Pushpa 2: The Rise has shattered box office records, grossing an impressive ₹1000 crore worldwide.
Allu Arjun's stardom has reached unprecedented heights, with reports suggesting he could earn a staggering ₹235 crore from the film.
However, despite this monumental success, he isn’t India’s highest-paid actor, which might come as a surprise to many.
According to The Hollywood Reporter India, Shah Rukh Khan remains at the top of the list of India’s highest-paid actors, even as Allu Arjun’s recent triumph propels him into the elite league.
Shah Rukh, currently enjoying a remarkable resurgence in his career, secured the top spot thanks to his massive earnings from Pathaan.
The report revealed that SRK earned over ₹350 crore from his 55% profit share in Pathaan, making him the highest-paid actor in India.
He might have earned even more from Jawan, but as the film's producer, he waived his acting fee. Despite his record-breaking year, SRK has no film releases planned for 2024.
The article also detailed the earnings of other major Indian stars.
Salman Khan reportedly earns around ₹200 crore through satellite and digital rights. Aamir Khan takes a 60% profit share, while Hrithik Roshan earns over ₹100 crore per film. Akshay Kumar, Ajay Devgn, and Ranbir Kapoor command fees of ₹70-80 crore per project.
In South India, actors like Rajinikanth, Vijay, Prabhas, and Ram Charan also earn over ₹100 crore per film.
Among them, Prabhas and Vijay are reported to earn upwards of ₹200 crore, solidifying their status as top earners in the Indian film industry.
