Top 10 Biggest & Highest Paid Actors in Tamil AKA Kollywood Cinema In 2023

Here are the top 10 highest-earning actors in Tamil Cinema (Kollywood) for 2023

Vijay – INR 125 Crores per Film

Vijay, widely known as "Thalapathy" in the Tamil film industry, commands a substantial fee of approximately INR 125 crores per movie. His dynamic performances and massive fan following have contributed to the success of films like "Master" (2021) and the upcoming "Varisu" (2023).

Recent Films featuring Thalapathy Vijay:

1. "Leo" (2024)
2. "Vaarisu" (2023) - Average
3. "Beast" (2022) - Average
4. "Master" (2021) - Blockbuster

Rajinikanth – INR 120 Crores per Film

Rajinikanth, also known as "Thalaiva" and "Superstar," remains a prominent figure in Tamil cinema, earning around INR 120 crores per movie. His recent ventures include "Annaatahe" (2021) and "Petta" (2019).

Recent Films featuring Rajinikanth:

1. "Jailer" (Soon)
2. "Annaatahe" (2021) - Semi Hit
3. "Darbar" (2020) - Semi Hit
4. "Petta" (2019) - Super Hit

Ajith Kumar – INR 115 Crores per Film

Ajith Kumar, a celebrated actor and race car driver, commands a significant fee of INR 115 crores per movie. His recent successes include "Valimai" (2022) and "Viswasam" (2019).

Recent Films featuring Ajith Kumar:

1. "Thunivu" (2023) - Average
2. "Valimai" (2022) - Hit
3. "Nerkonda Paarvai" (2019) - Super Hit
4. "Viswasam" (2019) - Blockbuster

Kamal Haasan – INR 110 Crores per Film

Kamal Haasan, a versatile actor, director, and politician, commands a fee of INR 110 crores for each film. His recent hits include "Vikram" (2022) and "Papanasam" (2015).

Recent Films featuring Kamal Haasan:

1. "Indian 2" (Not announced)
2. "Vikram" (2022) - Super Hit
3. "Vishwaroop II" (2018) - Flop
4. "Cheekati Rajyam" (2015) - Hit

Suriya – INR 50 Crores per Film

Suriya, a versatile actor, demands INR 50 crores for each film. Notable recent films include "Soorarai Pottru" (2020) and "Jai Bhim" (2021).

Recent Films featuring Suriya:

1. "Suriya 42" (Not announced)
2. "Thaana Serndha Kootam" (2017) - Average
3. "NGK" (2019) - Flop
4. "Soorarai Pottru" (2020) - Blockbuster

Dhanush – INR 45 Crores per Film

Dhanush, a renowned actor, commands a fee of almost INR 45 crores per movie. His recent projects include "Jagame Thandhiram" (2021) and "Atrangi Re" (2021).

Recent Films featuring Dhanush:

1. "Jagame Thandhiram" (2021) - Tamil
2. "Atrangi Re" (2021) - Hindi
3. "Maaran" (2022) - Tamil

Sivakarthikeyan – INR 35 Crores per Film

Sivakarthikeyan, known for his entertaining roles, earns about INR 35 crores for each film. Recent movies include "Doctor" (2021) and "Don" (2022).

Recent Films featuring Sivakarthikeyan:

1. "Doctor" (2021) - Blockbuster
2. "Don" (2022) - Hit
3. "Prince" (2022) - Flop

Vikram – INR 30 Crores per Film

Vikram, a powerful actor, receives nearly INR 30 crores for each movie. His recent hits include "Ponniyin Selvan" (2022) and "Mahaan" (2022).

Recent Films featuring Vikram:

1. "Ponniyin Selvan" (2022) - Tamil
2. "Mahaan" (10-Feb-22) - Tamil
3. "Kadaram Kondan" (19-Jul-19) - Tamil

Vijay Sethupathi – INR 20 Crores per Film

Vijay Sethupathi, a versatile actor, earns about 20 crores for each movie. Recent projects include "Kadaisi Vivasayi" (2022) and "Kaathuvaakula Rendu Kaadhal" (2022).

Recent Films featuring Vijay Sethupathi:

1. "Kadaisi Vivasayi" (2022) - Flop
2. "Kaathuvaakula Rendu Kaadhal" (2022) - Semi Hit
3. "Maamanithan" (2022) - Average

Karthi – INR 15 Crores per Film

Karthi, a successful actor, demands INR 15 crores for each movie. Recent films include "Sulthan" (2021) and "Ponniyin Selvan: I" (2022).

Recent Films featuring Karthi:

1. "Kaithi" (2019) - Blockbuster
2. "Thambi" (2019) - Average
3. "Sulthan" (2021) - Hit

Silambarasan – INR 10-15 Crores per Film

Silambarasan, also known as Simbu, commands a fee ranging from 10 to 15 crores per movie. Recent hits include "Maanaadu" (2021) and "Maha" (2022).

Recent Films featuring Silambarasan:

1. "Maanaadu" (2021) - Blockbuster
2. "Maha" (2022) - Flop

Jayam Ravi – INR 10-15 Crores per Film

Jayam Ravi, with expertise in martial arts and Bharatanatyam, earns between 10 to 15 crores for each movie.