Tamil Cinema's Richest: A Glimpse at Top-Paid Stars from Vijay to Kamal Haasan

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Vijay Tops List: Highest Paid Tamil Stars Revealed for 2025

Vijay To Kamal Haasan: A Look At Highest Paid Tamil Stars

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News18•09-03-2026, 18:00

Vijay Tops List: Highest Paid Tamil Stars Revealed for 2025

•Vijay leads as the highest-paid Tamil actor in 2025, charging Rs 200-250 crore per film, solidified by "The Greatest of All Time (GOAT)".
•Rajinikanth earns Rs 110-210 crore per project, with profit-sharing deals like "Jailer" boosting his remuneration.
•Kamal Haasan's fees soared to Rs 100-150 crore per film following the massive success of "Vikram".
•Ajith Kumar commands Rs 105-120 crore per film, maintaining his elite status with projects like "Vidaamuyarchi".
•Sivakarthikeyan, Suriya, Dhanush, and Vijay Sethupathi also rank among Kollywood's top earners.

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