Bollywood is known for its extravagance and sometimes, a little too much of it. But this is also one of the most lucrative film industries in the world right now. Most Bollywood actors make a decent amount of money per film, but there are some who charge more than others. Here’s how much money has been charged by the highest-paid Bollywood actor per film:
Amitabh Bachchan – 23 crores per film
Simply known as ‘Mr India’, Amitabh Bachchan is the highest-paid Bollywood actor of all time. Bachchan has made over 705 films in his career, and has also acted in a number of Hollywood films. He is the only actor to have won 6 Filmfare Best Actor Awards and 2 National Film Awards. In 2015, he was listed as the “most expensive actor of all time” by Forbes. Bachchan’s highest earning film was ‘KhubsooratKAone’ which earned him Rs 22 crore. His next highest earning film was ‘Golmaal Again’ which earned him Rs 17 crore. His earnings have also been consistently high over the course of his career.
Salman Khan – 15 crores per film
Salman Khan is the only actor to have been listed among the top 10 highest-paid celebrities by the Guinness World Records. He is the highest-paid Indian actor of all time and has the highest-grossing film among all Bollywood actors. ‘Dabangg’ is the only film to have crossed the Rs 1,000 crore mark. His next film ‘Sultan’ earned him Rs 375 crore worldwide, which makes him the highest-grossing actor in Hindi films. He is one of the most versatile actors in Hindi films, as he has appeared in films with action, comedy and social themes. His highest earning film was ‘Ek Tha Tiger’ which earned him Rs 145 crores. His next earning film was ‘Sultan’ which earned him Rs 115 crores. He also topped the earning charts for the year 2015 with ‘Sultan’ grossing Rs. 115 crores at the box office.
Shah Rukh Khan – 12 crores per film
Shah Rukh Khan is the only actor to have been listed among the top 10 highest-paid celebrities by the Guinness World Records. He is the highest-paid Indian actor of all time and has the highest-grossing film among all Bollywood actors. ‘Raees’ has grossed Rs 590 crore at the box office, making it the highest-earning non-English film ever. He is one of the most versatile actors in Hindi films, as he has appeared in films with action, comedy and social themes. His highest earning film was ‘Dilwale’ which earned him Rs 213 crores. His next earning film was ‘Raees’ which earned him Rs 200 crores. He also topped the earning charts for the year 2015 with ‘Raees’ grossing Rs 213 crores at the box office.
Akshay Kumar – 11 crores per film
Akshay Kumar is the only actor to have been listed among the top 10 highest-paid celebrities by the Guinness World Records. He is the highest-grossing actor in Bollywood and has the highest-grossing film among all Bollywood actors. Akshay Kumar has appeared in over 100 films in his career, which is the most of any Bollywood actor. His next-highest earning film was ‘Rustom’ which earned him Rs 38 crores. He also topped the earning charts for the year 2015 with ‘Rustom’ grossing Rs 38 crores at the box office. His highest earning film was ‘Singh Is Bliing’ which earned him Rs 25 crores. His next earning film was ‘Rustom’ which earned him Rs 38 crores. He also topped the earning charts for the year 2015 with ‘Rustom’ grossing Rs 38 crores at the box office.
Ranbir Kapoor – 5.5 crore per film
Ranbir Kapoor is the highest-paid Bollywood actor who has appeared in only a few films. He is known for his roles in the films ‘Barfi!’ and ‘Besharam’. Ranbir Kapoor was just 8 years old when he made his screen debut in ‘Mausam’. His next film ‘Barfi!’ was released when he was just 16 years old. He then went on to appear in many successful films like ‘Neerja’ and ‘Rockstar’ making him one of the most versatile actors in Bollywood. His highest-earning film was ‘Neerja’ which earned him Rs 5.50 crores. His next earning film was ‘Barfi!’ which earned him Rs 2.50 crores. He also topped the earning charts for the year 2015 with ‘Neerja’ grossing Rs 5.50 crores at the box office.
Hrithik Roshan – 8.5 crores per film
Hrithik Roshan is one of the few active actors in the industry. He has a very loyal fan base, which is largely attributed to his good looks and charm. Hrithik Roshan has appeared in many commercially successful films, including ‘Krrish 3’, ‘Sanju’ and ‘Mohenjo Daro’. His next-highest earning film was ‘Krrish 3’ which earned him Rs 125 crores. He also topped the earning charts for the year 2015 with ‘Krrish 3’ grossing Rs 125 crores at the box office. His highest earning film was ‘Mohenjo Daro’ which earned him Rs 7.50 crores. His next earning film was ‘Krrish 3’ which earned him Rs 125 crores. He also topped the earning charts for the year 2015 with ‘Krrish 3’ grossing Rs 125 crores at the box office.
Deepika Padukone – 3 crore per film
Deepika Padukone is the only actress to have been listed among the top 10 highest-paid celebrities by the Guinness World Records. She is known for her role in the films ‘Her’, ‘Bang Bang’ and ‘ Piku’. She was only 18 years old when she made her screen debut in ‘Calendar Girls’. Her next film ‘Her’ was one of the most expensive films produced in Hollywood. It was also the highest-grossing movie of 2015. ‘Her’ made Deepika Padukone the highest-paid actress in Bollywood. Her next earning film is ‘Baahubali 2: The Conclusion’ which is expected to be a blockbuster and make her a rich woman. Her earnings from ‘Her’ and ‘Baahubali 2: The Conclusion’ will make her the highest-paid actress across the globe.
A list of Bollywood actors you should know
If you want to become a successful Bollywood actor, you should learn about the most successful ones first. Some of these are the most popular Bollywood actors today. A list of Bollywood actors you should know will include: – Shahrukh Khan – He is one of the most successful and popular Bollywood actors in the world. He has appeared in over 350 films in his career and is one of the highest-paid actors in the world. He is known for his diverse roles and is often called the “King of Comedy”. – Salman Khan – He is the only Bollywood actor to have been listed among the top 10 highest-paid celebrities by the Guinness World Records. He is the highest-paid Indian actor of all time and has the highest-grossing film among all Bollywood actors. He has appeared in over 200 films in his career and is one of the most versatile actors in Bollywood – Akshay Kumar – He is the only
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