Tamil cinema is known for its eccentric action films and high plot stories. Not only that, some of the biggest names in the South Indian film industry also hail from Tamil cinema. From Rajinikanth to Thalapathy Vijay, many names have hit the mark and risen to the top over the years. Here is the list of highest paid actors in Tamil industry.
Dhanush
Dhanush is another popular and popular Tamil actor who has worked in many films over the years. He made his debut in 2002 and since then he has worked as an actor, producer, director and composer. His net worth, according to a report by Financial Express, is 230 million euros. Also, his monthly income is 3 million. As for the fee per film, the standard rate is 20 million to 35 million for each role he takes up.
Ajith Kumar
Ajith Kumar is another legendary Tamil actor who has been working in the film industry for decades. According to ABP Live, the actor has a net worth of Rs 350 crore and is currently one of the highest paid Tamil actors in the industry. The south superstar is reported to be charging around 105-120 crores per film. His films are huge box office earners and he is known for many big budget projects including ‘Vidaamuyarchi’ and ‘Good Bad Ugly’.‘
Kamal Haasan
Kamal Haasan is a legendary actor, producer, director and screenwriter, and while he works primarily in Tamil cinema, he has also dabbled in Telugu, Malayalam and Hindi cinema. CA Knowledge reports that the actor’s net worth is 388 crores, and his annual salary is around 46 crores. He also hosted “Bigg Boss Tamil” regularly, for which he was paid a salary of Rs 20 lakh per day. He started his career as a child artist in 1960 and has since become one of the most iconic stars of Indian cinema.
Rajinikanth
Rajinikanth is known worldwide for being one of the country’s iconic and highest paid actors. He has been working in the industry for many years and has built up a large following. He has more than 170 films and currently has a net worth of Rs 430 crore, according to a report in Indian Express. He also charges a lot per film, fees ranging from 125 crores to 270 crores per film.
Thalapathy Vijay
Thalapathy Vijay is one of the most popular Tamil actors in the South Indian industry. He has been active since 1984 and has worked in over 200 films over the years. As reported by Moneycontrol, the actor has a net worth of 600 million euros, making him one of the richest and highest paid actors. Filmibeat also reported that it charges around 200-250 crores per film. DISCLAIMER: The figures presented in this article are derived from various public sources and are considered approximate unless explicitly stated. We may include direct contributions from celebrities or their teams when available. We are open for inquiries at toentertainment@timesinternet.in.
