Highest-paid south actresses: From Nayanthara to Rashmika Mandanna
South Indian actresses are making waves with their massive paychecks, thanks to their immense popularity and box-office pull. Here’s a look at the highest-paid South actresses and their recent earnings:
Nayanthara: Nayanthara is one of the most bankable actresses in South Indian cinema, known for her powerful performances. She made her Bollywood debut with Jawan, for which she charged Rs 10 crore. Additionally, she sold the rights of her wedding documentary to Netflix for a massive Rs 25 crore.
Sai Pallavi is loved for her natural acting and graceful dance moves. She was paid Rs 5 crore for her recent film Thandel and is reportedly charging Rs 18-20 crore for her role as Sita in Ramayana, making her one of the highest-paid actresses today.
Trisha Krishnan has been a leading actress for over two decades. After her stellar comeback in Ponniyin Selvan, she continues to demand high salaries. She earns between Rs 10-12 crore per film and was paid Rs 12 crore for her upcoming movie Vishwambhara.
Rashmika Mandanna’s career is on a meteoric rise with major hits across multiple languages. She charged Rs 10 crore for Pushpa 2 and earned Rs 4 crore each for Chhaava and Sikandar, where she stars alongside Salman Khan.
Samantha Ruth Prabhu is one of the most versatile and talented actresses in South Indian cinema. Known for her exceptional performances in films like Majili and Yashoda, she charges ?8-10 crore per film. She was also paid Rs 8 crore for her role in Citadel: Honey Bunny, the Indian spin-off of the global series Citadel.
