Top 10 Highest Paid Tamil Actors of 2023

Author Administrator | Updated: Thursday, August 31, 2023, 06:30 PM [IST]

The box office haul of the latest film and the actor's stardom can determine who is paid the most. These rankings have never remained constant throughout history. The entire business was turned upside down by a single movie. As a result of the Telugu producer's remuneration increase for Varisu, Thalapathy Vijay is currently the most paid actor. Look at the other actors who are listed after Vijay. View their best flicks during their career and learn why they were paid so much by scrolling down.

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Vijay

Moniker: Until the release of Mersal in 2018, he went by the name Ilaiya Thalapathy. And after that, he ultimately credited Thalapathy.

Career Best: Ghilli, Thuppakki, and Kaththi

Remunerations: 120-150 crores

Reasons for the Huge Charges: As the box office king, he consistently makes double the budget for his films. He demanded 100 crores per film up until Beast. Following that, the Telugu director raised Vijay's pay by 125 crore, and his remuneration continued to rise.

Rajinikanth

Moniker: Superstar and Thalaivar

Career Best: Thalapathi, Baashha, and Padayappa

Remunerations: 120 crores

Reasons for the Huge Charges: He has been Kollywood's top actor for more than three decades. His previous two films, Darbar and Annaatthe, failed to deliver on the premise but pulled in a staggering 250 crores. Consequently, the producers approached him for Rs 120 crore.

Ajith Kumar

Moniker: Thala, Manidha Kadavul, and AK

Career Best: Attagasam, Billa, and Mankatha

Remunerations: 95-105 crores

Reasons for the Huge Charges: For K-fans, the AK premiere is something spectacular. Even though he has a lower success rate, his fan base is irresistible. Ajith Kumar's prominence in the industry rose due to his smashing 2023 Pongal, Thunivu.

Kamal Haasan

Moniker: Ulazha Naayagan and Aandavar

Career Best: Thevar Magan, Nayakan, and Indian

Remunerations: 50 to 70 crores

Reasons for the Huge Charges: His most recent film, Lokesh's Vikram, is a tremendous box office success. He receives a substantial salary since he is the most experienced actor in Kollywood.

Suriya Sivakumar

Moniker: Everyone's Favourite

Career Best: Kaakha Kaakha, Ayan, and Pithamagan

Remunerations: 45 crores

Reasons for the Huge Charges: Jai Bhim, his most recent performance, and Rolex, a pivotal cameo in Vikram. His market value ultimately grew after that.

Sivakarthikeyan

Moniker: SK and Entertainer

Career Best: Ethir Neechal, Varuthapadatha Valibar Sangam, and Kedi Billa Killadi Ranga.

Remunerations: 35 crores

Reasons for the Huge Charges: His films frequently target children and families. His most recent film, Doctor and Don, earned 100 crores at the box office.

Dhanush

Moniker: Indian Bruce Lee

Career Best: Velaiyilla Pattathari, Pudhupettai, and all Vetrimaaran Combos

Remunerations: 35 crores

Reasons for the Huge Charges: He consistently satisfies the audience and serves as the industry's face. His performance level is in the next range, whether it is in Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, or English films.

Vikram

Moniker: Chiyaan

Career Best: Anniyan, Deiva Thirumagal, and Pithamagan

Remunerations: 30 crores

Reasons for the Huge Charges: He dedicated himself to the character in the movie, something he has done for more than 20 years.

Silambarasan

Moniker: STR and Atman

Career Best: Manmadhan, Vallavan, and Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa

Remunerations: 28 to 35 crores

Reasons for the Huge Charges: His comeback movies, Maanaadu and Vendhu Thanindhathu Kaadu, were a significant break through for him to raise market value and demand.

Vijay Sethupathi

Moniker: Makkal Selvan

Career Best: Pizza, Vikram Vedha, and Master

Remunerations: 25 to 35 crores

Reasons for the Huge Charges: His constancy in performing in films was quite surprising for audiences. He signed a large number of projects all over India.

Karthi

Moniker: Navarasa Naayagan

Career Best: Paruthiveeran, Aayirathil Oruvan, and Kaithi

Remunerations: 20 to 25 crores

Reasons for the Huge Charges: His films always had unique concepts, and he had very few failures. All of his films, excluding All in All Azhagu Raja, and Saguni, were box office successes.