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<ul><li>Rajkumar Hirani’s 3 Idiots is the movie which most people want to be made into a franchise.</li><li><keyword id="1671" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="shah-rukh-khan" source="Orion">Shah Rukh Khan</keyword> dominated the list with four of his movies making it to the top 10.</li><li>The audience also picked movies like <keyword id="20062" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="hera-pheri" source="Orion">Hera Pheri</keyword> where the sequel was not successful at the box office. </li></ul>Shah Rukh Khan’s blockbusters this year — Jawan and <keyword id="12756474" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="pathaan" source="Orion">Pathaan</keyword> — have left the audiences longing for more. They, along with his earlier super hits <keyword id="21125" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="chak-de" source="Orion">Chak De</keyword> and <keyword id="227940" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="chennai-express" source="Orion">Chennai Express</keyword>, feature in the list of movies that have the most franchise potential, says a report by Ormax. The top most popular pick of the audience, however, is Rajkumar Hirani’s 3 Idiots ( 85% of the audience voted for it). The movie released in 2009 was a superhit starring Aamir Khan, Madhavan and Sharman Joshi and loosely based on Chetan Bhagat’s Five Point Someone. The survey conducted amongst 3,000 Hindi-film goers analyzed films released between January 1990 to September 2023. The report which picked the top 100 movies, is based on audience equity. Ormax believes that franchises have a long way to go in the Hindi film industry. “Franchise films have been a dominant force driving the growth and stability for Hollywood over the past two decades. The contribution of franchise films to the Hindi theatrical domestic box office has grown from a mere 17% in 2019 to 45% in 2023,” said Sanket Kulkarni, head of business development (theatrical), Ormax Media. Hollywood has made popular movie franchises be it Justice League, Marvel, Star Wars and more. It also has long-running franchises like Fast and the Furious as well as Scream. The Indian film industry has recently kickstarted the trend with the highly successful Bahubali series as well as KGF. Top Bollywood movie franchises (current &amp; potential) <table style="border-width: initial; border-style: none;"></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;">Movie </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;">Audience rating (%) </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;">3 Idiots </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;">85% </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;">Chennai Express </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;">71% </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;">Hera Pheri </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;">70% </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;">Jawan </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></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;">Drishyam </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></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;">Uri: The Surgical Strike </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;">65% </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;">Gadar </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;">64% </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;">Chak De! India </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;">64% </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;">Dhoom </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;">64% </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;">Pathaan </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;">63% </td></tr></tbody></table>Source: Ormax Old franchises that have juice left This includes movies that have made franchises also. The audience also picked popular franchises of Gadar, which recently had a second superhit sequel this year. Then there was also Dhoom where three movies have been made starring John Abraham, Hrithik Roshan and Aamir Khan as protagonists. They also picked Sunil Shetty, Akshay Kumar and Paresh Rawal starrer Hera Pheri, even as its sequel bombed at the box office. Surprisingly, none of Rohit Shetty’s action films with a cop universe like Singham and Simmba feature in the list. But Ajay Devgn’s Drishyam, which is an adaptation of a Malayalam movie of the same name, made the cut. The other movie that made the cut is Vicky Kaushal’s Uri: The Surgical Strike. “As the theatrical landscape increasingly leans toward event-driven films, choosing the right film to expand or initiate the franchise can go a long way in creating a powerful theatrical product,” said Kulkarni. 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Audiences want more sequels: SRK’s Pathaan, Jawan and Chak De hold the most franchise potential

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? 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<ul><li>Prime Minister Narendra Modi's thanked Alia Bhatt, Aayushman Khurana, Madhuri Dixit, Tata Group, Coal India and others for their contribution to <keyword id="8972802" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="pm-cares">PM CARES</keyword>.</li><li>Prime Minister Narendra Modi's mother Heeraben Modi donates ₹25,000 from her personal savings to PM CARES Fund</li><li>Around 2,56,000 employees from India's largest bank, State Bank of India (<keyword id="13222" type="CITY" weightage="20" keywordseo="SBI">SBI</keyword>) have decided to pledge their salary to Prime Minister’s Citizen Assistance and Relief in Emergency Situations (PM-CARES) Fund. The total sum amounts to ₹100 crore.</li><li>The Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative Limited (IFFCO) has decided to donate ₹25 crore.</li><li>The National Agricultural Coorperative Markering Federation (NAFED) had donated ₹5 crore.</li><li>Jindal Steel and Power (JSP) made a contribution of ₹25 crore.</li></ul>Prime Minister thanked Alia Bhatt, Aayushman Khurana, Madhuri Dixit, Karan Johar and others from the film fraternity is a tweet for their support towards the newly-formed Prime Minister’s Citizen Assistance and Relief in Emergency Situations (PM-CARES) Fund. 
	<div type="twitter" handle="narendramodi" handlename="Narendra Modi" image="http://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/1134082549041393672/QbihPzrL_normal.png" favoritecount="13613" retweetcount="1904" status="Every effort counts, every contribution matters. I thank leading film personalities @MadhuriDixit, @bhumipednekar,… https://t.co/F7vuQhM66c" createdat="1585674560000" id="1245035461761892352"></div>



 He also threw a shout out to government-owned enterprises like Coal India, the Ministry of External Affairs and the Wives Welfare Association for showing leadership and compassion during the Coronavirus outbreak and their collective contributions to the fund. 
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 Modi also acknowledged Tata Group's contribution of ₹500 crore and thanked Ratan Tata for his gesture. 
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 List of everyone who donated to PM CARES Fund Modi's mother, Heeraben Modi, who is currently 95 years old, donated ₹25,000 from her personal savings to PM CARES. In an interview, Modi once said that Heeraben was the pillar in his life and has played a crucial part in his success. <div type="image" title="baimodi_edited" msid="74915240" hostid="261" caption="&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Prime Minister Narendra Modi&amp;#39;s mother Hiraba donates ₹25,000 from her personal savings to PM CARES Fund&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"></div>

 The Dalai Lama also announced that he's announced that he will donating to PM CARES through the Dalai Lama Trust, although he did not disclose the amount. "As a token of my sympathy and support, I am making a donation from Dalia Lama Trust to the PM CARES Fund set up to provide relief during crises such as this," he said. Employees from India's largest bank, the State Bank of India (SBI) have also pledged to donate two days' salary to the PM-CARES Fund. The collective effort from around 2,56,000 employees with amount to ₹100 crore. The Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative Limited (IFFCO) is donating ₹25 crore to PM-CARES as well as conducting ground donation drivers in villages across the country. In Delhi, the National Agricultural Cooperative Market Federation of India (NAFED) wrote out a cheque of ₹5 crore to the fund. India's richest man <keyword id="3820" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Mukesh-Ambani">Mukesh Ambani</keyword> is also in the mix having pleded ₹500 crore ($66.4 million) to PM-CARES through his company, <keyword id="6355199" type="ORGANIZATION" weightage="20" keywordseo="reliance-industries">Reliance Industries</keyword>. In comparison, Ambani's net worth is a whopping $39.9 billion. According to the company, this money will go towards sponsoring 5 million free meals over the next 10 days. PM cares donations by celebrities Actor Anushka Sharma and Cricketer <keyword id="6354486" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="virat-kohli">Virat Kohli</keyword> pledged their support earlier today, March 30 to help "ease the pain of fellow citizens." 
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
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 Actor Kartik Aryan also took to Twitter to announce that he is pledging ₹1 crore in fight against Coronavirus in India. 
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
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 T-Series Bhushan Kumar announced that the company has pledged ₹11 crore to the PM-CARES Fund on March 29. Kabir Singh producer Murad Khetani also stepped forward to pledge ₹25 lakh to the PM-CARES Fund and another ₹25 lakh to the Maharashtra Relief Fund. 
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
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 <keyword id="2823" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Akshay-Kumar">Akshay Kumar</keyword>, known for his blockbuster hits like Kesari, Pad Man, and Hera Pheri, pledged to donated ₹25 crore from his savings to the newly formed Prime Minister’s Citizen Assistance and Relief in Emergency Situations Fund (<a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/india/news/narendra-modi-announces-new-fund-pmcares-for-people-to-donate-towards-govt-fight-against-coronavirus/articleshow/74863818.cms">PM-CARES</a>). 
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
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 Actor Sonam Kapoor followed a more subtle approach by lauding the initaitive and confirming that she will be be making a donation. However, did not disclose the amount. 
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
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 Others like Priyanka Chopra and husband Nick Jonas, Sara Ali Khan, R Madhavan and Katrina Kaif followed the same approach. PM CARES donations by singers Punjabi singer Guru Randhawa announced a ₹20 lakh pledge and asked people to “help each other” during these trying times. His contemporary Diljit Dosangh, also pledged to donate ₹20 lakh. 
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	<div type="twitter" handle="GuruOfficial" handlename="Guru Randhawa" image="http://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/1239256783408906240/iMVG7uJ3_normal.jpg" favoritecount="3936" retweetcount="961" status="I pledge to contribute Rs 20 lacs from my savings to @narendramodi sir’s PM-CARES Fund. Let’s help each other 🙏🏻 I… https://t.co/n7J308xt7d" createdat="1585402078000" id="1243892590467936256"></div>
















 PM CARES donations from sportsmen From the sporting arena, Indian cricketer Suresh Raina is donating ₹52 lakh but only ₹31 lakh is going towards the PM-CARES fund. The other ₹21 lakh is going to Raina’s home state, Uttar Pradesh, towards the chief minister’s Disaster Relief Fund. "That's a brilliant fifty," Modi responded to Raina's contribution. Soon after, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) also pledged ₹51 crore to the fund. 
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
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 Pledge campaigns for donations to PM CARES Organisations like PhonePe and Motiwal Oswal are also doing their part during this time of crisis. The online payments platform PhonePe has launched a ₹100 crore pledge campaign in which they will add ₹10 to everyone’s donation. "This will inspire and enable a number number of Indian to donate to PM-CARES," according to Modi. 
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	<div type="twitter" handle="PhonePe_" handlename="PhonePe" image="http://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/1228394203421372416/4X3QZazb_normal.jpg" favoritecount="261" retweetcount="102" status="Join our #100CrorePledge &amp; donate to the PMCARES FUND using contactless UPI payments. Remember no contribution is t… https://t.co/b6Z4yD3rMh" createdat="1585405072000" id="1243905146087542785"></div>









































 Paytm, the online payment platform led by Vijay Shekhar Sharma, followed suit with its own ₹500 crore pledge. 
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	<div type="twitter" handle="vijayshekhar" handlename="Stay Home, Stay Safe" image="http://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/813598012173754368/MnHjJnCv_normal.jpg" favoritecount="18358" retweetcount="3731" status="We at @Paytm are aiming ₹500 crore towards PM CARES Fund. Not just when you donate on Paytm, we will add up to ₹1… https://t.co/vPXt3hlqAO" createdat="1585412377000" id="1243935786338115584"></div>





































 Indian companies donate to PM CARES Banking magnate Uday Kotak announced that he will be donating ₹25 crore out of his own saving and another ₹25 crore on behalf of Kotak Mahindra Bank. "It's time to protect lives and livelihood," he said. 
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
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 L&amp;T, the Mumbai-based multinational, also announced a donation of ₹150 crore in addition to setting aside ₹500 crore to support its 1,60,000 contract workers. Pradeep and Pankaj Rathod from the Cello Group, known for its glassware, bottles and tiffin-ware, donated ₹3.5 crore to the fund. "Such support from the world of commerce and industry is extremely valuable," said Modi. The online stock trading platform, Motilal Oswal, is donating ₹5 crore to the PM-CARES Fund. According to Oswal, “Health is wealth.” Jindals' JSW Group, led by Sajjan Jindal, contibuted over ₹100 crore to the national Coronavirus fund to help in the relief efforts. 
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
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	<div type="twitter" handle="ParthJindal11" handlename="Parth Jindal" image="http://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/531456067004542976/gW2LzOKD_normal.jpeg" favoritecount="4382" retweetcount="1093" status="Chairman of the @TheJSWGroup and chairperson of @JSWFoundation Papa @sajjanjindal and Ma @SangitaSJindal have dec… https://t.co/8JFTWpUs5E" createdat="1585463852000" id="1244151689713778689"></div>





































 The ayurvedic consumer goods company Patanjali, founded by Baba Ramdev, has given ₹25 crore to the PM CARES Fund and set up five quarantine centers for those who have testing positive for Coronavirus. Indian tech giant Infosys, will be donating ₹100 crore through the Infosys Foundation, the company's arm for philanthropic efforts. Branches of government doing their part National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) officials are putting up one day's salary towards PM CARES. Coal India Limited (CIL) has pledged ₹220 crore and NLC India has promised ₹25 crore. All of Indian Railway's employees have pledged one day's salary to the newly-formed Prime Minister’s Citizen Assistance and Relief in Emergency Situations (PM-CARES) Fund, according to union minister Piyush Goyal. Collectively, the contribution will amount to ₹151 crore from Indian Railways Ministry. Similarly all of the employees of the Airport Authority of India (AAI) collectively raised ₹20 crore to do their part during the crisis. 
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
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 Indian President Ram Nath Kovind has also pledged one month of his salary towards the fund that will help fight the Coroanvirus pandemic in India. 
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
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 The Indian Administrative Services (IAS) Association is contributing ₹21 lakh and has encouraged its members to donate a day’s salary as well. 
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
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 Members of other branches of the government like the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) are also donating one to two day’s salary in the fight against Coronavirus in India. Officials from the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) have also pledged one-day's salary to PM-CARES. 
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
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 Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CIBC) has pledged to donate ₹8 crore, and the Sports Authority of India has promised ₹76 lakh. See also: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/india/news/narendra-modi-announces-new-fund-pmcares-for-people-to-donate-towards-govt-fight-against-coronavirus/articleshow/74863818.cms">Narendra Modi announces new fund for people to donate towards govt fight against coronavirus</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/india/news/ratan-tata-donates-500-crore-for-covid-19-for-testing-kits-and-protective-gear-for-health-workers/articleshow/74862906.cms">Ratan Tata donates ₹500 crore for Covid-19 for testing kits and protective gear for health workers</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/startups/news/zomato-collects-1-5-crore-in-17-hours-to-feed-daily-wagers-who-are-out-of-work/articleshow/74806506.cms">Zomato collects ₹1.5 crore in 17 hours to feed daily wagers who are out of work</a>

PM Modi thanks Alia Bhatt, Tata Group, Aayushman Khurana and others for supporting PM CARES

June is at the fag end and we almost have a mid-year report card of Bollywood. Though the year started on a dismal note, it picked up towards May and June. 
 
This year, January was like a drought month and even movies starring big names did not interest the audience. As Arjun Kapoor and Sonakshi Sinha starrer-'Tevar'- failed to take off, even the Horrex (horror + sex) formula did not work out for ‘Alone’ and ‘Khamoshiyan’. 
 
Other movies that released in January and failed to make a mark included Sonam Kapoor-starrer ‘Dolly Ki Doli’, 'Sharafat Gayi Tel Lene', ‘Crazy Cukkad Family’, ‘Hawaizaada’ among others. 
 
The only respite that the Bollywood lovers got was from Akshay Kumar’s ‘Baby’, which also became the first movie of 2015 to enter the Rs 100 crore club. 
 
But the jinx did not end in January as February continued to bring more bad news for the industry. 
 
The big shocker came in the form of ‘Shamitabh’. The movie, starring Amitabh Bachchan and Dhanush, was directed by R Balki, the maker who has given us movies like Pa and Cheeni Kum. 
 
Later in the month, ‘Roy’ released, which recorded a good start but by weekend the movie fizzled out. Most trade pundits pegged the crucial India-Pakistan match at the World Cup as the reason for the drop of sales on Sunday but the movie could not recover much post this phase also because of negative word of mouth. 
 
Thankfully, later in the same month we had movies like ‘Badlapur’ and ‘Dum Laga Ke Haisha’. Both managed to gather decent collections at the Box Office. In fact, ‘Dum Laga Ke Haisha’ was a complete surprise package and managed to pull crowds even in its third week . 
 
March threw a mixed bag as Anushka Sharma starrer 'NH-10' received critical acclaim. April again was a dry month as Bollywood had nothing to offer that could have clicked with the Bolly buffs. 
 
However, Bollywood saw a turnaround in May. It started on a high note with Akshay Kumar starrer ‘Gabbar is Back’, which went to collect Rs 86.55 crore at the Box Office. This was followed by Deepika Padukone, Amitabh Bachchan and Irrfan Khan’s 'Piku', which struck a right chord with the audience and collected Rs 111 crore worldwide. 
 
Later in the month, Kangana Ranaut wowed the audience with her spectacular acting in ‘Tanu Weds Manu Returns’. As per reports, the movie managed to collect Rs 190.87 crore worldwide. Given that the movie was made with Rs 31 crore budget, it stood out and is the most profitable movie of 2015 till date. 
 
But, the disappointment came from ‘Bombay Velvet’. Everybody had high hopes from Ranbir Kapoor’s flick but it fell flat. 
 
The momentum seems to continue with ‘Dil Dhadakne Do’ and ‘ABCD 2’. ‘Dil Dhadakne Do’ has managed Rs 37.05 crore in the first weekend and is holding the fort well. Also ABCD 2, sequel of ABCD, managed to get the biggest opening for 2015 and continues to do a good business over the week. 
 
The later half will see a slew of big- starrer movies such as Salman Khan starrer ‘Bajrangi Bhaijaan’, Vikas Bahl of Queen fame’s ‘Shaandaar’, ‘Singh is Bling’ featuring Akshay Kumar, Nikhil Advani’s ‘Katti Batti’, Aishwarya Rai’s comeback movie ‘Jazbaa’ and also ‘Dilwale’ in which fans will see Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol paired together. In addition, there will also be a third installment of ‘Hate Story’, ‘Hera Pheri’ and ‘Kya Kool Hai Hum’ to look forward to. 
 
Commenting on the movie sentiment of 2015, Komal Nahata, Trade Analyst shared, “It has been a good 2015 so far. Sure there were some upsets in the start of the year but May has been extremely kind and the rest of the year looks really promising." 
 
We hope that the forthcoming movies get the cash ringer buzzing for Bollywood and we continue to see some entertaining movies in the latter half of the year. 
 
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