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10 Highest Paid Tamil Actresses of 2023
In the realm of Tamil cinema, the era of gender-based pay disparity is fading into oblivion, with actresses now commanding remuneration that rivals their male counterparts. Trailblazers like Nayanthara and Samantha have shattered glass ceilings and paved the way for a more equitable remuneration structure in the industry. Their stellar performances and undeniable star power have propelled them to the top of the pay scale, earning them well-deserved recognition and respect.
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Nayanthara
10 crores
Nayanthara is the reigning queen of Tamil cinema, and she commands a salary of around 10 crores per project. She is known for her versatile performances and her ability to carry a film on her shoulders. She was asked 10 crores to star in the Iraivan and Jawaan movie, and she gave an exceptional performance from her side.
Samantha Ruth Prabhu
4.5 crores
Samantha Ruth Prabhu is another popular and talented actress who is known for her bold and bubbly roles. She commands a salary of around 4.5 crores per project in 2023 for Kushi.
Tamannaah Bhatia
5-7 crore
Tamannaah Bhatia is a popular and talented actress who is known for her glamorous roles. Her item song performance in the Jailer movie Kaavala was one of the tests of her ability and stardom, for which she demanded 5-7 crore.
Trisha Krishnan
5 crore
Trisha Krishnan is a veteran actress who has been in the industry for over a decade. She commands a salary of around Rs 5 crore per project. Some of her most popular films include Ponniyin Selvan and Leo.
Keerthi Suresh
3-5 crore
Keerthy Suresh is a young and upcoming actress who is known for her natural performances. She commands a salary of around 3-5 crore per project. Some of her most popular films include Maamannan and Dasara.
Rakul Preet Singh
3.5 crores
Rakul Preet Singh is a young and upcoming actress who is known for her energetic and bubbly performances. She commands a salary of around 3.5 crores per project, like Chhatriwali, and for the 2024 release of Ayalaan and Indian 2.
Kajal Aggarwal
3 - 4 crore
Kajal Aggarwal is a popular and talented actress who is known for her beautiful looks and her ability to do both romantic and action roles. She commands a salary of around 3 to 4 crore per project for some of her films this year, like Ghosty and Karungapiyam.
Priyanka Arul Mohan
1 crore
Priyanka Mohan is an Indian actress who has been working in the Tamil film industry since 2018. She has raised her asking price to 1 crore per project. This is a significant increase from her previous asking price of 50 lakhs per project.
Aishwarya Rajesh
50-70 Lakhs
Aishwarya Rajesh is a popular Tamil actress who has starred in films such as "The Great Indian Kitchen", "Run Baby Run", and "Soppana Sundari". Rajesh's demand 30 lakhs to 50-70 lakhs at a time when she is enjoying a successful career in Tamil cinema. She has delivered several critically acclaimed performances this year.
Priya Bhavani Shankar
70 lakhs
Priya Bhavani Shankar is reportedly demanding Rs 70 lakh per project in 2023. This is a significant increase from her previous fee of Rs. 30 lakh per project. The actress is said to have made this demand due to her rising popularity and the success of Pathu Thala, Agilan, and Rudhran.
