Kiara Advani’s Toxic Remuneration vs Rashmika & Pooja Hegde — Who’s Winning The Pay Wars?

Kiara Advani, who is expecting her first baby with Siddharth Malhotra, has been paid a bomb to act in Rocking Star Yash's upcoming movie Toxic: A Fairytale for Grownups.

Kiara Advani's Salary For Toxic

Kiara Advani is making waves in the industry, not just with her performances but also with her skyrocketing paycheck! If the latest reports are to be believed, the multilingual actress, who began her acting journey, has got Rs. 15 crore remuneration to pair up with Yash. This marks a significant milestone in her career, cementing her position among the highest-paid actresses in Indian cinema.

With this deal, Kiara is now rubbing shoulders with Bollywood's biggest names when it comes to remuneration. Priyanka Chopra Jonas, for instance, has reportedly secured a staggering Rs. 30 crore for her untitled project with SS Rajamouli and Mahesh Babu.

Deepika Padukone received Rs. 20 crore paycheck to romance Prabhas in Kalki 2898 AD. While Kiara's paycheck for Toxic might not be the highest, it certainly places her in an elite league.

Kiara's Rise

Kiara's career has been on a meteoric rise, thanks to her consistent success across Bollywood and South Indian cinema. She has mastered the art of balancing commercial entertainers with strong performances, making her a go-to actress for filmmakers. Apart from Toxic, she is also set to appear in the much-anticipated War 2 alongside Hrithik Roshan and Jr. NTR, further solidifying her dominance in the industry.

Meanwhile, Toxic will also feature Nayanthara in a crucial role. Nayanthara, often hailed as the 'Lady Superstar' of the South, commands a paycheck between Rs. 5-10 crore per film, making her the highest-paid actress in the Tamil and Telugu industries.

Sai Pallavi's Salary For Ramayana Trilogy

Another South Indian star making headlines for her remuneration is Sai Pallavi. Reports suggest she has been signed on to play Devi Sita in Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana, co-starring Ranbir Kapoor and Yash. Her paycheck for the trilogy is speculated to be around Rs. 18-20 crore-a massive leap from her usual Rs. 2.5-3 crore per film in the South. For Ramayana, her per-film fee has reportedly jumped to Rs. 6 crore. However, her earnings are still significantly lower than her co-stars Ranbir Kapoor and Yash.

Other Actressss' Remuneration

Other leading actresses from the South are also seeing a surge in their paychecks. Rashmika Mandanna pocketed Rs. 5 crore for her role in Sikandar, opposite Salman Khan. Pooja Hegde received the same amount for her latest venture Jana Nayagan with Vijay.

Here's a quick look at the remuneration of some other leading actresses:

• Mrunal Thakur: Rs. 3 crore per film
• Tamannaah: Rs. 2.5-3 crore per film
• Keerthy Suresh: Rs. 2 crore per film
• Samantha: Rs. 3 crore per film

With actresses demanding (and getting) higher paychecks, the industry is finally recognizing their contribution on par with male stars. Kiara Advani's Rs. 15 crore deal for Toxic is just another example of how the game is changing for leading ladies in Indian cinema. And looking at her trajectory, this is just the beginning!