Who in Bollywood has the potential to surpass Deepika Padukone and become the highest-paid star? With the ever-changing dynamics of the industry, who do you think that could be?

From Deepika Padukone to Katrina Kaif, several Bollywood actresses have showcased exceptional acting skills and commanded presence on the silver screen, earning immense popularity and commercial success

 Katrina Kaif, Deepika Padukone and Alia Bhatt (Instagram)

Mumbai: In the Indian film industry, where talent and stardom often go hand in hand, there are a few actresses who have not only captured the hearts of millions but have also become the highest-paid stars in the country.

From Deepika Padukone to Katrina Kaif, these remarkable women have showcased exceptional acting skills and commanded presence on the silver screen, earning immense popularity and commercial success. But do you know who is the current highest paid leading lady of Bollywood? Keep read to know.

Highest Paid Bollywood Actress

According to IMDb, Deepika Padukone currently holds the title of the highest-paid actress in India. Her journey in Bollywood began with the film ‘Om Shanti Om’ in 2007, and since then, she has risen to become one of the industry’s most sought-after actresses. Notably, for her role in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s ‘Padmaavat,’ she received a fee of Rs. 13 crores, surpassing her male co-stars who were paid Rs. 10 crores. This groundbreaking achievement made her the first Indian actress to reach such a milestone. Today, her fee per movie ranges from Rs. 15 to 30 crores.

Top 15 List

For the fans and industry enthusiasts, here’s the full list of the top 15 highest-paid Bollywood actresses in India and their remuneration per movie.

Name Of The Actress
Remuneration Per Movie

1.
Deepika Padukone
15cr to 30cr per movie

2.
Kangana Ranaut
15cr to 27cr per movie

3.
Priyanka Chopra Jonas
15cr to 25cr per movie

4.
Katrina Kaif
15cr to 25cr per movie

5.
Alia Bhatt
10cr to 20cr per movie

6.
Kareena Kapoor Khan
8cr to 18cr per movie

7.
Shraddha Kapoor
7cr to 15cr per movie

8.
Vidya Balan
8cr to 14cr per movie

9.
Anushka Sharma
8cr to 12cr per movie

10.
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan
10cr per movie

11.
Kriti Sanon
5cr to 11cr per movie

12.
Taapsee Pannu
5cr to 11cr per movie

13.
Rani Mukerji
8cr per movie

14.
Sonam Kapoor
8cr per movie

15.
Janhvi Kapoor
4cr to 10cr per movie