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<ul><li><keyword id="2823" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Akshay-Kumar">Akshay Kumar</keyword> is the only Indian actor featured on Forbes’ ‘Highest Paid Entertainers list’ at the 33rd spot. The first spot is taken by American pop star Taylor Swift. </li><li>According to Forbes, Kumar “pulls in at least $5 million and up to $10 million per film”. </li><li>He is also the face of at least 20 brands including Tata and Harpic. </li></ul>Akshay Kumar is the only Bollywood actor to featured in Forbes’ list of ‘The World’s Highest Paid Celebrities’. He managed to gross $65 million to take the 33rd spot. Forbes says that Akshay Kumar — one of the top earning stars in Bollywood — makes at least $5 million from a film, which can go as high as $10 million. The 51-year-old actor has beaten many Hollywood biggies like Rihanna, Kevin Hart, Jackie Chan, Bradley Cooper, Scarlett Johansson among others. Interestingly, Iron Man Robert Downey Jr is ahead of him by just $1 million, as he earned $66 million. The highest paid actor is Taylor Swift who made as much as $185 million, followed by Kylie Jenner who grossed $170 million. Kanye West, Lionel Messi and Ed Sheeren have taken up the third, fourth and fifth spots. Equality Problem Taylor Swift and Kylie Jenner dominate the list. Yet, only 16 women who are featured in the list of top 100 celebrities. In fact, no female actor from India is featured in the list, pointing towards a serious pay scale difference in the film industry.

Bollywood star Akshay Kumar made just $1 million less than ‘Iron Man’ Robert Downey Junior

<ul><li>Forbes says Kumar — who is the highest paid Bollywood actor — can command at least $13 million upfront for yet-to-be-released films like Bachan Pandey or “Bell Bottom.” </li><li>The 52-year old actor has beaten many Hollywood stars — Oprah Winfrey, Jackie Chan, Rafal Nadal, Jennifer Lopez, Adam Sandlers among others — with his latest earnings. </li><li>However, Kumar’s earnings fell by $16.5 million in comparison to last year. Kumar managed to earn $65 million and ranked 33rd in the list of top 100 paid celebs. </li></ul><keyword id="2823" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Akshay-Kumar">Akshay Kumar</keyword> is the only Bollywood actor to feature in Forbes’ list of ‘The World’s Highest Paid Celebrities.” He was paid <a href="https://www.forbes.com/celebrities/?utm_source=twitter_video&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;utm_campaign=forbes">$48.5 million from June 2019</a> and May 2020 and managed to take the 52nd spot. Forbes says Kumar — who is the highest paid Bollywood actor — c<a href="https://www.forbes.com/profile/akshay-kumar/?list=celebrities#5b759b9c587b">an command at least $13 million upfront for yet-to-be-released films</a> like Bachan Pandey or “Bell Bottom.” The 52-year old actor has beaten many Hollywood stars — Oprah Winfrey, Jackie Chan, Rafael Nadal, Jennifer Lopez, Adam Sandlers among others — with his latest earnings. <table style="border-width: initial; border-style: none; width: 468pt; table-layout: fixed;"></colgroup><tbody><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Celebrity </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Rank </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Earnings </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Kylie Jenner </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">1 </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">$590 million </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Kanye West </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">2 </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">$170 million </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Roger Federer </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">3 </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">$106.3 million </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Christiano Ronaldo </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">4 </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">$105 million </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Lionel Messi </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">5 </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">$104 million </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Akshay Kumar </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">52 </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">$48.5 million </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Will Smith </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">69 </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">$44.5 million </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Jackie Chan </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">80 </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">$40 million </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Rafael Nadal </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">80 </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">$40 million </td></tr></tbody></table>Source:Forbes celebrity rich list However,<a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/akshay-kumar-in-forbes-list-of-worlds-highest-paid-entertainers/articleshow/70168413.cms"> Kumar’s earnings fell by $16.5 million in comparison to last year.</a> He managed to earn $65 million and ranked 33rd in the list of top 100 paid celebs. In 2019, Kumar did only four films — Mission Mangal, Good Newwz, Housefull 4, Kesari. However, none of his movies crossed ₹200 crore club. Of these, Mission Mangal <a href="https://www.boxofficeindia.com/movie.php?movieid=5699">was his highest grossing movie with a box office collection of ₹192 crore</a>. Moreover, this year the release of his much awaited film <a href="https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/sooryavanshi-to-open-in-theatres-laxmmi-bomb-may-get-digital-release-2229875">Sooryavanshi was postponed due to coronavirus lockdown. </a> His upcoming fims include Laxmmi Bomb, Prithviraj and Bunty Aur Babli 2. With film releases paused, Kumar’s earnings are likely to fall more. At the moment, Kumar is prepping for his first television series, Amazon Prime's "The End." Kylie Jenner — who recently lost her billionaire status in Forbes — <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/thelife/news/kylie-jenner-just-topped-forbes-list-of-the-highest-paid-celebrities-in-the-world-amid-their-feud-over-her-billionaire-status/articleshow/76205161.cms"> is the highest paid celebrity in the world, earning $590 million pre-tax. </a> SEE ALSO: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/news/mubadala-to-buy-1-85-pc-stake-in-jio-platforms-for-rs-9093-6-cr/articleshow/76205654.cms">Abu Dhabi's Mubadala to buy 1.85% stake in Ambani's Jio Platforms for ₹9093.6 crore</a>

Akshay Kumar made more money than Jackie Chan, Will Smith, and even Rafael Nadale last year

<keyword id="143" type="CITY" weightage="20" keywordseo="Bollywood">Bollywood</keyword> king Khan <a href="http://www1.businessinsider.in/searchresult.cms?query=shah+rukh+khan&amp;sortorder=effectivedate">Shah Rukh Khan</a> emerged in <a href="http://www1.businessinsider.in/searchresult.cms?query=forbes&amp;sortorder=effectivedate">Forbes</a> list of world’s highest paid celebrities of 2016. 
 
Bollywood superstar <a href="http://www1.businessinsider.in/searchresult.cms?query=akshay+kumar&amp;sortorder=effectivedate">Akshay Kumar</a> also featured in the annual list by <keyword id="6373044" type="CITY" weightage="20" keywordseo="Forbes">Forbes</keyword>, which is topped by American singer <a href="http://www1.businessinsider.in/searchresult.cms?query=taylor+swift&amp;sortorder=effectivedate">Taylor Swift</a> with an earning of USD 170 million. 
 
Shah Rukh, fondly known as SRK, was at 86th rank with USD 33 million earnings, while Akshay was at 94th spot with USD 31.5 million earnings. 
 
Forbes said SRK continued to rule <a href="http://www1.businessinsider.in/searchresult.cms?query=bollywood&amp;sortorder=effectivedate">Bollywood's</a> box office with lead roles in hit films and also earns multimillion dollars upfront fees and a cut of the back end for his efforts. 
 
"He also cashes in on endorsement deals for dozens of brands most Americans have likely never heard of," Forbes said. 
 
Akshay, 48, however slipped in ranks this year from 76th in 2015, Forbes said adding that he is one of Bollywood's busiest leading men and banked top rupee for three hit films. 
 
"The action star bolsters his earnings endorsing a wider range of products than most Hollywood shills including motorcycles and gold loan company." 
 
English-Irish boy band One Direction has claimed the second spot on the list with earnings of USD 110 million. 
 
The list also includes author James Patterson on the 3rd spot followed by Real Madrid footballer <a href="http://www1.businessinsider.in/searchresult.cms?query=ronaldo&amp;sortorder=effectivedate">Cristiano Ronaldo</a> (4), basketball player LeBron James (11) and musician Madonna (12). 
 
Forbes said the world's 100 highest-paid celebrities pulled in USD 5.1 billion pre-tax during the June 2015-2016 scoring period. 
 
In order to form the Celebrity 100, FORBES evaluates front-of-the-camera talent across the entire entertainment world idols from Hollywood to Bollywood appear alongside Swedish soccer stars and American basketball players. 
 
One third of this year's honorees hail from outside the US. 
 
Forbes notes that while there is a plenty of geographical diversity on the list, the Celeb 100 underscores the chronic pay gap in the entertainment world since there are only 15 women on the list, down from 16 of last year. 
 
The list includes British singer Adele on the number nine with USD 80.5 million earnings. Chinese actor Jackie Chan ranks 21 on the list with USD 61 million earnings and Brazilian supermodel Gisele Bundchen ranks 99th on the list. 
 
Hollywood comedian Kevin Hart ranks sixth followed by actor Dwayne Johnson on the 19th spot, reality TV show star Kim Kardashian on the 43rd spot and Oscar-winning actress Jennifer Lawrence on the 50th spot.

Shah Rukh Khan, Akshay Kumar in Forbes list of world’s highest paid celebrities

Film industry in India has produced a number of richest persons who have found their way into the Forbes India celebrity 100 list. Forbes India celebrity list is prepared by consolidating the estimated earnings and fame quotient gathered by assessing the print and social media reach of the given celebrity. Here we pick up <keyword id="8030144" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="top-10-richest">top 10 richest</keyword> actors from the list with a brief about each of them. 1. Akshay Kumar Further to figuring on the topmost slot on Forbes India celebrity list, Akshay Kumar, a renowned Bollywood actor is notably the only Indian to appear on the Forbes US list of World's Highest-Paid Celebrities. His 2019 earnings are estimated at ₹ 293.25 crores, while 2020 earnings not yet declared. Multiple releases that have broken several records at the box office have helped peak his earnings around this time. 2. Salman Khan Salman Khan has delivered around fourteen Rs 100 crore films. In 2019, his earnings are estimated at ₹ 229.25 crores and 2020 income is not declared yet. With only one movie released this year, Salman Khan has slipped to number three position this year from the top slot. Bharat, his famed home production has earned more than ₹ 200 crores while he could also earn ₹ 80 crores during the Big Boss season 13. 3. Amitabh Bachchan In 2003, the Time Magazine called Amitabh Bachchan the undisputed Godfather of Bollywood. In 2015, he secured one of the highest civilian awards given by India namely Padma Vibhushan. In 2019, his earnings are estimated at ₹ 239.25 crores and the latest income is yet to be declared. 4. Shah Rukh Khan During recent years, Shah Rukh Khan’s box office earnings have dwindled. Nevertheless, he ranks high among the top celebrities by virtue of his strong global following. In 2014, he secured one of the top French civilian award, 'Knight of the Legion of Honor'. In 2019, he has made an income of ₹ 124.38 crores and the latest income not declared yet. 5. Ranveer Singh Ranveer Singh’s roles in Gully Boy and Padmaavat have earned him critical acclaim too. In 2019, he has made an income of ₹ 118.2 crores and 2020 income is yet to be declared. He has released a music label called IncInk which was intended to promote the country’s hip-hop acgrese. 6. Ajay Devgn Ajay Devgn, the renowned actor and producer has won the Best Actor Award twice in 1998 and 2002 given away by the National Film awards. In 2019, his earnings are ₹ 94 crores and 020 income is yet to be declared. He has also invested ₹ 600 crores to launch cinema theaters in smaller towns. 7. RajiniKanth Rajinikanth is highly famed for his unique style, on-screen presence and punch dialogues. In 2019, two of his blockbuster movies earned him ₹ 100 crores and 2020 earnings are not yet declared. Since 2014, Rajinikanth has been regularly featuring on the Forbes India celebrity 100 list. 8. Aamir Khan Since 2017, Aamir Khan has figured three times on the Forbes India celebrity list 100. In 2019, his earnings are estimated at ₹ 85 crores and the 2020 income is yet to be declared. Aamir Khan’s Dangal produced in 2016 was declared as the Blockbuster of the decade. 9. Hrithik Roshan Hrithik Roshan’s Super 30 made ₹ 200 crore at the box office. His earnings in the year 2019 stood at ₹ 58.73 crores and the latest income is not declared yet. He too scores high on social media with 22.2 million followers on Instagram. 10. Varun Dhawan Since he debuted into the movie world in 2012, Varun Dhawan could bring out 11 hits. In 2019, his earnings stand at ₹ 33 crores and 2020 income is yet to be declared. He is also a very popular face appearing in a lot of advertisements and endorsements. See Also - <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/news/top-10-richest-people-in-the-world/articleshow/74415117.cms">Top 10 richest people in the world</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/entertainment/news/top-10-richest-actresses-of-india/articleshow/72018327.cms">Top 10 richest actress in the India</a>

Meet the top 10 richest actors in India

After coming in second on the list year last year, it seems like<a href="http://www.businessinsider.in/searchresult.cms?query=salman+khan&amp;sortorder=effectivedate"> Salman Khan</a> has had his revenge this year when he topped the<a href="http://www.forbesindia.com/lists/2016-celebrity-100/1587/all"> Forbes India list of 100 Celebrities </a>to become the no 1 <keyword id="143" type="CITY" weightage="100" keywordseo="Bollywood">Bollywood</keyword> celebrity this year with an earning of Rs 270.33 crores, courtesy his blockbuster movie <a href="http://www.businessinsider.in/bi-year-ender-here-are-2016s-top-grossing-bollywood-movies/articleshow/56116526.cms">Sultan</a>. He left behind last year's winner <a href="http://www.businessinsider.in/The-Raees-trailer-is-finally-here-and-you-wont-be-able-to-stop-looking-at-SRK/articleshow/55851255.cms">Shah Rukh Khan</a>, who came in 2nd this year with an earning of Rs 221.75 crores. In third sport is Indian cricketer <keyword id="6354486" type="PERSON" weightage="100" keywordseo="Virat-Kohli">Virat Kohli</keyword> whose earnings this year include Rs 134.44 crores, who is followed by <keyword id="2823" type="PERSON" weightage="100" keywordseo="Akshay-Kumar">Akshay Kumar</keyword>, the dependable actor. His earnings stand at Rs 203.03 crores. 
 The top 10 list also include Deepika Padukone, <keyword id="6357912" type="PERSON" weightage="100" keywordseo="amitabh-bachchan">Amitabh Bachchan</keyword>, Mahendra Singh Dhoni, Sachin Tendulkar and Priyanka Chopra. <a href="http://www.businessinsider.in/dangal-review-heres-what-bollywoods-celebrities-tweeted-about-aamir-khans-film/articleshow/56138637.cms">Aamir Khan</a>, unfortunately dropped down to the 14th spot. 
 However, the most surprising part of the list was definitely the fact that <keyword id="14509" type="PERSON" weightage="100" keywordseo="Rajinikanth">Rajinikanth</keyword> was ranked 30 in the list, with a meagre earning of Rs 35 crores. Some of the celebrities ranked above Rajinikanth include A.R Rahman, Kapil Sharma, Ranveer Singh, Sonam Kapoor, Ranbir Kapoor and Yuvraj Singh among others. 
 
Crazy, right?

It's official: Salman Khan tops Forbes India's list of 100 Celebrities of 2016

<ul><li>Virat Kohli is the first Indian celebrity to hit 50 million on Instagram. </li><li>Kohli’s net worth is $25 million, according to Forbes. </li><li>Kohli also retained the most valuable celebrity brand in India for the third time in Duff &amp; Phelps' report.</li></ul><keyword id="1523" type="COMPANY" weightage="20" keywordseo="Indian-Cricket">Indian cricket</keyword> team captain Virat Kohli became the first-ever Indian to hit 50 million followers on Instagram. Kohli known for record-breaking cricketing triumphs amassed a huge social media following beating Bollywood and political figures. Kohli had replaced the ‘captain cool’ MS Dhoni to lead the Indian cricket team, in 2014. Dhoni still has a huge fan base but his Instagram followers are at 20 million followers. Apart from popular cricketers, Kohli also popular actors like Priyanka Chopra 49.9 million by a few thousands. <keyword id="598" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Deepika-Padukone">Deepika Padukone</keyword> has 44 million followers and Kohli’s wife and top actress Anushka Sharma has 32.6 million. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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 But in the world of sports though, Kolhi might have a long way to go. Portugal’s footballer Cristiano Ronaldo— the guy with the four ‘Golden European Shoes,’ has an Insta fan base of 200 million. This is the highest of any athlete on the social media platform. Brand value and the rise to fame The millions of fans he has social media has swelled his own value along with his brand value. Due to the strong connection he has gained with millennials earned him top billing on Duff &amp; Phelps celebrity brands list. His brand value is pegged at $237.5 million in 2019 - leaving actor Akshay Kumar far behind at $104.5 million. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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 His net worth is $25 million in 2019, according to <a href="https://www.forbes.com/athletes/#367b14b655ae">Forbes</a>.Apart from his swagger and looks, Kohli became one of the few cricketers who is compared to <keyword id="6354267" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="sachin-tendulkar">Sachin Tendulkar</keyword>. Kohli has a world record of being the fastest batsman to gain 11,000 runs in ODI cricket. The aggressive batsman rose to fame when he captained India’s victorious Under-19 World Cup side in 2008 in Malaysia. He was immediately propelled into the lucrative Twenty20 tournament and since then has been the part of the IPL team <keyword id="6354506" type="COMPANY" weightage="20" keywordseo="Royal-Challengers-Bangalore">Royal Challengers Bangalore</keyword>. Kohli, later on, became the team captain in 2012 and has retained the position since then. Last year, Kohli surpassed Dhoni and became the most successful Indian Test captain. Going by the way he is winning matches and fans, he might surpass a lot more in leading India.

Virat Kohli hits a sixer on Instagram, becomes the first Indian to hit 50M followers

The <keyword id="20161413" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Indian-film-industry" source="keywords">Indian film industry</keyword> ranks among the world's largest producers. Although Hindi films traditionally hold sway over audiences, Southern language films have made notable inroads into the Hindi-speaking regions, garnering significant appreciation. In recent years, South Indian cinema has gained widespread recognition, captivating audiences nationwide with its dynamic narratives and action-packed plots. However, these films have enjoyed cult status across India for quite some time. Consequently, a surge of South Indian actors has made their mark in the list of the top 10 highest-paid Indian actors. Forbes has compiled data from IMDB to unveil the top 10 <keyword id="22030970" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="highest-paid-actors-in-India" source="Orion">highest-paid actors in India</keyword>, making for an intriguing list. <table style="border-width: initial; border-style: none;" class="redcator-table-advance"></colgroup><tbody><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;vertical-align:middle;padding:6pt 6pt 6pt 6pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Rank </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;vertical-align:middle;padding:6pt 6pt 6pt 6pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Actor Name </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;vertical-align:middle;padding:6pt 6pt 6pt 6pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Approximate Fee Charged Per Movie </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;vertical-align:middle;padding:6pt 6pt 6pt 6pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">1. </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;vertical-align:middle;padding:6pt 6pt 6pt 6pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Shah Rukh Khan </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;vertical-align:middle;padding:6pt 6pt 6pt 6pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Rs150 crores-250 crores </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;vertical-align:middle;padding:6pt 6pt 6pt 6pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">2. </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;vertical-align:middle;padding:6pt 6pt 6pt 6pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Rajinikanth </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;vertical-align:middle;padding:6pt 6pt 6pt 6pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Rs150 crores-210 crores </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;vertical-align:middle;padding:6pt 6pt 6pt 6pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">3. </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;vertical-align:middle;padding:6pt 6pt 6pt 6pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Joseph Vijay </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;vertical-align:middle;padding:6pt 6pt 6pt 6pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Rs130 crores-200 crores </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;vertical-align:middle;padding:6pt 6pt 6pt 6pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">4. </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;vertical-align:middle;padding:6pt 6pt 6pt 6pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Prabhas </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;vertical-align:middle;padding:6pt 6pt 6pt 6pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Rs100 crores-200 crores </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;vertical-align:middle;padding:6pt 6pt 6pt 6pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">5. </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;vertical-align:middle;padding:6pt 6pt 6pt 6pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Aamir Khan </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;vertical-align:middle;padding:6pt 6pt 6pt 6pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Rs100 crores-175 crores </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;vertical-align:middle;padding:6pt 6pt 6pt 6pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">6. </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;vertical-align:middle;padding:6pt 6pt 6pt 6pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Salman Khan </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;vertical-align:middle;padding:6pt 6pt 6pt 6pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Rs100 crores-150 crores </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;vertical-align:middle;padding:6pt 6pt 6pt 6pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">7. </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;vertical-align:middle;padding:6pt 6pt 6pt 6pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Kamal Haasan </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;vertical-align:middle;padding:6pt 6pt 6pt 6pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Rs100 crores-150 crores </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;vertical-align:middle;padding:6pt 6pt 6pt 6pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">8. </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;vertical-align:middle;padding:6pt 6pt 6pt 6pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Allu Arjun </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;vertical-align:middle;padding:6pt 6pt 6pt 6pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Rs100 crores-125 crores </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;vertical-align:middle;padding:6pt 6pt 6pt 6pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">9. </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;vertical-align:middle;padding:6pt 6pt 6pt 6pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Akshay Kumar </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;vertical-align:middle;padding:6pt 6pt 6pt 6pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Rs60 crores-145 crores </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;vertical-align:middle;padding:6pt 6pt 6pt 6pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">10. </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;vertical-align:middle;padding:6pt 6pt 6pt 6pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Ajith Kumar </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;vertical-align:middle;padding:6pt 6pt 6pt 6pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Rs105 crores </td></tr></tbody><tbody></tbody></table><cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="1. Shahrukh Khan" comment="subhead" text="1. Shahrukh Khan">1. Shahrukh Khan</cmsannotation> With an approximate net worth of Rs. 6300 crores, Shah Rukh Khan, often referred to as King Khan, has experienced his fair share of setbacks in his career. However, that hasn't hindered him from delivering two consecutive blockbusters in 2023, "Jawan" and "Pathaan," both surpassing Rs. 2000 crores worldwide. His latest release, "Dunki," continues to rake in significant earnings, showcasing his enduring star power. Shah Rukh Khan has painstakingly built his career, consistently shattering records and solidifying his status as the highest-paid Bollywood star. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="2. Rajinikanth" comment="subhead" text="2. Rajinikanth">2. Rajinikanth</cmsannotation> With an approximate net worth of Rs. 430 crore, Rajinikanth stands as the <keyword id="6818153" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Highest-paid-actor" source="Orion">highest-paid actor</keyword> in South India. Revered almost like a living deity in Southern India and beyond, his mere presence in a film draws enthusiastic crowds. he has predominantly worked in Tamil cinema. Rajinikanth's latest outing, "Jailer," an action comedy, proved to be a box office hit, for which he commanded a fee of Rs. 110 crores. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="3. Joseph Vijay" comment="subhead" text="3. Joseph Vijay">3. Joseph Vijay</cmsannotation> Joseph Vijay Chandrasekhar, also known as Thalapathy Vijay, ranks among the highest-paid actors in South India with an approximate net worth of Rs. 474 crores. His career, which began at the age of 10 in 1984 as a child artist in the movie "Vetri," spans over two decades. Vijay stands as one of the most reliable performers in the South Indian film industry. Among his 2023 releases are "Varisu," which raked in around Rs. 300 crore worldwide, and "Leo," grossing over Rs. 612 crore globally. Remarkably, "Leo" emerged as the highest-grossing Tamil film of 2023. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="4. Prabhas" comment="subhead" text="4. Prabhas">4. Prabhas</cmsannotation> Prabhas soared to true stardom following the release of SS Rajamouli’s historic Baahubali duology, leading to a remarkable 94 per cent surge in the actor’s net worth over the past eight years. Despite the controversial reception of his film Adipurush, his latest venture Salaar has achieved considerable success, boasting a domestic net collection of Rs369.37 crore. This surpasses Rajinikanth’s Jailer, which stands at a net of Rs348.55 crore, firmly establishing Prabhas's enduring influence in the industry. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="5. Aamir Khan" comment="subhead" text="5. Aamir Khan">5. Aamir Khan</cmsannotation> Renowned for his meticulous approach to film roles, Aamir Khan has garnered a dedicated fan base, earning him the moniker ‘Mr. Perfectionist’ for his unwavering commitment to excellence. While his recent release, Laal Singh Chaddha in 2022, didn't achieve significant success, his upcoming project, Sitaare Zameen Par, slated for a 2024 holiday season release, continues his tradition of delivering fan-favorite hits like Dangal, PK, and 3 Idiots. This consistent track record has contributed to Khan's substantial net worth, currently estimated at Rs1862 crore. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="6. Salman Khan" comment="subhead" text="6. Salman Khan">6. Salman Khan</cmsannotation> With a substantial fan base, Salman Khan has transitioned from the romantic roles of the 1990s to the endearing 'bhai' of recent times. His cinematic evolution has propelled him to become one of the highest-paid Indian actors. Notably, his latest blockbuster, Tiger 3, has amassed over Rs466.63 crore worldwide, contributing to Khan's estimated net worth of Rs2900 crore. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="7. Kamal Kaasan" comment="subhead" text="7. Kamal Kaasan">7. Kamal Kaasan</cmsannotation> Kamal Hassan, a prominent figure from South India, boasts an impressive filmography of around 220 movies across multiple languages. Despite no releases in 2023, fans are eagerly awaiting his collaboration with director Mani Ratnam for KH 234, contributing to his estimated net worth of approximately Rs150 crore. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="8. Allu Arjun" comment="subhead" text="8. Allu Arjun">8. Allu Arjun</cmsannotation> Arjun gained nationwide recognition for his lead role in Pushpa: The Rise, a highly acclaimed Telugu film released in 2021. With an estimated net worth of approximately Rs350 crore, his upcoming film is anticipated to break box office records with the sequel of Pushpa, slated for release in 2024. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="9. Akshay Kumar" comment="subhead" text="9. Akshay Kumar">9. Akshay Kumar</cmsannotation> Known for his impeccable comic timing in films like Hera Pheri and Bhool Bhulaiyaa, Akshay Kumar has also taken on roles in socially relevant movies such as Toilet: Ek Prem Katha and Padman. Despite no major hits in 2023, his guest appearance in OMG 2 contributed to its global earnings of approximately Rs 221 crore. With an estimated net worth of around Rs2500 crore, Kumar continues to leave his mark on Bollywood. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="10. Ajith Kumar" comment="subhead" text="10. Ajith Kumar">10. Ajith Kumar</cmsannotation> Kumar, another prominent South Indian actor among the highest-paid, garnered praise for his role in the 2023 film Thunivu, captivating audiences with his performance. The movie raked in a total of Rs130 crores in the Indian market. With an estimated net worth of around Rs196 crore, Kumar continues to make waves in the industry. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Frequently asked questions" comment="subhead" text="Frequently asked questions">Frequently asked questions</cmsannotation> 1. What is Shah Rukh Khan's approximate net worth, and what recent successes has he had? Shah Rukh Khan's approximate net worth is Rs. 6300 crores. He delivered two consecutive blockbusters in 2023, "Jawan" and "Pathaan," both surpassing Rs. 2000 crores worldwide. His latest release, "Dunki," continues to rake in significant earnings. 2. Who is Rajinikanth, and why is he revered in Southern India? Rajinikanth is a highly revered actor, almost considered a living deity in Southern India. He has predominantly worked in Tamil cinema and commands enthusiastic crowds due to his iconic status. 3. What are some notable films in Joseph Vijay's career, and how successful have they been? Joseph Vijay, also known as Thalapathy Vijay, has had a prolific career spanning over two decades. Notable films include "Varisu," which grossed around Rs. 300 crore worldwide, and "Leo," which grossed over Rs. 612 crore globally, emerging as the highest-grossing Tamil film of 2023. 4. How did Prabhas achieve stardom, and what recent successes has he had? Prabhas gained stardom following the success of SS Rajamouli’s Baahubali duology. Despite mixed reception for his film Adipurush, his recent venture Salaar achieved considerable success, boasting a domestic net collection of Rs369.37 crore. 5. What is Aamir Khan's reputation in the film industry, and what upcoming project is he involved in? Aamir Khan is renowned for his meticulous approach to film roles, earning him the moniker ‘Mr. Perfectionist’. His upcoming project, "Sitaare Zameen Par," slated for a 2024 release, continues his tradition of delivering fan-favorite hits like Dangal, PK, and 3 Idiots. SEE ALSO: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/meet-the-top-10-richest-actors-in-india/articleshow/69645149.cms" data-type="tilCustomLink" target="_blank">top 10 richest actors in India</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/entertainment/news/top-10-richest-actresses-of-india/articleshow/72018327.cms" data-type="tilCustomLink" target="_blank">Top 10 richest actress in India</a>

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