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Nayanthara to Rashmika Mandanna, top 5 highest paid South actresses

etimes.in | Last updated on - Jul 18, 2022, 20:38 IST
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The following actresses are rated the topmost and therefore are the highest-paid

South actresses have a huge fan base that spans across the world. They manage to not only prove themselves but also make a place in the hearts of the audiences. Ever wondered how much our favourite South actresses charge for every film? Well, there are some Tollywood actresses who have not only mesmerised their fans with their acting skills but also have made a name on the list of highest-paid actresses. On that note, here's a look at top five South actresses who charge hefty remuneration.


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Nayanthara

Nayanthara is the highest-paid South actress who reportedly charges between Rs. 5 to 10 crore for her projects. From Gauri of Manassinakkare to playing Parvathy in the recently released O2, Nayanthara has come a long way. She had quite a time making one after another super hit films. Starring alongside many big names in the showbiz, the 'Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy' actress has been a prominent part of the South Film Industry.


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Pooja Hegde

In 2012, Pooja Hegde began her acting career in the Tamil film, Mugamoodi. In 2014, she made her debut in Tollywood with the film Oka Laila Kosam. Pooja has worked extremely hard to achieve her star status. She has done several blockbusters like 'Duvvada Jagannadham', 'Maharshi', 'Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo', among others. 'Cirkus', 'Kabhi Eid Kabhi Diwali' and 'Jana Gana Mana' are among her future films. The actress takes Rs. 3.5-5 crore for a film.


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Samantha Ruth Prabhu

Samantha Ruth Prabhu is one of the most loved actresses of T-town. She made her Tollywood debut in the year 2010 with the film 'Ye Maaya Chesave'. Her self-confidence reflects perfectly in her personality. She has showcased acting perfection in her wide-ranging roles from comedy to tearjerkers, from “Dookudu” to “Oh Baby,” this actress has performed each role with such charisma! The Yashoda actress continues to rule the film industry as she reportedly charges between Rs. 3.5-4 crore per movie which makes her one of the highest-paid actresses.


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Tamannaah Bhatia

Tamannaah Bhatia is the actress everyone loves to hate. She has gained significant popularity in the past few years. She started her Hindi cinema debut in 2005 with Chand Sa Roshan Chehra but she is most renowned in Telugu and Tamil films. We love her energy when she performs on screen or on the stage. She's great in every step. Her acting skills were lauded after her stellar performances in '100% Love', 'Oosaravelli', 'Endukante... Premanta!', 'Baahubali'. The actress reportedly takes Rs. 2-3.5 crore for a film.


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Rashmika Mandanna

The diva has become a national crush and of course one of the highest-paid in the South Indian film industry. Rashmika made her Tollywood debut in 2018 with the film Chalo. However, she gained fame for her character Geetha in the film, Geetha Govindam. She has been a part of several superhit films like Sarileru Neekevvaru, Bheeshma and Pushpa: The Rise. Considering such huge successes, the actress takes home a hefty remuneration of a whopping 3 crore for every project.


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