The Indian film business is home to some of the world's most brilliant and gorgeous women. Several south actresses, from Nayanthara to Srinidhi Shetty, have won the hearts of millions of fans across the country with their stunning performances on the big screen. But have you ever wondered how much money they make per film? Let's take a deeper look at the top ten highest-paid South Indian ladies and their pay, as listed on IMDb.

Top 10 Highest Paid South Indian Actresses

1. Nayanthara

Nayanthara has appeared in a number of Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam films.

Remuneration: 2 to 10 crores each film.

2. Anushka Shetty

This stunning actress is well-known for her captivating performances. Anushka Shetty is a qualified yoga instructor in addition to being an actress.

Remuneration: 6 crores per movie.

3. Samantha Ruth Prabhu

 

Yashodha actress is a prominent figure in the Tamil and Telugu film industry. She began her career as a model.

Compensation: 3 to 8 crores each film and series.

4. Pooja Hegde

Pooja Hegde has appeared in films in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu. Pooja's most recent film was Cirkus, and she is currently preparing for Bollywood's most-anticipated upcoming film Kisi Ka Bhai Kis Ki Jaan, which stars Salman Khan in the lead role.

Compensation ranges from 2.5 crores to 7 crores per film.

5. Rashmika Mandanna

Rashmika Mandanna is a rising star in both the South Indian and Bollywood film industries. She has appeared in Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi films and is recognised as the "National Crush of India."

Compensation: Rs 2 crore to Rs 5 crore every film.

6. Tamannaah Bhatia

Tamannaah Bhatia is a popular actress in South Indian cinema. She recently made her acting debut on OTT platforms.

Compensation: 1.5 to 5 crores each film and series.

7.Kajal Aggarwal

 

Tollywood's new mommy is Kajal Aggarwal. Magadheera was her biggest commercial success.

The pay ranges from 1.5 crores to 4 crores each film.

8.Rakul Preet Singh

 

Rakul Preet Singh is a model-turned-actor who has appeared in films in Telugu, Tamil, Bollywood, and Kannada. She is highly recognised as one of the leading Bollywood actresses.

1.5 to 3.5 crores in compensation per film.

9. Keerthy Suresh

Keerthy Suresh is an actress best known for her roles in Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam films. She even won the National Film Award for Best Actress for her performance in the film "Mahanati."

Pay range: Rs 1 crore to Rs 3 crore per film.

10.Srinidhi Shetty

Srinidhi Shetty is a rising talent in Kannada cinema. She is well recognised for her performance in the hit film K.G.F., Chapter 1.

Pay range: Rs 1 crore to Rs 3 crore per film.

These actresses have not only earned a name for themselves in the South Indian cinema business, but they have also demonstrated their worth through their high earnings.