Pushpa 2: The Rise,” directed by Sukumar, is smashing box office records everywhere. It just hit ₹1000 crore in earnings worldwide, making it the fastest Indian film to do so! This success has boosted the fame of its star, Allu Arjun, along with making him a lot of money. Reports say he might earn around ₹300 crore from this film, including his salary and a share of the profits. However, surprisingly, he is not the highest-paid actor in India!
Shah Rukh Khan Takes the Lead
So, who is at the top? It’s none other than the superstar Shah Rukh Khan! He has had an amazing year with his films. According to The Hollywood Reporter India, Shah Rukh earned over ₹350 crore from “Pathaan” because he took 55% of the profits. He might have made even more from another big hit, “Jawan,” since he was the producer and got paid as such. Interestingly, he has no films releasing in 2024, giving him a break after such a busy year.
Other Big Earners in Indian Cinema
The report also talked about how other famous actors earn money. Salman Khan makes around ₹200 crore by sharing in the satellite and digital rights of his films. Aamir Khan earns about 60% of the profits from his movies. Hrithik Roshan is another big star, making over ₹100 crore per film. Meanwhile, Akshay Kumar, Ajay Devgn, and Ranbir Kapoor earn between ₹70-80 crore. In South Indian cinema, superstars like Rajinikanth, Vijay, Prabhas, and Ram Charan also make more than ₹100 crore per film, with Rajinikanth and Vijay earning around ₹200 crore recently!