According to the latest sources from the Indian film industry, the list of the highest paid actors in India for 2025 includes severl industry from Bollywood, Tollywood, Kollywood, and beyond.
The Indian film industry is known for its star power, with actors charging millions of rupees for a film. Forbes has released a list of India’s top ten highest-paid actors and their approximate fees per movie. Here’s a detailed look at the top earning actors in Bollywood industry.
Highest Paid Actors in India
| Rank | Actor Name | Approximate Fee Charged Per Movie (in Rs) | Recent/Upcoming Releases |
| 1 | Allu Arjun | 300 Crores | Pushpa 2: The Rule |
| 2 | Joseph Vijay | 130 to 275 Crores | Thalapathy 69 (Upcoming |
| 3 | Shah Rukh Khan | 150 to 250 Crores | Dunki |
| 4 | Rajinikanth | 125 to 270 Crores | Vettaiyan, Jailer |
| 5 | Aamir Khan | 100 to 275 Crores | Laal Singh Chaddha |
| 6 | Prabhas | 100 to 200 Crores | Kalki 2898 AD |
| 7 | Ajith Kumar | 105 to 165 Crores | Thunivu |
| 8 | Salman Khan | 100 to 150 Crores | Tiger 3 |
| 9 | Kamal Haasan | 100 to 150 Crores | Indian 2 |
| 10 | Akshay Kumar | 60 to 145 Crores | Khel Khel Mein |
Highlights of the Top Earners
Here are the top 10 Highest Paid Actors in India and how they became some of the most powerful names in Indian cinema.
1. Allu Arjun
Fee: ₹300 Crores
Recent Release: Pushpa: The Rule (upcoming)
Allu Arjun has become a dominant force in the film industry and has especially gained prominence after his success in Pushpa; its sequel is expected to be enormous. He is among the most popular star in India. His success has redefined the reach of Telugu cinema across globle level. Truly, Allu Arjun is both a style icon and a business star.
2. Joseph Vijay
Fee: ₹130 to ₹275 Crores
Recent Releases: Thalapathy 69 (upcoming), G.O.A.T, Leo
Joseph Vijay remains a significant star in Telugu film industry. Seeing the popularity of his fans, he charges crores of rupees for doing a film. Actor vijay has huge fan following on social media. He also worked with many high-profile projects.
3. Shah Rukh Khan
Fee: ₹150 to ₹250 Crores
Recent Release: Dunki
Shah Rukh Khan continues to rule Bollywood with his superhit mobies. His recent releases have done well at the box office. He charges over ₹100 crore per film. Currently he is working on new projects.
4. Rajinikanth
Fee: ₹125 to ₹270 Crores
Recent Releases: Vettaiyan, Jailer
The superlative of the Indian film industry, Rajinikanth, continues to thrill audiences with his style and great performances. His net worth of ₹430 crore reflects decades of success.
5. Aamir Khan
Charge: ₹100 to ₹275 Crores
Recent Release: Laal Singh Chaddha
Aamir Khan has a niche in film-making where he is concerned with quality and not quantity because that is why he earned the title of a first-class earner. Movies like Lagaan, Dangal, and 3 Idiots not only broke box-office records.
6. Prabhas
Charge: ₹100 to ₹200 Crores
Recent Release: Kalki 2898 AD
Post-Baahubali, Prabhas has become a pan-India icon. After Prabhas gained mass popularity through Baahubali, he again gained popularity over his upcoming projects. He also earns through brand endorsements and real estate ventures.
7. Ajith Kumar
Charge: ₹105 to ₹165 Crores
Recent Release: Thunivu
Ajith Kumar continues to be a favourite choice by the audience, and most of his films are successful in Southern regions of India.
8. Salman Khan
Rate: ₹100 to ₹150 Crores
Recent Release: Tiger 3
Salman Khan continues his lead in box office collection, as his action-hero film is still in demand. Salman’s stardom blends mass appeal with commercial success. His massive fan base, combined with income from films, brand deals, and social work
9. Kamal Haasan
Rate: ₹100 to ₹150 Crores
Recent Release : Indian 2
Kamal Haasan has been part of Indian cinema, and even till date, he enjoys being a hero with ardent fans. Kamal’s wealth comes from films, endorsements, and business ventures.
10. Akshay Kumar
Fee:₹60 to ₹145 Crores
Recent Release: Khel Khel Mein
Akshay Kumar’s versatility and acting skills have earned him a spot on Bollywood’s highest-paid actors. He releases the most films a year, yet he still charges between 50 and 100 crore rupees per film.