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  • Highest Paid Actresses In India

    Deepika Padukone is the highest paid actress in India

    A look at the highest paid actresses in India combining the Hindi, Telugu, and Tamil film industries. Besides films, we have also listed actresses who have been featured in web series and movies on digital OTT platforms.

    Actresses Acting Fees
    Deepika Padukone 20 – 30 crores
    Alia Bhatt 20 -25 crores
    Kangana Ranaut 15 – 20 crores
    Priyanka Chopra 15 – 20 crores
    Katrina Kaif 15 – 20 crores
    Kareena Kapoor Khan 15 – 20 crores
    Kiara Advani 15 – 20 crores
    Samantha Ruth Prabhu 10 – 15 crores
    Anushka Sharma 10 – 15 crores
    Shraddha Kapoor 8 – 10 crores
    Kriti Sanon 8 – 10 crores
    Sai Pallavi 8 – 10 crores
    Disha Patani 8 – 10 crores
    Rashmika Mandanna 4 – 6 crores
    Sara Ali Khan 4 – 6 crores
    Jhanvi Kapoor 4 – 6 crores
    Ananya Pandey 4 – 6 crores

     

    Deepika Padukone

    Deepika Padukone is the highest paid and presently the biggest Indian actress. In 2023, she was featured as the female lead in YRF’s Universe film ‘Pathaan’. She was paired with Shahrukh Khan. Deepika Padukone was paid a whopping 30 crores for her acting fees.

    Alia Bhatt

    After Deepika Padukone, it is Alia Bhatt who is climbing the ladder to emerge as the highest paid and biggest actress in India. For her upcoming films, Alia Bhatt is been paid a whopping 25 crores for her acting fees. She has a couple of big films set to release in 2025 and 2026.

    Kangana Ranaut

    Kangana Ranaut, Katrina Kaif, and Priyanka Chopra are a few of the most popular actresses in India. They are amongst the highest paid actresses in India. They all charge 15 to 20 crores for their acting fees. As of now, Priyanka Chopra has shifted to Hollywood and Kangana Ranaut is no longer interested in films whereas Katrina Kaif is receiving lesser film offers.

    Kareena Kapoor Khan

    Kareena Kapoor Khan is a veteran. She made her film debut in 2000. She generally charges over 15 crores for a film. But for her last and latest film ‘Singham Again’ she received a remuneration of 12 crores.

    Kiara Advani

    Kiara Advani is now challenging Deepika Padukone and Alia Bhatt to become one of the biggest actresses in India. She is set to feature in several big films that are set to release in 2025 and 2026. Kiara Advani’s acting fees rose to 20 crores from 10 crores following her popularity.

    Samantha Ruth Prabhu

    Popular actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu might not be the highest paid actress in films but she is the highest paid actress in OTT. She has featured as the female lead in several critically acclaimed, and blockbuster web series. In 2024, she became the highest paid actress in OTT by receiving a remuneration of over 10 crores for Citadel: Honey Bunny.

    Anushka Sharma

    From 2010 to 2017, Anushka Sharma was the biggest Indian actress. She featured in high grossing films like PK and Sultan. She is amongst the highest paid actresses in India. Anushka Sharma has presently quit acting to focus on her personal life.

    Disha Patani

    Disha Patani is one of the most beautiful actresses in India. Disha Patani is more into brand endorsements than films. She is yet to feature as the leading lady in a big film. She receives offers only for supporting roles or extended guest appearances. She usually charges a remuneration of 10 crores. In 2024 she featured in extended guest appearances in films like Kalki 2898 AD and Kanguva for which she received a remuneration of 5 crores for each film.

    Ananya Pandey, Sara Ali Khan and Jahnvi Kapoor

    Ananya Pandey, Sara Ali Khan, and Jahnvi Kapoor are young, fresh, and inexperienced actresses. They receive a remuneration of 4 to 6 crores per film. Sara Ali Khan and Jahnvi Kapoor are more preferred by filmmakers than Ananya Pandey.

  • Jigra’s Theatrical Deal Will Shock You

    Jigra is a 2024 film starring Alia Bhatt

    Alia Bhatt is the undisputed queen of the Indian Film Industry. She is one of the highest paid actresses in India, one of the most successful film actresses, and one of the most gorgeous actresses in the world. Her last several films have performed exceptionally well at the box office including the female-oriented films where she played the major lead. But, her last film ‘Jigra’ was a box office flop sending shockwaves within the Bollywood industry.

    Jigra is a large scale female-oriented film featuring Alia Bhatt in the lead. The film also stars Vedang Raina and Manoj Pahwa among others. Jigra was one of the most awaited and anticipated films of the year. The film was released globally on 11 October 2024. Despite the stardom of Alia Bhatt, Jigra emerged as a box office flop after receiving mixed to negative reviews.

    Jigra is made on a whopping budget of 100 crores. The film may have flopped at the box office. But, the producer of Jigra, Karan Johar has recovered most of its budget through digital and theatrical rights.

    Jigra’s theatrical rights for the digital platform and Television have been sold for a whopping 90 crores. You heard it right. In one of the largest deals for a female-oriented film. The film will release on Netflix soon. The makers have recovered the budget but it is not a profitable venture.

    Raazi, Gangubai Kathiawadi and Jigra

    Alia Bhatt has led three big banner and high-budget female-oriented films. The three are Raazi (2018), Gangubai Kathiawadi (2022) and Jigra (2024).

    Raazi is a drama film directed by critically acclaimed filmmaker Meghna Gulzar. The film starred Alia Bhatt in the lead with Vicky Kaushal, Rajit Kapur, Jaideep Ahlawat, and Shishir Sharma appearing in supporting roles.

    Raazi was released on 11 May 2018 to widespread critical acclaim and praise for its editing, direction, screenplay, story, and performance by Alia Bhatt. Raazi grossed over 200 crores globally becoming the highest-grossing female-oriented film ever.

    Following the success of Raazi, Alia Bhatt was featured in another female-oriented film. In 2022, Alia Bhatt starred in the biographical drama film Gangubai Kathiawadi.

    Gangubai Kathiawadi earned over 200 crores becoming another highest-grossing female-oriented film for Alia Bhatt. Gangubai Kathiawadi received widespread critical acclaim receiving numerous awards including the National Film Award for Best Actress for Alia Bhatt.

    Unlike Raazi and Gangubai Kathiawadi, Jigra flopped at the box office for which the film director Vasan Bala blamed himself. Jigra was co-produced by Alia Bhatt herself.

    Alia Bhatt will be seen next in the 2025 high budget film ‘Alpha’. It is her fourth female-oriented film. Alpha is a high-budget film and a part of the YRF Universe. The film also stars Sharvari, Anil Kapoor, and Bobby Deol as the main antagonist.

  • Sharvari Already The Next Big Thing In Bollywood

    She featured in the 2024 superhit horror comedy film Munjya

    With just a little bit of experience in Bollywood, new actress Sharvari has been signed by one of the biggest movie production houses in India to feature in one of the biggest movie franchises. Sharvari certainly seems like the next big thing in Bollywood as many big filmmakers are thinking of signing her to feature as the female lead in their next films.

    A little bit about Sharvari

    Born in 1997 in Mumbai. Her father is a renowned builder and her mother is an architect.

    In an interview, the actress revealed that she has been auditioning for movie roles since 2014. Though she served as an assistant director to popular director Luv Ranjan in movies like Pyaar Ka Punchnama 2 and Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety. She also served as an assistant director to legendary filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali in his film Bajirao Mastani.

    Debut as an Actress

    Sharvari finally made her acting debut in 2020 in director Kabir Khan’s directional web series The Forgotten – Azaadi Ke Liye. The show was aired on Prime Video and received positive reviews. Sharvari was featured opposite actor Sunny Kaushal whom she is dating presently. Sunny Kaushal is the younger brother of leading Bollywood actor Vicky Kaushal.

    Sharvari made her film debut with Yash Raj Films, one of the biggest movie production and distribution companies in India. She was featured as one of the leads in the 2021 movie Bunty Aur Babli 2. The film also starred Saif Ali Khan, Rani Mukerji, and Siddhant Chaturvedi. The film underperformed at the box office and received negative reviews. Whereas, Sharvari won the Best Female Debut award at the IFFA Awards and Filmfare Awards 2022.

    Established Actress

    She is just a few years old in Bollywood yet someway Sharvari is one of the leading ladies of Bollywood today. Her last release was a big commercial success whereas her upcoming release in 2025 is one of the biggest films of 2025.

    Sharvari had two major film releases in 2024. Earlier this year, she featured as the female lead in the horror comedy film Munjya. The film also starred Abhay Verma as the male lead along with an ensemble cast of Sathyaraj, Mona Singh, and Suhas Joshi among others.

    Munjya is a horror comedy film directed by Aditya Sarpotdar. The film is produced by Dinesh Vijan and his production house Maddock Films. Munjya is a part and fourth film from the Maddock Supernatural Universe. Maddock Supernatural Universe has delivered iconic horror comedy films like Stree, Bhediya, and the recent epic blockbuster Stree 2.

    Munjya is the dark horse of 2024. The film had limited options. The film featured a new and inexperienced star cast. The film was directed by a debutant director and the film was released on lesser screens in the theatres. Yet, Munjya managed to outperform many big films of 2024 featuring an A-list star cast. Upon its release, Munjya received positive reviews and emerged as a major commercial success by earning over 130 crores globally. The film proved to be a breakthrough for young actors such as Sharvari and Abhay Verma.

    After Munjya, Sharvari featured in one of the leads in the 2024 drama film Vedaa. The film also starred John Abraham and Abhishek Banerjee in the lead. Unlike her last film, Vedaa underperformed at the box office and received mixed reviews. But Sharvari’s performance was highly hailed by critics.

    As of now, Sharvari is shooting for her next big film. In 2025, Sharvari will feature in the film Alpha. Alpha is a 2025 large-scale film starring Alia Bhatt, Sharvari, Anil Kapoor, and Bobby Deol among others. All four actors will join the Yash Raj Films’s YRF Universe.

    YRF Universe is the biggest Hindi film franchise and one of the biggest film franchises in India. The franchise features superstars like Salman Khan, Shahrukh Khan, and Hrithik Roshan in movies such as Pataan, TZH, and W1.

    Alia Bhatt is the first actress who will feature in a female-led YRF film. Sharvari will feature as her junior whereas Anil Kapoor is set to feature as their boss with Bobby Deol as the main antagonist. Alpha is set to release in late 2025 and it will be the seventh film from the YRF Universe. Before Alpha, the audience will get to see W2 which will be released in mid-2025.

    With a film like Alpha, Sharvari will stand tall as one of the leading actresses of Bollywood. According to the reports, she is been considered by many producers to star opposite actors like Kartik Aaryan, Ranveer Singh, Rajkummar Rao, and Ayushmann Khurana in their upcoming films.

  • Alia Bhatt Is Unstoppable

    At present, she is the best actress in India

    Alia Bhatt has signed YRF’s first female stunt film

    After getting criticized for her acting performance in her debut film, who would have thought that the same actress would become one of the best actors in the Indian Film Industry and presently the No.1 Female Actress in India and one of India’s biggest female superstars? That’s Alia Bhatt for you.

    Alia Bhatt is presently one of the highest-paid female actors in India and the most-demanded actress. Every filmmaker wants her in his/her film. The TIME 100 recently mentioned her in the 100 Most Influential People in The World 2024.

    Now after working in the Indian Film Industry for more than a decade, Alia Bhatt has vindicated her position in the industry with quite a few big hits and incredible acting performance. She has an amazing film line-up to follow.

    In 1999 Alia Bhatt made a small appearance as a child role in the 1999 film Sangharsh. She made her acting debut as a lead in Karan Johar’s 2012 directional ‘Student of The Year’. The film also marked the debut of actors Varun Dhawan and Sidharth Malhotra. Student of The Year was a commercial success at the box office and this was the time when Alia Bhatt became popular because of her beauty.

    In 2014 she was signed by Imtiaz Ali for his road drama directional film ‘Highway’. The film also starred Randeep Hooda who kidnaps Alia Bhatt. Though the film underperformed at the box office it is considered as one of the best films of the year. The critics noted Alia Bhatt’s performance and she won the Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role.

    In 2014 Alia Bhatt once again collaborated with her mentor Karan Johar. She had two releases ‘Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania’ and ‘2 States’ under Karan Johar’s production house Dharma Productions. Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania starred her opposite her Student of The Year co-star Varun Dhawan. The film was a commercial success. But 2 States opposite Arjun Kapoor happened to be a blockbuster by collecting over 100 crores at the domestic box office. Later the actress starred in many hit films such as Udta Punjab, Kapoor & Sons, and Dear Zindagi. In 2017 she had a hit film with Varun Dhawan in Badrinath Ki Dulhania, a sequel of Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania.

    In 2018 Alia Bhatt starred as a stunt in Meghna Gulzar’s directional Raazi. Raazi is a stunt drama film.The film is inspired by true stories. Upon its release, Raazi received universal critical acclaim and grossed nearly 200 crores globally making it the highest-grossing Indian film with a female protagonist. The film won several awards. It also starred Vicky Kaushal, Jaideep Ahlawat, and Rajit Kapur among others.

    Alia Bhatt and noted filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali collaborated on a biographical drama film titled ‘Gangubai Kathiawadi’. The film starred Alia Bhatt in the lead with Shantanu Maheshwari, Vijay Raaz, Seema Pahwa, and Jim Sarbh in supporting roles, and Ajay Devgn in a special appearance. Gangubai Kathiawadi met widespread critical acclaim and emerged as a major commercial success. Alia Bhatt was highly praised for her acting performance and she won several awards including the National Film Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role.

    The actress delivered several successful films such as Gangubai Kathiawadi, Rocky Rani Ki Prem Kahani, and RRR. . She also made her Hollywood debut with Gal Gadot and Jamie Dornan in Tom Harper’s directional Heart Of Stone (2023) for Netflix. Though the film met mixed response it was one of the most watched films of 2023 on Netflix with over 110 million views.

    Presently Alia Bhatt has the best film line-up for an Indian Actress.

    Her upcoming release is a film titled ‘Jigra’ that is slated to release on 11 October 2024. Alia Bhatt is also one of the co-producers of the film. Jigra is one of the most awaited films of the year.

    The YRF production recently announced Alia Bhatt as the newest entrant in the YRF Universe. The YRF Universe is a popular film franchise in India and the biggest film franchise in Bollywood. The YRF Universe has produced films such as ETT, TZH, T3, Pathaan, and W1. Presently the YRF has roped in Alia Bhatt for their first ever female stunt film. The film is titled ‘Alpha’ and it also stars Sharvari, Anil Kapoor and Bobby Deol. Alpha is currently under production and is slated to release in 2025.

    Besides Alpha, Alia Bhatt is confirmed to play the female lead in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s next titled ‘L & W’. The film also stars her husband Ranbir Kapoor as one of the male leads and Vicky Kaushal as the second male lead. Ever since the film was announced L & W became one of the most awaited films of 2025 since it stars the real-life husband-wife duo Ranbir and Alia and it is directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali who is considered one of the biggest directors in the country.

    After L & W, Alia Bhatt and her husband Ranbir Kapoor are expected to shoot for the second part of Ayan Mukerji’s Brahmastra.

    A few years ago, Farhan Akhtar announced his most ambitious directional release ‘Jee Le Zara’. Farhan Akhtar is highly known for producing and directing comedy and romantic films on friendship such as Dil Chachta Hai, Dil Dhadkane Do, and Zindagi Na Melengi Dobara. Jee Le Zara is another comedy, romantic, and road trip drama film written by Farhan who is planning this ambitious film with Alia Bhatt, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, and Katrina Kaif as the female leads. Jee Le Zara is a big film for Farhan Akhtar who needs a big star cast, a high budget, and a lot of time to make the film. Earlier the film was put on hold but Farhan Akhtar has revived the project and has expressed his wish to direct the film.