According to various sources, the highest-paid Indian actors in 2024 are Shah Rukh Khan, Prabhas, Salman Khan, Akshay Kumar, and Ajay Devgn. These actors have earned their fame and fortune by starring in some of the most successful and popular movies in Bollywood and beyond. Their per-movie fees range from Rs 50 crore to Rs 150 crore, depending on their demand and box office performance. They also receive a share of profits from their films, which adds to their income. These actors are not only talented and versatile, but also influential and admired by millions of fans around the world.
1. Shah Rukh Khan
Shah Rukh Khan is a famous Indian actor and film producer who has starred in more than 90 Hindi films. He is also known as SRK, the Baadshah of Bollywood, and King Khan. He has won many awards, including 14 Filmfare Awards, and has been honoured by the governments of India and France. He is one of the most successful and influential film stars in the world.
Remuneration : 100cr to 200cr per movie
2. Prabhas
Prabhas is a famous Indian actor who works mainly in Telugu cinema. He is known for his roles in Baahubali, Mirchi, Darling and other films. He is the nephew of actor Krishnam Raju and the son of producer Surya Narayana Raju. Prabhas has a height of 6 feet 1 inch and a charming personality. He is one of the highest-paid actors in India and has a huge fan following across the world.
Remuneration : 100cr to 200cr per movie
3. Aamir Khan
Aamir Khan is a renowned actor, director and producer from India. He has worked in Hindi films for over three decades and has won many awards and accolades. He is known for his versatility and perfectionism in his roles. He has also achieved global fame and recognition, especially in China, where he is regarded as a national treasure.
Remuneration : 100cr to 175cr per movie
4. Joseph Vijay
Joseph Vijay is a famous Indian actor and singer who mainly works in Tamil cinema. He is also known as Thalapathy (Commander) by his fans and media. He is one of the highest paid actors in India and has been featured in Forbes India’s Celebrity 100 list several times. He has acted in more than 60 films and has won many awards for his performances.
Remuneration : 120cr to 150cr per movie
5. Salman Khan
Salman Khan is a famous Indian actor, producer and TV personality who has starred in many successful Hindi films. He was born on 27 December 1965 in Mumbai to Salim Khan, a renowned screenwriter. He made his debut in 1988 with Biwi Ho To Aisi and rose to fame with Maine Pyar Kiya in 1989. He has won several awards, including two National Film Awards and two Filmfare Awards. He is also known for his humanitarian work through his charity, Being Human Foundation. He is one of the most popular and highest-paid celebrities in India.
Remuneration : 100cr to 150cr per movie
6. Rajinikanth
Rajinikanth is a legendary Indian actor who has starred in over 260 films, mainly in Tamil cinema. He is known for his charismatic style, powerful dialogues, and action sequences. He has won many awards and honors, including the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, India’s highest film honor. He has a huge fan following across India and abroad, and is often referred to as “Superstar” or “Thalaivar” (leader) by his admirers.
Remuneration : 70cr to 150cr per movie
7. Akshay Kumar
Akshay Kumar is a naturalised Canadian actor and film producer who works in Hindi cinema. He has appeared in over 100 films and has won several awards, including two National Film Awards and two Filmfare Awards. He is known for his versatility and his roles in action, comedy, romance, and social films. He received the Padma Shri, India’s fourth-highest civilian honour, from the Government of India in 2009.
Remuneration : 70cr to 145cr per movie
8. Kamal Haasan
Kamal Haasan is a versatile and influential actor, filmmaker, singer, presenter and politician from India. He has worked in various languages, mainly Tamil, and has won numerous awards for his performances and contributions to Indian cinema. He is also known for his social and philanthropic work, as well as his political aspirations. He is the president of the Makkal Needhi Maiam party, which he founded in 2018.
Remuneration : 50cr to 150cr per movie
9. N.T. Rama Rao Jr.
N. T. Rama Rao Jr., also known as Jr NTR or Tarak, is a popular actor in Telugu cinema. He is the grandson of N. T. Rama Rao, a legendary actor and former Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh. He has won many awards for his performances, including two Filmfare Awards and two Nandi Awards. He is also a trained Kuchipudi dancer and a television host.
Remuneration : 100cr per movie
10. Allu Arjun
Allu Arjun is a popular actor and dancer who works in Telugu films. He was born on 8 April 1982 in Chennai to film producer Allu Aravind and Nirmala. He is the grandson of comedian Allu Ramalingaiah and the nephew of actor Chiranjeevi. He has won several awards for his performances, including six Filmfare Awards and three Nandi Awards. Some of his notable films are Arya, Parugu, Vedam, Race Gurram, Rudhramadevi, Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo and Pushpa: The Rise.
Remuneration : 60cr to 125cr per movie
11. Ajay Devgn
Ajay Devgn is a prominent actor, director and producer in Hindi cinema. He has acted in more than 100 films and won several awards, including four National Film Awards and four Filmfare Awards. He is also a recipient of the Padma Shri, India’s fourth-highest civilian honour. He made his debut in 1991 with the action film Phool Aur Kaante, which was a box office hit. He is known for his versatile roles in various genres, such as action, comedy, drama and romance. Some of his notable films are Zakhm, The Legend of Bhagat Singh, Company, Omkara, Golmaal series, Singham series, Drishyam and Tanhaji.
Remuneration : 60cr to 125cr per movie/series
12. Hrithik Roshan
Hrithik Roshan is a famous Indian actor who works in Hindi cinema. He is known for his versatile roles and his amazing dancing skills. He has won many awards, including six Filmfare Awards for Best Actor. He was born on 10 January 1974 in Mumbai to a family of filmmakers. He has acted in many successful films, such as Kaho Naa… Pyaar Hai, Koi… Mil Gaya, Dhoom 2, Jodhaa Akbar, Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara, Super 30 and War.
Remuneration : 75cr to 100cr per movie
13. Mahesh Babu
Mahesh Babu is a famous Indian actor who works mainly in Telugu cinema. He has won many awards and has a large fan following. He is also a producer, media personality, and philanthropist. He is the son of veteran actor Krishna and has acted in more than 25 films. Some of his popular movies are Pokiri, Srimanthudu, and Sarileru Neekevvaru.
Remuneration : 80cr to 100cr per movie
14. Ram Charan
Ram Charan is a famous Indian actor, producer and entrepreneur who mainly works in Telugu cinema. He is one of the highest-paid actors in India and has won several awards for his performances. He is the son of actor Chiranjeevi and belongs to the Allu-Konidela family of film personalities. He made his debut in 2007 with the action film Chirutha and rose to fame with the blockbuster Magadheera in 2009. Some of his other notable films are Racha, Naayak, Yevadu, Rangasthalam and RRR. He also owns a production company called Konidela Production Company and a polo team called Hyderabad Polo and Riding Club. He is married to Upasana Kamineni, the vice-chairperson of Apollo Charity.
Remuneration : 75cr to 100cr per movie
15. Ajith Kumar
Ajith Kumar is a popular Indian actor who mainly works in Tamil cinema. He has acted in more than 60 films and has won several awards, including four Vijay Awards and three Filmfare Awards South. He is also a professional race car driver and has participated in various international championships. He is known for his versatile roles and his nickname “Thala” (leader).
Remuneration : 70cr to 105cr per movie
16. Pawan Kalyan
Pawan Kalyan is a famous Indian actor, politician, filmmaker, and philanthropist. He mainly works in Telugu cinema and has won several awards for his performances. He is also the founder and president of the Jana Sena Party, a regional political party in Andhra Pradesh. He is known for his action-packed roles and his martial arts skills. He is the younger brother of actor Chiranjeevi and the uncle of actors Ram Charan, Varun Tej, Sai Dharam Tej and Allu Arjun.
Remuneration : 60cr to 100cr per movie
17. Yash (Naveen Kumar Gowda)
Yash, whose real name is Naveen Kumar Gowda, is a famous Indian actor who works mainly in Kannada films. He has won three Filmfare Awards South for his performances in various movies. He started his career with television shows and made his film debut in 2007 with Jambada Hudugi. He became a household name after starring in the blockbuster K.G.F: Chapter 1 and its sequel K.G.F: Chapter 2, which were released in 2018 and 2022 respectively. Yash is also a singer and a philanthropist who runs the Yasho Marga Foundation. He is married to actress Radhika Pandit and has two children.
Remuneration : 60cr to 85cr per movie
18. Ranbir Kapoor
Ranbir Kapoor is a famous Indian actor who has starred in many Hindi-language films. He was born on 28 September 1982 in Mumbai, India, to Rishi Kapoor and Neetu Singh, who are also well-known actors. He is the grandson of Raj Kapoor, a legendary actor and filmmaker. He has won six Filmfare Awards and has been featured in Forbes India’s Celebrity 100 list since 2012 . Some of his notable films include Rockstar, Barfi!, Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani, Sanju and Brahmastra. He is married to actress Alia Bhatt and they have a daughter together.
Remuneration : 50cr to 75cr per movie
19. Chiranjeevi
Chiranjeevi is a popular Indian actor and politician. He has acted in more than 150 films in various languages, mostly in Telugu. He is known for his action and dance skills, as well as his social service activities. He is the founder and leader of the Praja Rajyam Party, which merged with the Indian National Congress in 2011. He is currently serving as the Minister of State with independent charge for Tourism in the Government of India.
Remuneration : 50cr to 60cr per movie
20. Suriya
Suriya, whose real name is Saravanan Sivakumar, is a popular Indian actor who mainly works in Tamil cinema. He was born in Chennai in 1975 to actor Sivakumar and his wife Lakshmi. He has won many awards for his performances in films such as Nandha, Kaakha Kaakha, Pithamagan, Perazhagan, Ghajini, Vaaranam Aayiram and Soorarai Pottru. He is also a producer, a philanthropist and a television host. He is married to actress Jyothika and they have two children.
Remuneration : 35cr to 70cr per movie
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