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.