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.
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- Vijay 125 crores per film
- Rajinikanth 120 crores per film
- Ajith Kumar 115 crores per film
- Kamal Haasan 110 crores per film
- Suriya 50 crores per movie
- Dhanush 45 crores for every movie
- Sivakarthikeyan 35 crores each.
- Vikram 30 crores for one movie
- Vijay Sethupathi 20 crores per movie
- Karthi 15 crores per movie for
- Silambarasan 10cr to 15cr per movie
- Jayam Ravi 10cr and 15cr for each movie.
- Raghava Lawrence 7cr to 15cr per film
- Vishal 5 crores and 10 crores for every movie
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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).
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).
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! |
