Kollywood, the vibrant Tamil film industry, has been home to many glamours and multi-talented actresses. Over the years, several actresses have not only won hearts with their performances but also built impressive fortunes through acting, endorsements, businesses, and brand associations. Let’s take a look at the top five richest actresses in Kollywood.
- Jyothika
Jyothika has been a prominent name in Kollywood since the early 2000s. She is known for her many versatile roles and graceful screen presence. After taking a break from acting post-marriage, she made a strong comeback with women-centric films like 36 Vayadhinile and Raatchasi.
Actress Jyothika is also a co-producer in many of the films made by Suriya’s production companyt, 2D Entertainment. A large part of her wealth has been generated through both acting and business ventures with her husband. Her Net worth is estimated around 300 Crores INR.
- Nayanthara
Actress Nayanthara, often referred to as the “Lady Superstar” of South Indian cinema, is considered the richest actress in Kollywood as of now. With a career spanning over 20 years, she has acted in many blockbuster Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam films. Her fees per film reportedly range from 5 to 10 crore. Recent reports says that Nayan charged 4 crore for 50 second advertisement.
Apart from acting, she earns significantly through brand endorsements and her own production house, Rowdy Pictures. Nayanthara has also invested in real estate. Recently, she was seen alongside Shah Rukh Khan in Jawan, which added to her pan-India popularity. Nayanthar net worth estimated as 200 crore INR.
- Trisha Krishnan
Trisha has had a long and successful run in the Tamil and Telugu film industries, she is also known as South Quen. Trisha known for her charming performances in films like 96, Varsham, and Ghilli, she commands a strong fan base. After her come back she earns around 2 to 3 crore per film and is frequently approached for brand advertisements too.
Her investments in real estate and luxury items are well-known. Trisha has remained a favorite for many directors and continues to sign high-profile projects. Her net worth is estimated around 110 Crores INR.
- Tamannaah Bhatia
Although Tamannaah started her career in Hindi films, she gained massive fame in the South, especially in Tamil an Telugu Movies. Her roles in movies like Paiyaa, Ayan, and Baahubali (pan-India success) brought her very enormous commercial success. She charges around 2 to 5 crore per film, depending on the project.
Not only movies she has been the face of many beauty and lifestyle brands in and around india. In recent years, her income has also been boosted by appearances in web series and endorsements. Her net worth is estimated around 80 to 105 crores INR.
- Anushka Shetty
Anushka Shetty is another top actress known for her powerful performances in both Tamil and Telugu Movies. Her performance in films like Arundhati and Baahubali helped elevate her status as one of the most bankable stars. She charges a high fee per film and maintains a low public profile. A significant part of her wealth has been earned through high-budget films and long-term investments. Her net worth is estimated around 80 to 100 crores INR.
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