There was a time when no can compete in wealth with Hollywood actors. But the time has changed now, and lots of the richest Bollywood actors are also giving strong competition to them.
Over the years, Indian celebrities such as Shahrukh Khan, Salman Khan and Akshay Kumar have made their mark on the Forbes list of the World’s Highest-Paid actors.
In 2017, all three of them secured 8th, 9th and 10th positions on the list. Thereafter in 2020, Akshay Kumar became the 6th actor in the world with the highest annual income.
And now, according to the World of Statistics, Shahrukh Khan is 4th richest actor in the world. Legends like Tom Cruise, Jackie Chan, and Robert De Niro were left behind in the race.
But if we talk about only Indian actors, have you ever wondered who the richest ones are? If not, check out the list of the richest Bollywood actors here. Let’s get started.
Top 10 Richest Bollywood Actors in 2023
# 10. Shahid Kapoor
As a legacy of Bollywood, most of the actors were born with a silver spoon. They don’t need any talent to appear on the silver screen, but Shahid Kapoor is not one of them.
He may have been born rich, but still, he stands in Bollywood because of his incredible talent in acting. Shahid is one of the richest Bollywood actors who charge a lot of money per movie.
According to the sources, Shahid Kapoor’s net worth is around Rs 310 Crore. The actor charges between Rs 35 Crore to Rs 40 Crore per movie.
His best movies include Kabir Singh, Haider, Jersey, Jab We Met, Chup Chup Ke, Batti Gul Meter Chalu, Mausam, Dewaane Huye Paagal, etc.
Apart from movies, Shahid makes a huge amount of money through brand endorsement. He also grabs headlines when it comes to paying Income tax. He is one of India’s highest taxpayers.
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#9. Ranbir Kapoor
As Ranbir Kapoor belongs to the famous Kapoor house of India, he secures his position on the list of richest Bollywood actors. He is the son of a very famous Bollywood couple, Neetu Kapoor and the late Rishi Kapoor.
Without any doubt, Ranbir is in demand and best actor in Bollywood right now. His best movies include Rockstar, Wake Up Sid, Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani, Ae Dil Hai Mushkil, Tamasha, Barfi, Sanju, Brahmastra Part One: Shiva, etc.
Well, the son of Kapoor charges a lot! He takes around Rs 60 to 70 Crores per movie and his net worth is almost Rs 345 Crore.
Besides movies, Ranbir earns his most income from brand endorsement. Popular companies in India, such as OPPO, TATA AIG and Oreo are willing to pay him a heavy amount. As per the reports, Ranbir charges around 6 Crores per advertisement.
Talking of his lifestyle, Ranbir owns a massive house Vastu in Mumbai where he tied the knot with Alia Bhatt, one of the biggest actresses in Bollywood.
Apart from Alia, the Bollywood actor is also in love with his cars. From Mercedes-Benz to BMW 6, Ranbir has a huge collection of luxurious cars in his garage.
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#8. Kamal Haasan
Kamal Hassan is the only superstar in Indian cinema who made his mark in almost every film industry in the country. From an actor to a politician, he is a king in every field.
Talking of his wealth, the actor takes Rs 50 Crore per movie and his net worth is around Rs 825 Crore.
Kamal Haasan started his career in acting when he was just a kid. The actor made his first appearance in the 1960 Tamil movie Kalathur Kannamma. He had a vast role in the movie that works like a breakthrough for him.
After that, Haasan appeared in lots of films over the years. His best films include Vikram, Uttama Villain, Chachi 420, Sadma, Indian, Nayakam, Mahanadhi, Gunaa, Anbe Sivam, etc.
In 1981, Kamal started his own production company so-called Raaj Kamal Films International. He had produced around 20 successful films under this company.
Apart from this, Kamal Haasan is also a host of Bigg Boss Tamil and an Indian politician. He is the father of Shruti Hassan, one of the highest-paid actresses in south cinema.
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#7. Saif Ali Khan
No doubt, Saif Ali Khan is one of the richest Bollywood actors in India as he is the son of former cricketer Nawab Mohammad Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi and actress Sharmila Tagore.
Besides it, Saif Ali Khan is one of the highest-paid actors in Bollywood, and his net worth is around Rs 1180 Crore. As per the sources, the actor charges between Rs 12 Crore to Rs 15 Crore per movie.
The actor started his career in Bollywood with the 1993 movie Parampara. He got a minor role in the movie but grabbed the audience’s attention.
After that, Saif has done a lot of blockbuster movies in Bollywood including Omkara, Kal Ho Na Ho, Dil Chahta Hai, Salaam Namaste, Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior, Race, Aarakshan, etc.
Later, in 2009, Khan started his production company Illuminati Films. 2009 film Love Aaj Kal was the first production under this company. The actor played a lead role in the movie alongside Deepika Padukone.
Throughout the years, Saif Ali Khan produced lots of movies including Agent Vinod, Cocktail, Go Goa Gone, Lekar Hum Deewana Dil, and Happy Ending.
Apart from this, the Bollywood actor earns side income from brand endorsement and personal investment.
Talking of his relationships, Saif is the husband of the richest actress in Bollywood, Kareena Kapoor Khan and the father of Indian sensation Sara Ali Khan.
#6. Aamir Khan
Known by the name of Mr Perfectionist, Aamir Khan is one of the richest Bollywood actors in 2023. We can call him a ‘don of Indian cinema’ as his every film break records at the box office.
If you take a look at the list highest grossing Indian films of all time, you will find out a bunch of Amir Khan’s films. His highest-grossing films include Dangal, Secret Superstars, PK, 3 Idiots, etc.
But the best part is that Amir Khan himself was the sole producer of all those movies. He started his own production company Aamir Khan Productions Private Limited at 1,999.
Apart from this, in case Amir signs a movie with any other production company, he takes Rs 80 Crore as his fees and 75% share in profit. His total net worth is around Rs 1862 Crore.
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#5. Akshay Kumar
With speed like Flash, Akshay Kumar is a man who releases four to five movies every year. And almost all of his movies do well at the box office.
Akshay generates most of his income from movies and brand endorsement. He charges 70 to 75 Crores per movie and his net worth is around Rs 2660 Crore.
Besides this, Akshay Kumar is also a producer of his movies just like Amir Khan. His best movies include Kesari, Mission Mangal, 2.0, Hera Pheri, Baby, Airlift, Bachchan Pandey, Housefull, etc.
Akshay is the husband of former Bollywood actress Twinkle Khanna. She is the daughter of superstars Rajesh Khanna and Dimple Kapadia.
There is one more interesting thing famous about Akshay Kumar. As per the sources, he is a self-made star who came up through hard work. The rumour says that once he used to be a waiter, and now, he is one of the richest Bollywood actors.
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#4. Hrithik Roshan
May Hrithik Roshan is a little picky when it comes to signing a film, but it doesn’t mean he is lacking in wealth. He is one of the most handsome men in the world, and the audience is crazy about his appearance. His total net worth in 2023 is around Rs 2745 Crore.
So because of that, Hrithik has a long list of brands endorsed by him. It includes Cure.Fit, Hero Honda, Mountain Dew, Free Fire, Rado, Paragon, He Deodorants, Zebronics, Coca-Cola, Reliance, Arrow, Simpolo Tiles, Donear, Plasto Pipes and Tanks, etc.
Hrithik charges Rs 1.5 Crores to 2 Crores per advertisement. Apart from this, the actors own one of the most popular clothing & accessories brands in India, HRX.
He is also the owner of several 5-star restaurants in New Dehli. However, acting is the main income source of Hrithik. He is one of the most expensive actors in Bollywood, who charges Rs 75 Crores per film.
His best movies include Vikram Vedha, War, Krish, Koi… Mil Gaya, Super 30, Agneepath, Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara, Kaho Na Pyar Hai, etc.
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#3. Salman Khan
Salman Khan is also one of the richest Bollywood actors who owns his own production company so-called Salman Khan films. Just like Amir, he is also a king of the box office. People watch Salman’s films by only his name.
Talking of his production company, Salman started it in 2011 and released several blockbuster films under it. Bajrangi Bhaijaan, Hero, Loveyatri, Notebook, and Bharat are some of the biggest films under Salman Khan Films.
Salman is one of the richest Bollywood actors who charge between 90 to 100 Crores per movie. His net worth is around Rs 2850 Crore.
Besides movies, Salman Khan is the host of Bigg Boss, one of the most popular reality television shows in India. He is also the director of several companies including Arbaaz Khan Production Private Ltd, Red Sun Exports Private Ltd, Four Aces Fashion Private Ltd, etc.
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#2. Amitabh Bachchan
From the start of his career, Amitabh Bachchan is one of the biggest stars of Indian cinema. He had done around 200 movies throughout his career. And even now, he is up for signing a new film.
As Amitabh does not portray the lead roles anymore, he charges between 6 to 10 Crores per movie. His total net worth is around Rs 3390 Crore.
Amitabh Bachchan is also the owner of an Indian entertainment company, Amitabh Bachchan Corporation Ltd. Apart from producing movies, the company does event management and distribution work.
Apart from this, Amitabh Bachchan also hosts a television show, Kaun Banega Crorepati. He also earns a part of his income from brand endorsement.
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#1. Shahrukh Khan
Now, last but not least! Shahrukh Khan is the richest actor in Bollywood, recently confirmed by the World of Statistics. Even on the international level, he is in the 4th position after Jerry Seinfeld, Tyler Perry, and Dwayne Johnson.
As per the reports, Shahrukh is around Rs 5910 Crore. However, most of his money is in the shape of properties such as houses and cars.
Talking of his income, King Khan earns most of his money from film production and acting. Over the years, the actor has appeared in around 107 movies.
He started his own production company in 2002. His best films include Don 2, Happy New Year, Chennai Express, Student of the Year, Ra One, etc. Apart from this, Shahrukh also owns an IPL team Kolkata Knight Riders.