Actresses from the South Indian film industry, including Samantha Ruth Prabhu, Nayanthara, Rashmika Mandanna, and others, have become successful in Bollywood, delivering hit movies. Their strong performances and the success of South films at the box office have also boosted their popularity on social media.
Check out the list below to see the fees these actresses charge for each film as they compete to rule the box office.
Fees Per Film: Rashmika Mandanna to Alia Bhatt
1. Alia Bhatt:
Alia Bhatt is one of Bollywood’s most talented and highest-paid actresses. She reportedly received a salary of approximately Rs 10 – 12 crore for portraying the character ‘Rani’ in the film “Rocky and Rani ki Prem Kahaani,” according to a Financial Express report.
2. Samantha Ruth Prabhu:
Samantha Ruth Prabhu, a prominent actress in Telugu and Tamil cinema, stole our hearts with her stellar performance in the movie Pushpa. She is one of the highest-paid actress of South India. She commands a salary of around six crores per movie, having starred in successful films like “Majili,” “Oh! Baby,” and “Super Deluxe.”
3. Deepika Padukone:
Deepika Padukone, known for her remarkable work in Hollywood and Bollywood, commands a fee of INR 25 to 30 crores per movie. Recent reports suggest that she charged approximately 20 crores for her latest release, “Fighter.”
4. Nayanthara:
Nayanthara, the highest-paid South Indian actress, had a remarkable year in 2023 with stellar performances in films like “Jawan,” “Gold,” “Connect,” “Lady Superstar 75,” and more. She commands a fee of around six crores per project. With over a decade in the industry, Nayanthara has delivered multiple successful movies, including “Aramm,” “Kolamavu Kokila,” and “Viswasam.”
5. Katrina Kaif:
Bollywood star Katrina Kaif, widely admired, demanded a staggering ₹15 crore for her recent film ‘Merry Christmas’ and ₹10 crore for her role in the movie ‘Tiger Zinda Hai 3.’
6. Rashmika Mandanna:
From Pushpa 2 to Animal, Rashmika Mandanna has been ruling the silver screens and our hearts with her performances. She charges about 3-4 crores per movie. Despite her growing popularity, she humbly quoted a fee of INR 4 crores for her role as the leading lady in Animal.
7. Anushka Sharma
Anushka Sharma, a self-made Bollywood actress with humble beginnings, has risen to become one of the industry’s biggest names. Currently involved in her upcoming movie “Chakda Xpress,” Anushka charges approximately 8 to 12 crores per film. Despite reducing the number of movies she takes on annually, she has also established herself as a producer.
8. Kareena Kapoor Khan:
Kareena Kapoor Khan, a prominent Bollywood actress, has been captivating audiences for over two decades. Counted among the elite and wealthiest Indian actresses, she commands a fee of Rs. 10 crore per movie.