- By Ridam Sharma
- Wed, 16 Apr 2025 06:43 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Top 10 Richest Indian Comedians: The Indian comedy market has been on a significant rise for the past decades, especially after the rise of open-mike comedians, who made athe udience laugh uncontrollably through digital mediums. From their blockbuster live shows, movie gimmicks and social media existence to thousands of fans supporting them and big brand endorsements, these comedy stars have built strong financial portfolios for themselves. Now, let’s take a look at the list of the top 10 richest Indian comedian along with their massive net worths and careers.
List Of Top 10 Richest Comedians In India As Of 2025:
Who Is The Richest Comedian In India?
Brahmanandam is the richest comedian in India and has a whopping net worth of Rs 500 crore, as per reports. The undisputed King of Comedy of South Indian cinema has a Guinness World Record in his name for working in more than 1,100 films. The comedy actor has worked for more than four decades now. Brahmanandam is also the Padma Shri awardee and truly rules Telugu cinema with his punch lines and hilarious acting talent. The phenomenal star charges Rs 12 crore per film.
2. Kapil Sharma
A household name and the household show, The Kapil Sharma Show, has truly taken TV comedy to greater heights. His enormous net worth of Rs 300 comes from standup, film (Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon), a talk show on Netflix and international tours.
Johnny Lever
The veteran comedian has been shining in Bollywood since the 1980s. The talented actor has starred in slapstick roles in blockbuster films like Baazigar, Dulhe Raja and many more. Reportedly, Johnny Lever’s staggering net worth is around Rs 80 crore.
Vir Das
The Indian standup comedian has become a global phenomenon in recent years. He has worked on Netflix specials on Vir Das: Landing, and also in Bollywood films. He also does International tours and has a successful comedy career. The comedy stand-up artist has an impressive net worth of Rs 82 crores, as per reports.
Rajpal Yadav
The character artist is widely acclaimed for his stunning performances in Bhool Bhulaiyaa and Chup Chup Ke. His OTT comeback and social media following support a net worth of Rs 80 crore.
Ali Asgar
The television comedy actor has made a name for himself with a successful career spanning from Jeannie Aur Juju to Dadi in The Kapil Sharma Show. His reported net worth of Rs 34 crore, thanks to his phenomenal comedy talent and skilful acting.
Kiku Sharda
Kiku Sharda rose to fame after he collaborated with the Kapil Sharma Show. However, the veteran television artist has worked in diverse shows and has always proven his talent as an artist. The actor's net worth is around Rs 33 crore.
Krushna Abhishek
A multitasking actor is widely loved for his mimicry talent and dance-comedy genre. His recent screen presence in Laughter Chefs – Unlimited Entertainment was truly successful. His net worth is around Rs 30 crore, reportedly.
Zakir Khan
The storyteller standup artist has worked with Amazon Specials (Haq Se Single) and many other stand-ups that have truly made him a self-made artist. Additionally, his legendary Sakht Launda skit gained him widespread recognition on the internet. He enjoys a reported net worth of Rs 25 crore.
Anubhav Singh Bassi
The rising stand-up comedian got Instagram famous in the last few years, which landed him big brand endorsements and a role in a Bollywood film, co-starring Ranbir Kapoor and Shraddha Kapoor in Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar (2023). His shows Humorously Yours (2016) and Bas Kar Bassi (2023) are also some of the major highlights of his successful career.