This Hollywood Actor Once Charged Rs 75 Lakh Per Word For Dialogues
9 months, 1 week ago

This Hollywood Actor Once Charged Rs 75 Lakh Per Word For Dialogues

News 18  

Most actors, these days, are being offered a whopping amount to play the lead role in Bollywood as well as Hollywood films. Superstars like Salman Khan, Shah Rukh Khan and Rajinikanth in India are charging double-digit crores for a film with some of them even taking Rs 100-200 crore home. While these actors are required to deliver as many as hundreds of dialogues in a film, there was one actor who delivered big hits and charged Rs 450 crore for playing silent characters in two films. Besides charging the mammoth amount for two sequels of The Matrix, the actor also took home over $130 million from the first instalment of The Matrix franchise. If the reports are to be believed, the actor earns around Rs 200 crore more than the per film salaries of Shah Rukh and Salman Khan.

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This actor worked as extra, got no lead roles, built $1 billion business empire, now richer than Brad Pitt, Johnny Depp
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This actor worked as extra, got no lead roles, built $1 billion business empire, now richer than Brad Pitt, Johnny Depp

Hindustan Times  

Imagine beginning your career in the world of acting at 17. The actor who went from extra on set to owner of $1-billion empire The actor who went from extra to A-lister George Clooney came from a humble background. Amal Clooney and George Clooney attend the Clooney Foundation for Justice's The Albies at New York Public Library on September 26, …

World's highest-paid actor earned $156 million for one project, several times more than Tom Cruise, Shah Rukh, Brad Pitt
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World's highest-paid actor earned $156 million for one project, several times more than Tom Cruise, Shah Rukh, Brad Pitt

Hindustan Times  

Six decades ago, actors in Hollywood were first flirting with the million-dollar paycheck. This is the story of the actor who earned a $156 million paycheck for a single film production. All this has taken Keanu's earnings from the two to a staggering $156 million, the highest ever for any actor in a single production. Keanu Reeves as Neo in …

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Bollywood's highest-paid star made ₹275 crore from one film; has no hit in years, yet ahead of Shah Rukh, Salman, Ranbir

Hindustan Times  

₹275 crore is a big figure. It is enough to be a decent-sized Indian film's box office collection or a big Bollywood action flick's budget. Bollywood's highest-paid actor took twice as much as some of his biggest rival for a single film Who is Bollywood's highest-paid star? Aamir Khan tops the list of Bollywood's highest-paid actors, having earned a staggering …

Allu Arjun, Vijay, SRK, Rajnikanth and Akshay Kumar: Check out 10 highest-paid actors in India
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Allu Arjun, Vijay, SRK, Rajnikanth and Akshay Kumar: Check out 10 highest-paid actors in India

Live Mint  

Top film actors nationwide are known for their movies, characters and style. Allu Arjun with a net worth of ₹ 350 crore, has reportedly charged ₹ 300 crore for the film, making him the highest-paid actor in India. Thalapathy Vijay The Tamil actor known for his films such as Leo, Bigil, Beast, etc, is the second highest-paid actor in India …

World's highest-paid actor earned $73 million in 2023; has no hit in years, still out-earns Tom Cruise, Shah Rukh Khan
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World's highest-paid actor earned $73 million in 2023; has no hit in years, still out-earns Tom Cruise, Shah Rukh Khan

Hindustan Times  

Think of the top actors in the world today, and chances are names like Tom Cruise, Tom Holland, Dwayne Johnson, Margot Robbie, Ryan Reynolds, or even Shah Rukh Khan and Prabhas will come to mind. The world's highest-paid actor earned $73 million last year World's highest-paid actor Adam Sandler is the surprise name atop the list of the highest-paid actors …

Keanu Reeves: The Highest-Paid Actor of All Time, But He Donates 70% of His Pay
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Keanu Reeves: The Highest-Paid Actor of All Time, But He Donates 70% of His Pay

Hindustan Times  

Keanu Reeves, one of the highest-paid actors in the world, earned $1 million per line of dialogue in the two-part sequel to The Matrix. Despite having less than a hundred lines of dialogue in the films, he was the highest-paid star for the role, earning a significant amount of money for his performance.

First Indian Actor to Charge ₹1 Crore for a Film: A Historic Milestone in Indian Cinema
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First Indian Actor to Charge ₹1 Crore for a Film: A Historic Milestone in Indian Cinema

Hindustan Times  

The article highlights the rise of Chiranjeevi as the first Indian actor to charge ₹1 crore for a film in 1992. He broke the record previously held by Amitabh Bachchan and became the highest-paid Indian actor at the time. Chiranjeevi's success paved the way for other actors in the industry, with Kamal Haasan and Rajinikanth also achieving the same figure. …

From Shah Rukh Khan to Ranbir Kapoor: Meet the top 5 highest tax-paying Bollywood actors of 2024
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From Shah Rukh Khan to Ranbir Kapoor: Meet the top 5 highest tax-paying Bollywood actors of 2024

Hindustan Times  

Meet 5 of the highest tax-paying Bollywood actors of this year, according to a list shared by Fortune India: Shah Rukh Khan and Ranbir Kapoor are two of the highest tax-paying Bollywood actors this year Shah Rukh Khan The Baadshah of Bollywood, Shah Rukh Khan is the highest tax-paying Indian celebrity this year. Up next, he will be seen in …

This Is How Much Tamil Actor Prashanth Charged For Starring In Thalapathy Vijay’s GOAT
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This Is How Much Tamil Actor Prashanth Charged For Starring In Thalapathy Vijay’s GOAT

News 18  

Thalapathy Vijay’s penultimate film The Greatest of All Time is gearing up to set the screens ablaze on September 5. Amid this, there are reports that actor Prashanth is being paid Rs 5 crore for his important role in the film. The producer of the film, Archana Kalpathi has officially confirmed in an interview that the actor is being paid …

Thalapathy Vijay Is India First Actor To Charge Rs 200 Crore For GOAT Not SRK Rajinikanth Prabhas Allu Arjun
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Thalapathy Vijay Is India First Actor To Charge Rs 200 Crore For GOAT Not SRK Rajinikanth Prabhas Allu Arjun

ABP News  

Thalapathy Vijay, a celebrated South Indian superstar known for his impressive body of work in blockbuster films, is gearing up for the release of his highly anticipated film 'The Greatest Of All Time'. Earlier reports suggested that Thalapathy Vijay was being paid Rs 150 crore for his double role in the film. Vijay becomes highest paid Indian actor Archana Kalpathi …

Highest paid actors on Indian television
5 months ago

Highest paid actors on Indian television

Deccan Chronicle  

The topic of the earnings of television celebrities has always been a hot one. With these actors demanding lakhs per episode, the industry has acquired the reputation of being very generous.Here are some of India’s highest paid television actors whose earnings would surprise you:1. Tejasswi PrakashAfter winning Big Boss season fifteen, Tejasswi Prakash starred alongside Simba Nagpal in Ekta Kapoor’s …

Highest paid actor in Hollywood shocks fans
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Highest paid actor in Hollywood shocks fans

The Independent  

Get our free weekly email for all the latest cinematic news from our film critic Clarisse Loughrey Get our The Life Cinematic email for free Get our The Life Cinematic email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Adam Sandler has shocked fans by topping …

Shah Rukh Khan becomes the richest Indian actor of 2023 with 6,000 crore net-worth, Amitabh Bachchan, Salman Khan follow
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Shah Rukh Khan becomes the richest Indian actor of 2023 with 6,000 crore net-worth, Amitabh Bachchan, Salman Khan follow

Firstpost  

SRK gave two massive blockbusters this year- Pathaan and Jawan. Both the films’ collective business in India is over Rs 1000 crore, a rare feat for any star Shah Rukh Khan was declared the second richest artist in the world back in 2014, and he may have had a lull at the box-office for a few years, he made a …

As Jawan crosses ₹1000-cr mark, a breakup of who gets what
1 year, 2 months ago

As Jawan crosses ₹1000-cr mark, a breakup of who gets what

Hindustan Times  

Shah Rukh Khan's Jawan crossed the ₹1000-crore mark on Monday and is be only the third Hindi film to do so, and the second one this year. Jawan box office collection: Shah Rukh Khan is set to cross ₹ 1000 crore mark. Girish said they get around 37-38% of the box office collection, while Galaxy Cinema CEO Rashmikant Bhalodia put …

This Kollywood Star Who Got Just 500 For First Movie is Highest Paid Actor Now
1 year, 3 months ago

This Kollywood Star Who Got Just 500 For First Movie is Highest Paid Actor Now

Deccan Chronicle  

When you hear the term 'India's highest-paid actor,' your mind might conjure up images of Bollywood legends like Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, or Akshay Kumar. Tamil superstar Vijay, with his upcoming film Leo, has claimed the title of India's highest-paid actor, marking a remarkable journey for the actor. While the Rs 200 crore paycheck remains unofficial, it indisputably places …

World's Richest Actor Has A Net Worth Of Rs 8,000 Crore And It's Not Shah Rukh Khan Or Tom Cruise
1 year, 5 months ago

World's Richest Actor Has A Net Worth Of Rs 8,000 Crore And It's Not Shah Rukh Khan Or Tom Cruise

News 18  

There are a few actors across the globe that enjoy immense popularity. The Bollywood icon has a net worth of Rs 6,000 crore according to the Mint. These names include Hollywood stars like Tom Cruise, George Clooney, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, and even Arnold Schwarzenegger and Adam Sandler. Forbes reported Tyler Perry owns 100% of the content he has created. …

Shah Rukh Khan is fourth richest actor in the world. DYK who is the wealthiest? Know TOP 8 here!
1 year, 11 months ago

Shah Rukh Khan is fourth richest actor in the world. DYK who is the wealthiest? Know TOP 8 here!

India TV News  

Shah Rukh Khan has proved that he is a 'million dollar personality' yet again, with his name in the Top 5 of the most richest actors in the world. According to the World Of Statistics data released on Sunday, Shah Rukh Khan is the fourth richest actor in the world while American comedian and actor Jerry Seinfeld is the wealthiest. …

With Growing Popularity, Tollywood Heroes Charging Exorbitant Amount for Films
3 years, 2 months ago

With Growing Popularity, Tollywood Heroes Charging Exorbitant Amount for Films

News 18  

The more popular a hero, the more money he gets for a film. Superstar Mahesh Babu is taking around 55 crores, according to reports, while NTR junior is getting more than Rs 45 crore for his upcoming film RRR. Balakrishna is said to be taking around Rs 11 crore for his film Akhanda while Nagarjuna is reportedly taking up to …

Daniel Craig Becomes Highest Paid Actor With Rs 743 Crore Paycheck for Knives Out Sequels
3 years, 4 months ago

Daniel Craig Becomes Highest Paid Actor With Rs 743 Crore Paycheck for Knives Out Sequels

News 18  

Actor Daniel Craig has topped the list of highest-paid movie stars of 2021, beating actor Dwayne Johnson with whopping $100 million in earnings. Craig made his money from Rian Johnson’s forthcoming ‘Knives Out 2’ and ‘Knives Out 3.’ As for Johnson who lands in the second spot, he is walking off with $50 million from Amazon’s holiday-themed action movie ‘Red …

Akshay Kumar to Charge Rs 135 Crore Per Film in 2022: Report
3 years, 11 months ago

Akshay Kumar to Charge Rs 135 Crore Per Film in 2022: Report

News 18  

At a time when most A-list actors prefer to do one film a year, Akshay Kumar has constantly been belting out three to four movies a year. Now as per a report in Bollywood Hungama, the actor has spiked his fees from 100 crores per film to 135 crores. “Over the last few months in the lockdown, Akshay Kumar has …

Akshay Kumar the only Indian in Forbes 2020 list of 10 highest paid male actors
4 years, 4 months ago

Akshay Kumar the only Indian in Forbes 2020 list of 10 highest paid male actors

India TV News  

Superstar Akshay Kumar is the only Indian to feature in the Forbes 2020 list of 10 Highest Paid Male Actors in the world. This year, Hollywood star Dwayne Johnson has topped the list for the second year in a row with $87.5 million, thanks to his $23.5 million paycheque for his role as an art-thief-chasing Interpol agent in the upcoming …

Hollywood Stars' Salaries: A Glimpse into the World of Big Bucks
6 years, 7 months ago

Hollywood Stars' Salaries: A Glimpse into the World of Big Bucks

Hindustan Times  

A recent report by Variety reveals that a select few Hollywood stars, including Leonardo DiCaprio, Dwayne Johnson, Robert Downey Jr, and Vin Diesel, can make over $20 million per movie. DiCaprio's salary for films like Inception is estimated at $20 million, while Downey Jr's earnings for projects like Avengers and Spider-Man: Homecoming can range from $20 million to $10 million.

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