Nayanthara to Rashmika Mandanna: Top 10 South Indian actresses and their hefty paycheques
The South Indian cinema business is continuously developing in India and around the world, and its biggest stars are generating more money than ever. These are the top ten South Indian females who will make the most money in 2025. They are also working on new projects, and we'll talk about what makes them exceptional.
Rashmika Mandanna: Rs 5 - 6 crore Rashmika Mandanna is at the top of the list since she made a massive Rs 13 crore for her role in Pushpa 2. Rashmika is a big figure in India because she has acted in Telugu, Tamil, and Hindi movies. She is regarded as the "National Crush." Because she is getting more and more famous and always gives great performances, she is currently one of the most bankable actresses in the country.
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Trisha Krishnan: Rs 4-6 crore Trisha Krishnan is still the queen of South Indian movies. People say she makes between Rs 10 and Rs 12 crore every movie. For her next movie, Vishwambhara, she is estimated to make about Rs 12 crore. Trisha has been in the profession for almost 20 years, and she stays at the top of her game by keeping up with new trends.
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Nayanthara: Rs 6 - 10 Crore People love to nickname Nayanthara the "Lady Superstar," and she is still one of the most famous actors in India. Since her first Bollywood movie, Jawan, which generated roughly Rs 10 crore, Nayanthara has been performing well in a lot of languages. She is one of the highest-paid actors because she is famous and picks good scripts.
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Samantha Ruth Prabhu: Rs 5 - 8 crore People know Samantha Ruth Prabhu for being able to portray a lot of different parts and for being highly emotive. For each movie, she asks for between Rs 3 and Rs 8 crore. She is still quite popular, even if she had to stop acting for a short time because of health problems. She is now one of the most well-known personalities in Indian culture due to her parts in movies like Yashoda and TV episodes like The Family Man 2.
Anushka Shetty: Rs 4 -5 crore Anushka Shetty, who stars in Baahubali, still makes roughly Rs 6 crore for each movie. Even though she doesn't show up on screen as much, her effect is still obvious. People remember Anushka for her strong roles in movies about women, such as Bhaagamathie. Her brand is still incredibly valuable and appealing to people.
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Shruti Haasan: Rs 5 - 6 Crore Actress Shruti Haasan was recently seen in Coolie, in which she played Rajinikanth's daughter. The actress has a great screen presence and is one of the most sought-after actresses in the South. She is one of the senior-most and comes with a legacy as well. The actress charges around Rs 5 - 6 crore as remuneration.
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Sai Pallavi: Rs 5 crore Sai Pallavi is noted for her natural acting and attractiveness. She makes roughly Rs 5 crore for each movie. She still chooses scripts based on the story and how authentic it is, not how flashy it is. Critics and fans alike have praised her for her roles in movies like Gargi and Shyam Singha Roy.
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Tamannaah Bhatia: Rs 4 - 5 crore Tamannaah Bhatia has been working for almost twenty years and is still busy in numerous areas. People say that she charges between Rs 4 and Rs 5 crore for each assignment. Her recent dance numbers and OTT initiatives have made her brand even more popular all throughout India.
Rakul Preet Singh: Rs 2 - 5 crore Rakul Preet Singh does work in Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi and charges between Rs 2 and Rs 5 crore for it. She continues at the top of the business because she keeps making more movies and puts on great shows.
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Pooja Hegde: Rs 4 –7 crore The last person on the list is Pooja Hegde, who makes between Rs 2.5 and Rs 7 crore for each movie. Pooja has worked with some of the biggest stars in the South and is known for her glamorous roles and presence all over India. She is still one of the greatest possibilities for big-budget movies because she is so well-known.
![Rashmika Mandanna: Rs 5 - 6 crore Rashmika Mandanna is at the top of the list since she made a massive Rs 13 crore for her role in Pushpa 2. Rashmika is a big figure in India because she has acted in Telugu, Tamil, and Hindi movies. She is regarded as the "National Crush." Because she is getting more and more famous and always gives great performances, she is currently one of the most bankable actresses in the country.](https://images.moneycontrol.com/static-mcnews/2025/10/20251026112200_Rashmika-Mandanna.jpg "Rashmika Mandanna: Rs 5 - 6 crore Rashmika Mandanna is at the top of the list since she made a massive Rs 13 crore for her role in Pushpa 2. Rashmika is a big figure in India because she has acted in Telugu, Tamil, and Hindi movies. She is regarded as the "National Crush." Because she is getting more and more famous and always gives great performances, she is currently one of the most bankable actresses in the country.")
![Nayanthara: Rs 6 - 10 Crore People love to nickname Nayanthara the "Lady Superstar," and she is still one of the most famous actors in India. Since her first Bollywood movie, Jawan, which generated roughly Rs 10 crore, Nayanthara has been performing well in a lot of languages. She is one of the highest-paid actors since she is famous and picks good scripts.](https://images.moneycontrol.com/static-mcnews/2025/10/20251026112428_Nayanthara.jpg "Nayanthara: Rs 6 - 10 Crore People love to nickname Nayanthara the "Lady Superstar," and she is still one of the most famous actors in India. Since her first Bollywood movie, Jawan, which generated roughly Rs 10 crore, Nayanthara has been performing well in a lot of languages. She is one of the highest-paid actors since she is famous and picks good scripts.")
