South Indian cinema has undoubtedly propelled actors like Prabhas, Allu Arjun, and Mahesh Babu into the limelight, with colossal paychecks becoming the norm. Prabhas, for instance, is reportedly earning a staggering Rs 150 crore for his upcoming film Kalki 2898 AD and Rs 100 crore for Salaar, as reported by News18.

Allu Arjun, on the other hand, commanded an impressive Rs 125 crore for his role in Pushpa: The Rule, according to The Economic Times.

Nagarjuna, a 64-year-old veteran in the industry, has amassed an astounding net worth of Rs 3010 crore, as per reports from the Times of India, securing his position as the wealthiest South Indian actor ever. With a career spanning nearly 100 films, Nagarjuna continues to make waves, with his upcoming project being Naa Saami Ranga.

DNA India notes that Nagarjuna commands a fee ranging from Rs 9-20 crore for his film appearances. Additionally, as the host of Bigg Boss Telugu 7, the National Film Award-winning actor is set to earn Rs 20 crore for the entire season, according to Deccan Chronicle. Contributing significantly to his wealth is Annapurna Studios, a production house he co-owns. Nagarjuna’s financial portfolio also includes charging Rs 2 crore for each brand endorsement, entrepreneurial ventures, and investments in real estate, as reported by GQ. Interestingly, Nagarjuna’s son, actor Naga Chaitanya, is estimated to have a net worth of Rs 154 crore.

Among Nagarjuna’s peers, Venkatesh and Chiranjeevi are also prominent figures on the list of the richest Telugu actors. Venkatesh’s net worth is estimated at Rs 2200 crore, as per DNA India, while Chiranjeevi boasts a reported net worth of Rs 1650 crore. Chiranjeevi’s son, Ram Charan, is not far behind with an estimated net worth of Rs 1370 crore.

Jr NTR holds an estimated net worth of Rs 450 crore, according to GQ, while Allu Arjun’s reported net worth is Rs 350 crore. Mahesh Babu’s financial standing, according to CNBC TV18, is estimated to be nearly Rs 256 crore, while Prabhas’ reported net worth stands at approximately Rs 240 crore. In the realm of Telugu cinema, Nagarjuna emerges as the undisputed king, leading the pack in both legacy and financial success.