The recent success of South Indian films has not only inspired Hindi filmmakers to recreate their versions of top South Indian films but also given South Indian actors and actresses the confidence to demand higher remuneration.
Many actors like Ram Charan, Chiranjeevi, Kamal Haasan, Jr NTR, Mahesh Babu, Prabhas, and others have increased their fees, and are currently earning more than several Bollywood superstars. But have you ever thought about who is South India’s richest actress? Hint: If you are thinking Rashmika Mandanna, Samantha Ruth Prabhu, or Tamannaah is the richest actress in South India, then you might be mistaken. Scroll down to find out who it is.
Meet South India’s richest actress who has a massive net worth of Rs 183 crore; it’s not Rashmika Mandanna, Samantha Ruth Prabhu or Tamannaah
According to a DNA report, Nayanthara is the wealthiest actress in the South Indian film industry. The 39-year-old actress works predominantly in Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam movies. Recently, she made her Bollywood debut alongside Shah Rukh Khan in the action thriller Jawan. According to India Today, Nayanthara charged a whopping Rs 10 crore to play the role of Narmada Rai, the leader of Force One, in the film directed by Atlee.
Nayanthara has an estimated net worth of $22 million (approximately Rs 183 crore), according to The Times of India and publicly available data online. She enjoys a luxurious lifestyle and owns homes in multiple cities such as Hyderabad, Chennai, and Kerala. Additionally, she owns a private jet, an expensive collection of cars, and more. Apart from acting, Nayanthara earns a significant amount of money from brand endorsements, producing movies, promotional posts on social media, a skincare brand called 9Skin, and various other investments.
Tamannaah, who had a successful year in 2023 with releases such as Lust Stories 2, Jailer, and Bhola Shankar, has a net worth of Rs 110 crore, according to DNA. Another top actress from the South industry, who is also one of the highest-paid actresses in the country, Anushka Shetty, is reported to have a net worth of around Rs 100 crore.
Another prominent actress from the South film industry, Samantha Ruth Prabhu, is reportedly being paid Rs 10 crore for the Indian version of Citadel, according to a Times of India report. She has a net worth of around Rs 80 crore as per publicly available information. Rashmika Mandanna is another popular South actress, who has been busy consolidating her position in the Hindi film industry with films such as Goodbye, Mission Majnu, and Animal. She has already accumulated a net worth of Rs 45 crore, according to ABPLive and various other publicly available data. She will soon be seen in Pushpa 2: The Rule, co-starring Allu Arjun.
