List Of Top 10 Richest And Leading South Indian Actresses And Their Net Worth: Nayanthara, Anushka Shetty, Rashmika Mandanna And Others

Top 10 Richest South Indian Actresses: Actresses from South Indian cinema are among the country's most talented and well-paid artists. Through their outstanding performances, these actresses have captured the hearts of millions of people and amassed a substantial fortune through movies, brand endorsements, and businesses. Popularly referred to as the "Lady Superstar," Nayanthara is at the top of the list, followed by Anushka Shetty, who is well-known for her strong roles.

The younger generation, including Rashmika Mandanna, Pooja Hegde, Sai Pallavi and Keerthy Suresh, has also risen to fame with back-to-back hits. TV actress Mrunal Thakur has also made a successful entry into South Indian films. These actresses not only rule the box office but also charge impressive fees per film, making them some of the richest celebrities in Indian cinema. Here’s a look at their net worth and achievements.

Richest South Indian Actresses, Their Debut And Famous Film- How Much they charge for one film? 

Here is a list of the top 10 richest and leading South Indian actresses, along with details about their debut films, notable works, recent projects, and their approximate earnings per film:

1. Nayanthara – Net Worth: ₹200 Crore

Nayanthara made her acting debut in the 2003 Malayalam film Manassinakkare. She gained widespread recognition for her roles in films like Raja Rani and Aramm. Her recent work includes Netrikann (2021). Nayanthara is among the highest-paid actresses in South India, reportedly earning between ₹3 to ₹12 crore per film.

 

 

 

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2. Anushka Shetty – Net Worth: ₹130 Crore

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Anushka Shetty debuted in the 2005 Telugu film Super. She is best known for her performance in Baahubali: The Beginning (2015) and its sequel. Her latest film is Nishabdham (2020). Anushka's remuneration per movie ranges from ₹5 to ₹7 crore.

3. Tamannaah Bhatia – Net Worth: ₹120 Crore

Tamannaah's acting career began with the 2005 Hindi film Chand Sa Roshan Chehra, and her South Indian debut was in the same year with the Telugu film Sri. She gained fame for her roles in Baahubali: The Beginning and Baahubali: The Conclusion. Her recent project is Seetimaarr (2021). Tamannaah's earnings per film are approximately ₹1.5 to ₹5 crore.

 

 

 

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4. Samantha Ruth Prabhu – Net Worth: ₹100 Crore

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Samantha made her debut in the 2010 Telugu film Ye Maaya Chesave. She is acclaimed for her performances in Eega and Theri. Her latest film is Shaakuntalam (2023). Samantha's remuneration per film is around ₹3 to ₹8 crore.

5. Trisha Krishnan – Net Worth: ₹85 Crore

Trisha's first film was the 1999 Tamil movie Jodi, where she had a supporting role, but her lead debut was in Mounam Pesiyadhe (2002). She is well-known for her roles in 96 and Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa. Her recent film is Ponniyin Selvan: II (2023). Trisha charges approximately ₹2 to ₹7 crore per film.

 

 

 

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6. Rashmika Mandanna – Net Worth: ₹66 Crore

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Rashmika debuted in the 2016 Kannada film Kirik Party. She gained popularity with films like Geetha Govindam and Dear Comrade. Her recent work includes the Hindi film Animal (2023). Rashmika's remuneration per movie ranges from ₹4 to ₹10 crore.

7. Pooja Hegde – Net Worth: ₹55-60 Crore

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Pooja's acting debut was in the 2012 Tamil film Mugamoodi. She is known for her roles in Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo and Maharshi. Her latest film is Radhe Shyam (2022) and Salman Khan starrer Kisi ka Bhai Kisi ki Jaan (2023). Pooja charges around ₹2.5 to ₹7 crore per film.

8. Sai Pallavi – Net Worth: ₹47 Crore

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Sai Pallavi made her debut with the 2015 Malayalam film Premam. She is acclaimed for her performances in Fidaa and Maari 2. Her recent film is Gargi (2022). She is also going to be seen in Ranbir Kapoor starring film Ramayana as Mata Sita. Sai Pallavi's earnings per film are approximately ₹3 to ₹15 crore.

9. Keerthy Suresh – Net Worth: ₹41 Crore

Keerthy's debut was in the 2013 Malayalam film Geethaanjali. She gained fame for her role in Mahanati, a biopic of actress Savitri. Her latest film is Sarkaru Vaari Paata (2022). Keerthy charges around ₹2 to ₹4 crore per film.

 

 

 

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10. Mrunal Thakur – Net Worth: ₹33 Crore

Mrunal started her acting career with television in Kumkum Bhagya and made her film debut in the Marathi movie Vitti Dandu (2014). She is known for her roles in Super 30 and Batla House. Her recent South Indian film is Sita Ramam (2022). Mrunal's remuneration per film varies, with reports suggesting around ₹3 to 5crore.

 

 

 

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