Mumbai: Forbes’ latest release of the top 10 highest-earning Indian actors has created a buzz, showcasing a diverse mix of Bollywood and South Indian cinema stars dominating the list. Shahrukh Khan, the ‘King of Bollywood,’ has clinched the top spot with an impressive net worth of ₹6300 crores, thanks to his blockbuster hits ‘Pathan’ and ‘Jawaan,’ each amassing ₹2000 crores globally. His film ‘Donkey’ also contributed significantly to his earnings, solidifying his position as Bollywood’s highest-paid star.
Trailing closely is Salman Khan, with a net worth of ₹2900 crores. His films have seen remarkable global success, particularly ‘Tiger 3,’ which raked in ₹466 crore. Akshay Kumar holds the third spot with ₹2500 crores, his film ‘Oh My God 2’ earning ₹221 crore worldwide.
Aamir Khan, despite the box office disappointment of ‘Lal Singh Chaddha,’ remains in fourth place with ₹1862 crores. His upcoming film ‘Sitare Zameen Par’ and past successes like ‘PK’ and ‘Dangal’ continue to keep him in the limelight.
Joseph Vijay, a prominent figure in South Indian cinema, sits in fifth place with ₹474 crores. His recent films ‘Warisu’ and ‘Leo’ have collectively earned ₹912 crore globally.
Rajinikanth’s blockbuster ‘Jailer’ has placed him sixth with a net worth of ₹430 crore. Allu Arjun follows at seventh with ₹350 crore, eagerly anticipated for his upcoming ‘Pushpa 2.’
Prabhas stands at eighth with ₹241 crores, spotlighted for epics like ‘Baahubali,’ ‘Adipurush,’ and ‘Salaar.’ Ajith Kumar’s consistent film success puts him at ninth with ₹196 crores.
Kamal Haasan rounds out the list at tenth place with ₹150 crores, maintaining his reputation for exceptional acting in both South Indian cinema and Bollywood.
