He is one of Asia’s biggest movie stars and certainly one of the biggest superstars of India.
Besides being an actor, Salman Khan is a producer and a businessman as well. He runs the renowned production company Salman Khan Films and he is head of his celebrated clothing brand Being Human. The Being Human has many outlets in many Indian cities and foreign cities and is an online shopping store as well. He has his money invested in many brands, companies, and startups.
Salman Khan is one of the highest-paid actors in India. He charges anywhere near 100-110 crore per film and 10-15 crore for TV / online ads. He is also the highest-paid TV show host in India. Salman Khan has hosted more than ten seasons of Indian reality TV Show Bigg Boss. The actor charges nearly 100 crores for Bigg Boss. The actor lives in a small 2-bedroom kitchen flat in Bandra, Mumbai. He owns several properties in the posh localities of Mumbai. According to the sources, Salman Khan has an under-construction property in a posh locality of Mumbai where he is planning to launch his 5-star hotel. He also owns a 150-acre farmhouse in Panvel in the outskirts of Mumbai where he often hosts his birthday party and other ceremonies.
Salman Khan has a net worth of a staggering 2900+ crores.
Salman Khan has produced quite a few successful films such as Chillar Party, Bajrangi Bhaijaan, and Bharat. His 2011 drama comedy film ‘Chillar Party’ won the National Film Award for Best Children’s Movie along with Best Child Artist and Best Screenplay. His 2015 produced drama film ‘Bajrangi Bhaijaan’ won the National Film Award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment. Bajrangi Bhaijaan is amongst India’s finest drama comedy films and certainly one of the best films ever made. Besides it is one of the highest-grossing Indian films and the highest-grossing film of 2015.
Salman Khan has also produced the comedy TV Show ‘The Kapil Sharma Show’ starring popular comedian Kapil Sharma, Krushna Abhishek, Kiku Sharda, and Sumona Chakravarti among others. Salman Khan’s production company has produced more than 300 episodes of The Kapil Sharma Show. Salman Khan charges anywhere near 5 to 6 crores for dance performance at any award show and nearly 15 to 20 crores to host the award show.
Salman Khan is presently shooting for his upcoming high-octane action film titled Sikander. Salman Khan’s last few films such as Tiger 3, Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan, and Dabangg 3 have underperformed at the box office. Despite the setback, he is paid more than 100 crores for Sikander since he has a massive fan following in India and he can certainly deliver a big blockbuster in no time. The film is scheduled to release in EID 2025 with a starring cast of Salman Khan, Rashmika Mandanna, Suniel Shetty, Sathyaraj, Prateek Babbar, Nawab Shah, and Chaitanya Choudhary among others. The film is produced by noted producer Sajid Nadiadwala and directed by popular South Indian director A R Murugadoss.
Salman Khan and Karan Johar, one of India’s biggest movie producers, are expected to announce their collaboration by the end of the year. Karan Johar is planning a high-octane action thriller film with Salman Khan in the lead. The film is titled ‘The Bull’ and it is based on a real-life military operation performed by the Indian Army. The film will be directed by Shershaah fame director Vishnu Vardhan. Though the film is not officially announced yet. But the rumors seem to be true as both Salman Khan and director Vishnu Vardhan have spoken about the film. Whereas Karan Johar has denied it. Karan Johar seems to be waiting for the right time to announce his biggest film to date. Salman Khan can co-produce the film as well and he might earn over 120 crores for his acting work in The Bull.
Salman Khan will soon return to host the upcoming season of Bigg Boss 2024. Besides he has quite an astonishing film lineup to follow. He has signed several big films with various big directors in India. In no time his net worth can and certainly will reach 4000 crores from 3000 crores making him one of the richest movie personalities in India. The actor also charges 2 to 3 crores for per social media post on Instagram, Facebook, and X (previously known as Twitter). He owns several businesses which are handled by his family members and childhood friends.
If his upcoming films ‘Sikander’ and ‘The Bull’ manage to perform extraordinarily well at the box office, Salman Khan might surge his acting fees from 100 to 120 crores to 150 to 160 crores. After ‘Sikander’ and ‘The Bull’, Salman has four massive films planned, Kick 2, Bajrangi Bhaijaan 2, Atlee’s film, and Tiger vs Pathaan. All the films are certified ‘All-time blockbusters’ for which Salman might take at least 150 crores home.
Besides Salman Khan, Shahrukh Khan, Prabhas, Mahesh Babu, Allu Arjun, Ram Charan, and Jr Ntr are among the highest-paid actors in India. All of them are paid somewhere near 100-150 crores per film, especially Prabhas who might even earn more than 200 crores per film for his acting work. Prabhas’s films are released in the Pan India scheme. His last and recent release ‘Kalki 2898 AD’ has grossed over 1100 crores at the global box office earning more than 300 crores in Hindi nearly 400 crores in Telugu and 100 crores in Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam. Prabhas is the only Indian actor that can achieve big business in all parts of India. His films are certified to perform well in every state. That is why producers are never in unease on paying a hefty amount to him. Post Baahubali, he has become India’s most-loved movie star with an enormous fan following in every city in every state of India. He enjoys a large fan following in foreign countries as well where millions of Indians are residing.
Presently, Shahrukh Khan is the richest actor in India with a net worth of 6500+ crores. He owns numerous businesses.