Highest-Paid Indian Actors Of 2025; Allu Arjun, Shah Rukh Khan & More
Big budgets, bigger stardom, and even bigger paycheques. In 2025, Indian cinema is firmly in its pan-India era, where language barriers barely matter and superstar fees rival global numbers.
From South cinema icons to Bollywood royalty, here’s a ranked look at the highest-paid Indian actors this year, based on reported fees and profit-sharing deals.
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1. Allu Arjun – Up to 300 Crore Per Film
The undisputed king of actor remuneration in India right now. Riding the Pushpa wave, Allu Arjun tops the charts with fees touching ₹300 crore. Though rooted in Telugu cinema, his influence now shapes pan-India film economics, including Bollywood collaborations.
2. Thalapathy Vijay – Around 130–275 Crore Per Film
Vijay’s box office pull across South India and beyond places him firmly near the top. His films open big, travel wide, and justify his massive fees in the range of ₹130–275 Crore Per Film , making him one of the most bankable stars in the country.
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3. Aamir Khan Up to 275 Crore Per Film
Aamir doesn’t just charge a fee, he plays the long game. Known for backend profit-sharing, his earnings can soar to ₹275 crore per film when a project clicks. Quality over quantity, always.
4. Rajinikanth – Upto 125–270 Crore Per Film
Age has done nothing to dim the Rajini aura. Often called South India’s biggest superstar, Rajinikanth continues to command staggering fees purely on legacy, loyalty, and unmatched fan devotion.
5. Shah Rukh Khan – Upto 150–250 Crore Per Film
Bollywood’s eternal Badshah remains a financial powerhouse. With mega blockbusters and franchise films, SRK’s earnings comfortably sit in the ₹150–250 crore range, reinforced by his global brand value.
6. Prabhas – 100–200 Crore Per Film
Post-Baahubali, Prabhas remains a pan-India star whose projects attract massive budgets. Even with box office ups and downs, his remuneration stays firmly in the triple-digit club.
7. Salman Khan – Around 100 Crore Plus Profit Share
Salman’s star power still guarantees huge openings. His standard fee hovers around ₹100 crore, often sweetened with profit-sharing deals that boost his final take.
8. Akshay Kumar – 60–145 Crore Per Film
Consistency is Akshay’s superpower. Whether acting or producing, his earnings vary by scale but can reach ₹145 crore for the right project.
9. Hrithik Roshan – Around 85 Crore Per Film
With franchises like War, Hrithik maintains elite status. Urban appeal, action credibility, and smart backend negotiations keep him firmly in the top tier.
Whether it’s Allu Arjun rewriting pay scales or SRK proving longevity pays, one thing’s clear.. Indian cinema’s biggest names are earning bigger than ever. And honestly, the box office seems happy to foot the bill.
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