Tollywood Top Heros Remuneration & salaries

With Telugu cinema gaining international recognition across the globe, A-listers in T-town are enjoying an enviable status in the film industry.

Tollywood is ruled by star kids these days and their films rake in the moolah.
Take a look at the most famous Telugu actors and their salaries.

MAHESH BABU

After starting off his career as a child artiste, Mahesh Babu went on to become a hero, just like his father Krishna. He commands a huge fan following in Telugu-speaking states and is one of the most sought after actors in Tollywood.

Mahesh Babu openly stated that he has been disappointing his fans by churning out underwhelming films like Brahmotsavam and Spyder.

As expected, his recently-released Bharat Ane Nenu shattered box-office records on its opening day and is continuing its dream run. He is one of the highest paid actors in Tollywood, with a remuneration of Rs 18 crore.

JR NTR

The actor’s films that came out in the last couple of years, have all become huge hits and he ended up earning Rs 18 crore to Rs 20 crore per film. Though Jr NTR heavily relies on commercial cinema, his last couple of films such as Nannaku Prematho, Janatha Garage and Jai Lava Kusa had important social messages.

His remuneration is likely to increase, given that he will be working with Trivikram Srinivas and SS Rajamouli this year.

PAWAN KALYAN

It has been over 22 years since Pawan Kalyan made his acting debut, and today, with 23 films in his filmography, he is one of the biggest Tollywood stars. With just one release in 2017, he has earned a whopping Rs 18 crore for the film.

His Agnyaathavasi, which hit the theatres in 2018, failed to rake in profits. But the craze for Pawan Kalyan doesn’t seem to die at all, even when the actor is busy with his political career.

PRABHAS

Fondly called Tollwyood’s Darling, Prabhas’s fame sky-rocketed after the success of the Baahubali series. According to a few reports, he was paid a whopping Rs 25 crore for Baahubali: The Conclusion.

With Saaho and an untitled Hindi film on the cards, Prabhas has already beaten the likes of Mahesh Babu and Pawan Kalyan.

ALLU ARJUN

With his Sarrainodu becoming the most watched Hindi dubbed film in India, his next project Duvvada Jagannadham was declared a huge hit as it earned USD135 million (Rs 900 crore) worldwide.

Apart from films, he also appeared in commercials which contributed to his Rs 14 crore remuneration per film. The actor is now gearing up for the release of Naa Peru Surya Naa Illu India, which is scheduled to release on May 4, 2018.

RAM CHARAN

Having lasted a decade in this industry, Ram Charan had acted in ten films, out of which nine films were declared hits. Apart from acting in films, he also produced his father’s comeback film Khaidi No 150.

According to reports, he charges Rs 10 crore to Rs 14 crore for a movie. It might increase in future, as he will be seen in a multi-starrer directed by SS Rajamouli.

RAVI TEJA

Known as the Mass Maharaja of Tollywood, Ravi Teja relies mostly on commercial potboilers. Even though he has churned out a few duds like his recent film Touch Chesi Chudu, his career seems unscathed.

Reportedly, he charges Rs 10 crore per film.