Bollywood is a whole another dream world for every aspiring actor out there. It is a great opportunity for all the people who want a career in acting as it is one of the most prominent film industries in the world. It gives a great exposure as well as a great pay for a better living! 2019 saw the highest growth rate of the film industry in India in terms of value and was anticipated to rise further.
The upward trend was reflected in the sales of movie tickets, with an increase in the occupancy of cinemas in the same year! This boost in revenue led to a significant increase in capital into movie productions. Ultimately, the movies began to have enormous budgets in Bollywood. Bigger budgets also meant that Indian movie actors made the list of best-paid celebrities across the country in recent years.
Who is Highest Paid Actor in India?
As of 2020, it has been found that Akshay Kumar is the highest-paid actor in the Bollywood.
He has also been listed in the top 10 highest-paid actors of 2020 in the Forbes magazine.
He is one of the most popular Bollywood actors and is known for his amazing acting. He has done a lot of movies that hit the blockbuster charts. He successfully became a superstar in the journey of his career.
It has been estimated that Akshay Kumar earns about 128 crores per film. His upcoming films include Bachchan Pandey (with Kriti Sanon), Atrangi Re (with Sara Ali Khan), Bell Bottom (with Vaani Kapoor), and Prithviraj (with Manushi Chillar) amongst others. In the Forbes magazine, his total earnings are estimated to be $48 million. Akshay is placed at the 6th place in the list which is topped by Hollywood wrestler-turned-movie star, popularly known as Dwayne Johnson (The Rock).
Bollywood Actors Payment Per Movie
Bollywood actors earn good amounts per movie. A lot of Bollywood actors get highly paid per movie. Akshay Kumar is at the top of the highest-paid actors, here are some other actors among the list.
- Salman Khan (105 crores per film)- Salman Khan, the bachelor of Bollywood is an amazing actor who has done an uncountable number of films for Bollywood. He is one of the most respected and loved actors of Bollywood. He has dominated the film business for over three decades and continues to deliver amazing success.
- Shah Rukh Khan (88 Crores per film)- Popularly known as the KING KHAN of the Indian film industry, Shah Rukh Khan has really been the king of the Bollywood since forever. His acting has been appreciated all over the world. His acting career is on the high graph for a long time and he hits the Bollywood with amazing blockbusters every time. His upcoming film appearance will be as a cameo in Brahmastra (starring Amitabh Bachchan and Ranbir Kapoor).
- Aamir Khan (74 Crores per film)- Amir Khan is known to be the most versatile actor in Bollywood. He nails whatever role he gets in whatever movie and makes it a hit effortlessly! He is a perfectionist who never misses a mark to deliver a spectacular film experience.
There are other amazing actors such as Hritik Roshan, Ajay Devgn, Ranveer Singh, Ranbir Kapoor, John Abraham, and Varun Dhawan, who also made their place in the list of highest-paid actors in India.
Who is the Highest Paid TV Actor in India?
The ‘Chotta Parda’ stars, that are the TV stars of the Indian Industry are no less. The Indian dramas, serials, and reality shows are also loved across the country. Tremendous actors make their first move as Tv actors and start their journey.
The highest-paid TV Actor of 2020 is Kapil Sharma. He is a standup comedian who also has his own show named ‘The Kapil Sharma Show’ which is a reality star talk show. Kapil is not just famous in India but is also known in a lot of other parts of the world. Kapil Sharma charges 60-80 Lakhs per episode. He has been winning the hearts of the people for a while now. He also starred in a movie named ‘Kis Kis Ko Pyaar Karun’ which turned out to be a hit!
Some of the other Tv actors who come in the highest-paid category are Sunil Grover, Ram Kapoor, Ronit Roy, Karan Patel, and a lot of other amazing actors.
Who is the World’s Richest Actor?
World’s richest actor is Jamie Gertz ($3 Billion). She is an American actress and producer from Illinois. The actress is also a philanthropist and sports team owner. She starred in and produced some pretty amazing movies like Twister (1996), The Lost Boys (1987), Still Standing (2002-2006), and Sixteen Candles (1984). She is also married to an LA-based billionaire, Tony Ressler which also contributes a lot to her net worth.