantly appears in: Hindi cinema
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: 35 crores
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7. Joseph Vijay
Predominantly appears in: Tamil cinema
Years active: 1992 – Present
Occupation: Film actor, playback singer, film producer, philanthropist
Notable Films: Kaththi, Jilla, Thuppakki, Thalaivaa, Nanban
DOB: June 22, 1974
Remuneration: 35+ crores
Read: Tamil Actor – Vijay Movies List
8. Kamal Hassan
Predominantly appears in: Tamil cinema
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
Read: Tamil Actor – Kamal Hassan Movies List
9. Shahrukh Khan
Predominantly appears in: Hindi Cinema
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
10. Ajay Devgn
Predominantly appears in: Hindi Cinema
Years active: 1991 – Present
Occupation: Actor, Film producer, Film director
Notable Films: All the Best: Fun Begins (2009), Golmaal 3 (2010), Singham (2011), Bol Bachchan (2012), Singham Returns (2014), and Golmaal Again (2017)
DOB: 1961
Remuneration: 20 – 25 crores
Note: The remuneration of the actors is an estimation, information gathered from news sources, and box office collections of the films. The remuneration of the actors may not be accurate. Do not refer to this for official purposes.
