Top, highest paid actors (Male & Female) in Indian Cinema (Bollywood, Telugu and Tamil).
Its a known fact that actors down south get paid as much, if not more, as the top Bollywood actors. There are big stars in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu cinemas who earn enviable figures.
Here are the top actors in Indian cinema who get paid handsome amounts for signing a film.
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Vikram
Big star in Tamil Cinema
Notable Films: I, Anniyan, Gods Own Child, Thaandavam, Kanthaswamy
Remuneration: 15-20 Crores -
Mahesh Babu
Big star in Telugu Cinema (He is married to former Bollywood actress Namrata Shirodkar)
Notable Films: Aagadu, Dookudu, Nenokkadine, Businessman, Seethamma Vakitlo Sirmalle Chettu
Remuneration: 15-20 Crores -
Ajay Devgan
Big star in Hindi Cinema
Notable Films: Singham, Golmaal series
Remuneration: 12-15 crores -
Ajith Kumar
Big star in Tamil Cinema
Notable Films: Yennai Arindhaal, Arrambam, Mankatha, Veeram, Billa
Remuneration: 14-16 crores -
Pawan Kalyan
Big star in Telugu cinema
Notable Films: Gabbar Singh, Attarintiki Daredi, Gopala Gopala, Cameraman Gangatho Rambabu, Jalsa
Remuneration: 18 crores -
Shahrukh Khan
Big star in Hindi Cinema
Notable Films: Happy New Year, Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, My Name is Khan, Chennai Express
Remuneration: 20-22 Crores -
Suriya
Big star in Tamil cinema
Notable Films: Anjaan, Singham, Singham II, 7th Sense, Ayan
Remuneration: 18-20 crores. -
Prabhas
Big star in Telugu Cinema
Notable films: Baahubali: The Beginning, Mirchi, Rebel, Chhatrapati, Varsham, Mr. Perfect, Chakram, Billa
Remuneration: 15–20 Crore -
Salman Khan
Big star in Hindi cinema
Notable Films: Sultan, Bajrangi Bhaijaan, Wanted, Maine Pyar Kiya
Remuneration: 17–18 Crores -
Vijay
Big star in Tamil cinema
Notable Films: Kaththi, Jilla, Thuppakki, Thalaivaa, Nanban
Remuneration: 18–20 crores -
Akshay Kumar
Big star in Hindi cinema
Notable Films: Rowdy Rathore, Boss, Khiladi 786, OMG – My God, Hera Pheri
Remuneration: 20–22 Crores -
Ravi Teja
Big star in Telugu cinema
Notable Films: Sarocharu, Bengal Tiger, Daruvu, Kick 2, Power
Remuneration: 10-12 Crores