May 07, 2026

Shreya Pandey

Is Trisha The Highest Paid South Indian Actress? A Look At Her Fees Vs Samantha, Rashmika Mandanna And Nayanthara


Ever since rumours of her alleged link-up with Vijay, social media interest has heightened in the personal life of Trisha. Netizens have been curious about her age, past romance and net worth. 

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Trisha has appeared in 60-80 movies in her two-decade-long career. Netizens are now wondering if she is highest paid actress in the industry. 

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As per numerous media reports, the actress charges ₹10-13 crores for a film, making her one of the highest-paid South Indian actresses. 

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Labelled as ‘National Crush’ and part of hit movies like Animal and Pushpa, Rashmika Mandanna also takes home a hefty paycheck between ₹10-13 crore, as per reports. 

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‘Lady Superstar’ Nayanthara is reportedly the highest paid among her peers. While her exact fee remains unknown, publications suggest she took home ₹10 crore for Jawan.

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Sai Pallavi usually charges ₹5 crore per project, according to reports. However, viral speculations claim that she might take home much more for Ramayana. 

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Samantha Ruth Prabhu, who boasts an estimated net worth of ₹110 crore, also takes home nearly ₹10 crore for a movie. 

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Another popular South Indian actress who plays pivotal roles across industries is Pooja Hegde. She reportedly charges around Rs 5 crore per film. 

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