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The Tamil Movies have an amazing, unwavering fanbase. Whether the films are a no-brainer massy entertainer or ones that touch a chord within you every Tamil movie and movie star enjoys a distinct fanbase. And hence, Kollywood Industry sees some of the highest-paid actors in India. Here’s a list of the top 10 highest-paid actors in the Tamil film industry.
- Rajinikanth
How could this list even begin without the one and only Thalaivar of Tamil movies, Rajinikanth, topping the list? He has been a megastar since the 70s and has stayed the same for decades. Rajinikanth is not only the highest-paid Tamil actor but also one of the highest-earning actors in Asia with a whopping ₹60-150 Crore charged per film.
- Vijay
With films like Mersal, Master and others in his kitty, Joseph Vijay, aka Vijay, fondly called Thalapathy, also enjoys a huge fanbase in the state and across the country. The actor charges a sum of ₹70-120 Crore per film, making him the second highest-paid actor in Kollywood.
- Ajith Kumar
On the third number is Ajith, nicknamed Thala by his fans. Ajith also enjoys a dedicated fanbase, thanks to his brilliant performance in numerous films. The actor takes around ₹70-105 Crore for every film he does.
- Kamal Haasan
The fans lovingly call him the Universal Star or Ulaga Nayagan, that’s Kamal Hassan for you. The actor charges ₹30-55 Crore per film making him number 4 on our list.
- Suriya
Saravanan Sivakumar, known by his stage name Suriya is another actor who is very loved in the Tamil film industry. Suriya gets around ₹35-50 Crore for every film he signs making him the 5th highest-paid actor in Tamil films.
- Dhanush
An exceptional performer of his craft, Venkatesh Prabhu Kasthuri Raja, known professionally as Dhanush is the next star on our list. The actor charges a sizable ₹20-50 Crore for every film he does making him number 6 on our list.
- Sivakarthikeyan
Sivakarthikeyan also referred to as SK by his fans and the media, is a State Award-winning actor who has done some amazing work in his career. The actor charges approximately ₹20-30 Crore for every film he does.
- Vikram
Kennedy John Victor, better known by his stage name Vikram is a charming Tamil star who has ruled the hearts of millions. Getting his nickname, Chiyaan, from his blockbuster film Sethu, Vikram is commonly known as Chiyaan Vikram by his fans. The actor charges a sum of ₹20-25 Crore for every movie.
- Karthi
Karthik Sivakumar, popularly known by his stage name Karthi, is another gem from the Tamil film industry. Currently, the actor gets around ₹15-20 Crore for every film he signs. This makes him number 9 on our list of highest-paid actors from Kollywood.
- Raghava Lawrence
Known as the Makkal superstar, Raghava Lawrence is that Tamil star who has carved his own niche in the industry. Horror comedy is his specialty and nobody does it better than him. And the actor has proved it time and again with his films like the Kanchana series, Shivalinga among others. The actor gets ₹15 Crores for every film he does.
