- By Ridam Sharma
- Wed, 05 Feb 2025 02:53 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
10 Highest Paid South Indian Actresses: Over the years, we have seen the prominent rise of South cinema in the entertainment landscape. Now South stars are known in every household across the nation, especially South beauties. From natural beauty Sai Pallavi to absolutely gorgeous Nayanthara and Anushka Shetty, actresses are stealing hearts, making headlines and building fortunes. With millions of fans supporting them, brand endorsements and their collaboration with Bollywood, they are incredibly famous all over India.
Take a look at the list of ten highest-paid South Indian actresses.
| South Indian Actress | Net Worth | Salary Per Film |
| 1. Sai Pallavi | Rs 47 crore | Rs 3 cr to 15 cr |
| 2. Nayanthara | Rs 200 crore | Rs 3 cr to 12 cr |
| 3. Anushka Shetty | Rs 130 crores | Rs 5 cr to 7 cr |
| 4. Rashmika Mandanna | Rs 66 crores | Rs 4 cr to 8 cr |
| 5. Samantha Ruth Prabhu | Rs 100 crore | Rs 3 cr to 8 cr |
| 6. Pooja Hegde | Rs 55-60 crore | Rs 2.5 cr to 7 cr |
| 7. Trisha Krishnan | Rs 85 crore | Rs 2 cr to 7 cr |
| 8. Mrunal Thakur | Rs 33 crore | Rs 3 cr to 5 cr |
| 9. Tamannaah Bhatia | Rs 120 crore | Rs 1.5 cr to 5 cr |
| 10. Keerthy Suresh | Rs 41 crore | Rs 2 cr to 4 cr |
Sai Pallavi
The South actress has made headlines for her natural beauty, selective approach to endorsements and mindful healthy lifestyle. She has given blockbuster hit films in Telugu, Malayalam, and Tamil cinema. She charges a whopping amount of Rs 3 cr to 15 cr per movie which makes her the highest-paid South actress as per the IMDb website.
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Nayanthara
Popularly known as the ‘Lady Superstar’ in Tollywood, Nayanthara is the only South Indian actress who has been featured in the Forbes India "Celebrity 100" list of 2018. The timeless fashionista enjoys an impressive net worth of Rs 200 crore and charges 3 cr to 12 cr per film.
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Anushka Shetty
The timeless beauty of South cinema, Anushka Shetty has a net worth of Rs 130 crores with an annual income of Rs 12 crore and charges Rs 5-7 crores per movie. Her role in the all-time hit film “Bahubali” helped her gain nationwide acclaim.
Rashmika Mandanna
After her appearance in the Hindi film ‘Animal’, Rashmika’s career catapulted to newer heights, making her one of the highest-paid South actresses in India. The absolute diva reportedly earns Rs 4-8 crore per movie.
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Samantha Ruth Prabhu
Samantha Ruth Prabhu is loved for her versatile acting skills and outstanding screen presence. With a net worth of around Rs 100 crore, she charges between Rs 3 to Rs 8 crore per film. Her recent film ‘Citadel Honey Bunny’ with Bollywood star Varun Dhawan took the internet by storm.
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Pooja Hegde
With a career spanning over a decade, the Tollywood fashionista- Pooja Hegde has established herself in Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi films. Her net worth is estimated at Rs 55-60 crore, all thanks to her acting career and various brand endorsements. She earns Rs 2.5-7 crore per movie.
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Trisha Krishnan
An ageless beauty and a compelling actress, Trisha Krishnan has been a consistent performer in the South film industry. According to the GQ India website, the diva has an estimated net worth of Rs 85 crore and has a salary of 2-7 cr per film. Additionally, the actress is one of the most respected and sought-after actresses in South cinema.
Mrunal Thakur
Mrunal Thakur has made a place of herself in the entertainment industry with her phenomenal performance in her chart-topper movie “Sita Ramam”. With a net worth of Rs 33 crore and a salary of 3-5 crore per film, she is shining as a talented, self-made new-age actress in both Tollywood and Bollywood.
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Tamannaah Bhatia
One of the most stunning actresses of South Cinema Tamannaah Bhatia manages to always make a buzz on the internet with her trendy wardrobe, sassy dance numbers, love life with co-actor Vijaya Verma and astonishing acting talent. She earns Rs 1.5-5 crore per film.
Keerthy Suresh
The talented and famous South actress recently made her successful Bollywood Debut with the film ‘BabyJohn’. As per KoiMoi, the actress’s approximate net worth is around Rs 41 crore and her salary per movie is Rs 2-4 crore, which majorly comes from her acting career and brand endorsements.
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