Top 14 Highest Paid Actors in Tamil Film Industry along with Per Film Salary Ranges! (2023 Updated)

The Kollywood business has grown because Tamil movies are making a lot of money and getting a lot of “hit talk.” Heroes like Vijay, Rajini, and Ajith have big hits at the box office, and their movies are making at least 200 crores or more, despite what people say about hit-and-flop movies. Also, our Kollywood stars are getting paid a lot because of how well their films do at the box office and their popularity in Kollywood. Here are the some of most Highly Paid Actors in Tamil Film Industry.

Vijay 125 crores per film

Vijay is a well-known actor in Tamil movies known as “Thalapathy.” He has a significant number of fans. He has been in several successful films, and his performances are noted for being lively and robust. Sources say that Vijay’s fee for each movie is approximately INR 125 crores. He finished 65 films in 2022 and is now working on Varisu, which will come out in 2023.

Thalapathy-Vijay

Here are some of the latest movies that Thalapathy Vijay has been part of: 

Sl No. Film Year Verdict
1 Leo 2024
2 Vaarisu 2023 Average
3 Beast 2022 Average
4 Master 2021 Blockbuster
5  Bigil 2019 Super Hit
6 Sarkar 2018 Blockbuster
7 Mersal 2017 Blockbuster
8 Bairavaa 2017 Hit
9 Theri 2016 Super Hit

Rajinikanth 120 crores per film

Rajinikanth is one of the most well-known and successful actors in Tamil cinema. He is also called “Thalaiva” and “Superstar.” He has many fans and gets paid a lot for his movies. According to reports, Rajinikanth gets about INR 120 crores for each film.

Rajnikanth

Here are some of the latest movies that Rajnikanth has been part of: 

Sl.No Movie Name Release Date Language Verdict
1 Jailer Soon Tamil
2 Annaatahe 4-Nov-21 Tamil Semi Hit
3 Darbar 9-Jan-20 Tamil Semi Hit
4 Petta 10-Jan-19 Tamil Super Hit
5 Robo 2.o 29-Nov-18 Tamil Blockbuster
6 Kaala 7-Jun-18 Tamil Hit
7 Kabali 22-Jul-16 Tamil Super Hit

Ajith Kumar 115 crores per film

Ajith Kumar is a well-known actor and race car driver in the Tamil film industry. He is one of the biggest stars in the business, and each movie he does costs a massive INR 115 crores.

Ajith Kumar

Here are some of the latest movies that Ajith Kumar has been part of: 

Sl No Film Year Verdict
1 Thunivu 2023 Average
2 Valimai 2022 Hit
3 Nerkonda Paarvai 2019 Super Hit
4 Viswasam 2019 Blockbuster
5 Vivegam 2017 Average
6 Vedalam 2015 Blockbuster
7 Yennai Arindhaal 2015 Hit
8 Veeram 2014 Super Hit

Kamal Haasan 110 crores per film

Kamal Haasan is a well-known actor, director, and politician who has worked in Tamil cinema for a long time. He is noted for being able to perform many different types of parts in his movies. Kamal Haasan gets about INR 110 crores for each film he does.

Kamal Hassan

Here are some of the latest movies that Kamal Hassan has been part of: 

Sl.No Movie Name Release year Hit or Flop
1 Indian 2 Not announced
2 Vikram 2022 Super Hit
3 Vishwaroop II 10-Aug-18 Flop
4 Vishwaroopam II 10-Aug-18 Flop
5 Cheekati Rajyam 20-Nov-15 Flop
6 Thoongaa Vanam 10-Nov-15 Semi Hit
7 Papanasam 3-Jul-15 Hit

Suriya 50 crores per movie

Suriya is a good actor who has been in several popular Tamil movies. He is noted for being able to perform many different types of parts in his films. Suriya’s price for a movie is about INR 50 crores.

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Here are some of the latest movies that Suriya has been part of: 

Sl.No Movie Name Release year Hit or Flop
1 Suriya 42 Not announced
2 Thaana Serndha Kootam 2017 Average
3 NGK 2019 Flop
4 Kaappaan 2019 Average
5 Soorarai Pottru 2020 Blockbuster
6 Jai Bhim 2021 Super Hit
7 Etharkkum Thunindhavan 2022

Dhanush 45 crores for every movie

Dhanush is a well-known actor in Tamil movies. He has been in several famous movies. He is noted for being able to perform many different types of parts in his films. Dhanush gets almost INR 45 crores for each movie he makes.

Dhanush

Here are some of the latest movies that Dhanush has been part of: 

Sl.No Movie Name Release year Language
1 Jagame Thandhiram 2021 Tamil
2 Atrangi Re 2021 Hindi
3 Maaran 2022 Tamil
4 The Gray Man 2022 English
5 Thiruchitrambalam 2022 Tamil
6 Naane Varuven 2022 Tamil
7 Vaathi 2023 Tamil
8 Sir 2023 Telugu

Sivakarthikeyan 35 crores each.

Sivakarthikeyan is a well-known actor in Tamil films who has been in several successful movies. He has a lot of fans because of how exciting and interesting his shows are. Sivakarthikeyan gets about INR 35 crores for each film he does.

sivakarthikeyan

Here are some of the latest movies that Sivakarthikeyan has been part of: 

Sl.No Movie Name Release year Verdict
1 Doctor [As actor and producer] 2021 Blockbuster
2 Don 2022 Hit
3 Prince 2022 Flop
4 Ayalaan 2023 Not Yet Released!
5 Maaveeran 2023 Not Yet Released!

Vikram 30 crores for one movie

Vikram is a well-known actor in Tamil movies. He has been in several famous movies. He has a lot of fans because of how intense and forceful he is on stage. For one movie, Vikram gets a check for almost INR 30 crores.

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Here are some of the latest movies that Vikram has been part of: 

Sl No. FILM RELEASE DATE Languages VERDICT
1 Ponniyin Selvan– ! 2022 Tamil Super Hit
2 Mahaan 10-Feb-22 Tamil OTT Release
3 Kadaram Kondan 19-Jul-19 Tamil Hit
4 Saamy Square 21-Sep-18 Tamil Flop
5 Sketch 12-Jan-18 Tamil Average
6 Iru Mugan 8-Sep-16 Tamil Super Hit
7 10 Endrathukulla 21-Oct-15 Tamil Average
8 I 14-Jan-15 Tamil Blockbuster

Vijay Sethupathi 20 crores per movie

Vijay Sethupathi is a well-known actor in Tamil movies who has been in many hits. He is noted for being able to perform many different types of parts in his films. For each movie, Vijay Sethupathi gets about 20 crores of rupees (INR).

Vijay Sethupathi

Here are some of the latest movies that Vijay Sethupathi has been part of: 

Sl No Film Year Verdict
1 Kadaisi Vivasayi 2022 Flop
2 Kaathuvaakula Rendu Kaadhal 2022 Semi Hit
3 Maamanithan 2022 Average
4 Vikram 2022 Super Hit
5 Merry Christmas TBA Not Yet Released!
6 19(1)(a) 2022 Flop
7 Yaadhum Oore Yaavarum Kelir TBA Not Yet Released!
8 Viduthalai TBA Not Yet Released!
9 Gandhi Talks TBA Not Yet Released!
10 Mumbaikar TBA Not Yet Released!

Karthi 15 crores per movie for

Karthi is a well-known actor in Tamil movies who has been in several successful films. He is noted for being able to perform many different types of parts in his films. Karthi’s price for a movie is about INR 15 crores.

Karthi

Here are some of the latest movies that Karthi has been part of: 

Sl No Film Year Verdict
1 Kaithi 2019 Blockbuster
2 Thambi 2019 Average
3 Sulthan 2021 Hit
4 Viruman 2022 Average
5 Sardar 2022 Average
6 Ponniyin Selvan: I 2022 Super Hit
7 Karthi 24 Not Yet Released!
8 Karthi 25 Not Yet Released!

Silambarasan 10cr to 15cr per movie

Silambarasan Thesingu Rajendar is an Indian actor, director, writer, composer, dancer, music director, lyricist, and playback singer in the Tamil cinema industry. He is also known by his initials S.T.R. or Simbu. He started performing when he was a child and played parts in movies. He was in several of his father’s films till 2002 when he had his first prominent role as a hero in Kadhal Azhivathillai.

Simbu

Here are some of the latest movies that Simbu has been part of: 

Sl No Film Year Verdict
1 Kaatrin Mozhi (Cameo Appearance) 2018 Above Average
2 Vantha Rajavathaan Varuven 2019 Disaster
3 90 ML (Cameo Appearance) 2019 Below Average
4 Eeswaran 2021 Flop
5 Maanaadu 2021 Blockbuster
6 Maha (Cameo Appearance) 2022 Flop
7 Vendhu Thanindhathu Kaadu 2022 Flop
8 Pathu Thala 2022 # Yet To Released #
9 Corona Kumar 2022 # Yet To Released #

Jayam Ravi 10cr and 15cr for each movie.

Ravi was born to Mohan, an editor, and Varalakshmi Mohan, both Tamil. He knows a lot about martial arts and can dance the Bharatanatyam style. Before becoming an actor, Ravi worked with Suresh Krishna as an assistant director on the 2001 movie Aalavandhan.

Jayam-Ravi-

Here are some of the latest movies that Jayam Ravi has been part of: 

Sl No Film Year Verdict
1 Adanga Maru 2018 Super Hit
2 Thumbaa [Cameo appearance] 2019 Below Average
3 Comali 2019 Blockbuster
4 Bhoomi 2021 Disney+ Hotstar Release!
5 Ponniyin Selvan 1 2022 Super Hit
6 Jana Gana Mana 2023 Not Yet Released!
7 Akilan 2023 Not Yet Released!

Raghava Lawrence 7cr to 15cr per film

Raghava Lawrence was born in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, on January 9, 1976. He has written and acted in movies like Laxmii (2020), Style (2006), and Kanchana 2 (2015).

Raghava_Lawrencet

Here are some of the latest movies that Raghav Lawrence has been part of: 

Sl No Film Year Verdict
1 Muni 4: Kanchana 3 19-Apr-19 Super Hit
2 Shivalinga 14-Apr-17 Average
3 Motta Siva Ketta Siva 9-Mar-17 Hit
4 Muni 3: Kanchana 2 17-Apr-15 Blockbuster
5 Muni 2: Kanchana 22-Jul-11 Super Hit

Vishal 5 crores and 10 crores for every movie

Vishal Krishna Reddy, who goes by the name Vishal, was born in the Indian city of Chennai, in the state of Tamil Nadu. Vishal got his start in the movie business as Arjun Sarja’s assistant director, among others. His last role was in A. Vinoth Kumar’s action-thriller Laththi, which came out in 2022. Vishal first appeared on TV in 2018 when he presented Sun TV’s conversation show Sun Naam Oruvar (2018).

Vishal

Here are some of the latest movies that Vishal has been part of: 

Sl No Film Year Verdict
1 Action 2019 Flop
2 Chakra 2021 Below Average
3 Enemy 2021 Above Average
4 Veerame Vaagai Soodum [As actor and producer] 2022 Average
5 Laththi 2023 Not Yet Released!
6 Thupparivaalan 2 2022 Not Yet Released!
7 Mark Antony 2023 Not Yet Released!

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