A leading national media outlet has released an interesting list of the highest-paid actresses in South Indian cinema, and as expected, Nayanthara continues to reign at the top. But what surprised many is the name that follows her — Sai Pallavi.
Yes, Sai Pallavi has reportedly secured the second spot among the highest-paid South Indian heroines.
According to reports, she is being paid a massive ₹20 crore for her role across the two parts of Ramayana.
For her upcoming projects, she is said to be demanding around ₹13 crore per film — a figure that firmly places her among the industry’s elite.
In third place stands Tamannaah Bhatia, who reportedly earns ₹10 crore per film. Notably, the list did not include Kiara Advani, Janhvi Kapoor, Deepika Padukone, or Alia Bhatt, as they were categorized under North Indian actresses.
Meanwhile, Nayanthara remains the undisputed queen of South cinema, reportedly charging around ₹15 crore per film. She was paid ₹10 crore for Jawan, and astonishingly, ₹25 crore for her Netflix documentary.
When it comes to remuneration flexibility, Rashmika Mandanna seems to stand out. She reportedly charged ₹10 crore for Pushpa 2, only ₹4 crore for Chhaava, and a whopping ₹13 crore for Sikandar.
With Sai Pallavi’s soaring demand and box-office credibility, it’s becoming clear — after Nayanthara, the throne in South Indian cinema might just belong to her!
