Highest-Paid South Indian Actresses

Some of the country’s treasures may be found in the South Indian film industry. They capture our hearts with their passionate and diverse acting. And the amount of talent they portray on-screen on daily basis just to be the main source of our entertainment is something very appreciable.

Below are some of the highest-paid South Indian actresses:

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1. Kajal Aggarwal – ₹1.5-4 Crores

Kajal Aggarwal started her Hindi cinema debut in 2004 with Kyun! Ho Gaya Na…, but she is most renowned in Telugu and Tamil films. In 2009, she starred in Magadheera, Telugu cinema’s greatest hit of all time considering the other content the industry produces for the audiences. For each film, she charges between Rs. 1.5 and 4 crores.

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2. Rakul Preet Singh – ₹1.5-3 Crores

In 2009, Rakul Preet Singh began her acting career in the Kannada movie named, Gilli. In 2014, she made her debut in Bollywood with the film Yaariyan. Attack, Runway 34, and Doctor G are among her future films. She charges between Rs. 1.5 and 3 crores for each film.

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3. Tamannaah Bhatia – ₹1.5-3 Crores

Tamannaah Bhatia is well known for her roles in Telugu and Tamil films. In 2005, she debuted in the Hindi film Chand Sa Roshan Chehra. She’s also appeared in the television shows November Story and 11th Hour. According to rumors, she charges anywhere between Rs. 1.5 and 3 crores for every film or serial.

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4. Keerthy Suresh – ₹1-3 Crores

Keerthy Suresh is most known for her roles in Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam films. In the early 2000s, she began her acting career as a child actress where she was significantly seen mostly in ads and specific roles in films. With the Malayalam film Geethaanjali, she resumed acting. In 2022, she has numerous films scheduled, including Good Luck Sakhi, Sarkaru Vaari Paata, and Saani Kaayidham. For each film, she charges between Rs. 1 to 3 crores.

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5. Ramya Krishnan – ₹1-2.5 Crores

Ramya Krishnan is most recognized for her part in Baahubali: The Beginning. She has acted in approximately 260 films in Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, and Hindi, in five different languages. She’s also received four Filmfare Awards and a slew of other honors. For each film, she charges between Rs. 1 to 2.5 crores.

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6. Shruti Haasan – ₹1-2.5 Crores

Shruti Haasan is a playback vocalist and an actress. She primarily appears in Telugu, Tamil, and Hindi films. In 2009, she began acting in the Hindi film Luck. She also has a continuing part in the American television series Treadstone. For each film, she charges between Rs. 1 to 2.5 crores.

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7. Rashmika Mandanna – ₹2-2.5 Crores

Rashmika Mandanna is known as National crush of India. She has performed in Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi movies, earning her the title of ‘Pan-India Actress.’ Her most recent film, Pushpa, has also received a lot of praise. She also has two Hindi films in the works for this year: Mission Majnu and Goodbye. She charges between 2 to 2.5 crores for each film.

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8. Samantha Ruth Prabhu – ₹3-8 Crores

Samantha Ruth Prabhu is well known for her involvement in Telugu and Tamil films. The web series Family Man 2 gave her the highest ovation of her movie career so far. Samantha has won four Filmfare awards and is said to demand between Rs. 3 to 8 crores for every film or series.

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9. Anushka Shetty – ₹6 Crores

Anushka Shetty is a South Indian entertainer who is among the top in the profession. She began acting in 2005 and has won numerous prizes, including three Filmfare awards. She is most recognized for her depiction of Devsena, in Baahubali. She is said to be compensated around Rs. 6 crores every film.

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10. Nayanthara – ₹2-7 Crores

Nayanthara performs mostly in the Telugu, Tamil, and Malayalam film industries. She was also the only South Indian actress to make Forbes India’s Celebrity 100 list for 2018. Nayanthara demands between Rs. 2 to 7 crores for each film.

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11. Taapsee Pannu – ₹3-5 Crores

Taapsee Pannu made her acting debut in the Telugu film Jhummandi Naadam in 2010.Taapsee has worked in some of the prominent Bollywood films like Pink, Thappad, etc. She’s also the recipient of two Filmfare awards. Taapsee Pannu charges between Rs. 3 to 5 crores for each film.

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