Who is the Richest Bollywood Actor in India? | Top 10 Richest Indian Actors, Net Worth, and More

The Indian entertainment landscape is witnessing a massive surge in wealth, with Bollywood icons competing at the top. As of 2026, Shah Rukh Khan remains the richest Bollywood actor in India, with an estimated net worth of over ₹ 12,500 crore. He is followed by top earners like Hrithik Roshan, Salman Khan, and Akshay Kumar, alongside rising financial dominance from South Indian cinema stars.

Let’s start analysing the top 10 richest Bollywood actors in India.

Quick Answer:

Shah Rukh Khan is considered the richest Bollywood actor in India, with a net worth of over ₹ 12,000 crore. He is followed by actors such as Salman Khan (₹ 3,225 cr), Hrithik Roshan (₹ 3,100 cr), Akshay Kumar (₹ 2,250 cr to ₹ 2,500 cr), Aamir Khan (₹ 1,860 cr to ₹ 1,862 cr), and many others.

Who is the No.1 Richest Actor in India?

Shah Rukh Khan, popularly known as the ‘King or Baadshah of Bollywood,’ is the No.1 Richest Bollywood Actor in India and also stands out as the highest net worth actor in India. 

Additionally, he comes in at the top of the 10 richest actors in India because Shah Rukh Khan’s net worth is around ₹ 12,500 crore, but is it solely from movies or other ventures? Let’s explore!

The King Khan has appeared in more than 100 films and earned numerous awards, including 14 Filmfare Awards. Further, he has even been awarded the Padma Shri by the Government of India, as well as the Order of Arts and Letters and the Legion of Honor by the Government of France. 

Besides being a magnificent actor of Indian cinema, he owns an IPL team known as ‘Kolkata Knight Riders’ and an Indian entertainment company named ‘Red Chillies Entertainment’, which adds more to his financial success.

Top 10 Richest Actors in India and Their Net Worth in 2026

Indian cinema is booming and expanding its narrative on a global level!

So, I have put together a list for you to learn about the best leading celebrities who are also the top 10 richest actors in India, with their best role descriptions. Let’s dive into it and explore how it helped them reach this level of fulfillment.

Actor Name	Instagram Handle	Net Worth in $	Net Worth in ₹
Shah Rukh Khan	@ iamsrk	Approx. $ 1,440 Million	Approx ₹ 12,500 crore
Salman Khan	@beingsalmankhan	Approx. $ 355 Million	Approx ₹ 3,225 crore
Hrithik Roshan	@hrithikroshan	Approx. $341.9 Million	Approx ₹ 3,100 crore
Akshay Kumar	@akshaykumar	Approx. $300 Million	Approx ₹ 2,250 crore to ₹ 2,500 crore
Aamir Khan	@aamirkhanproductions	Approx. $ 205 Million	Approx ₹ 1,862 crore
Amitabh Bachchan	@amitabhbachchan	Approx. $ 190 million to $ 200 million	Approx ₹ 1,680 crore
Saif Ali Khan	N/A	Approx. $ 157 million	Approx ₹ 1,300 crore
Ajay Devgn	@ajaydevgn	Approx. $ 50 to $ 72 million	Approx ₹ 600 crore
Ranbir Kapoor	N/A	Approx. $ 42 Million	Approx ₹ 345 crore
Siddharth Malhotra	@sidmalhotra	Approx. $ 20 million	Approx ₹ 120 crore

Shah Rukh Khan is one of the most popular Indian actors, with a net worth of around ₹ 12,500 crore. His net worth makes him one of the top 10 richest actors in India. 

Shah Rukh Khan initiated his career with the starring role in Lekh Tandon’s television series Dil Dariya, and his Bollywood career started with Deewana, which became a box office hit. His debut earned him the Filmfare Best Male Debut Award for his performance.

After years of dropping mega hits and earning the title of ‘Romantic Hero’, he began playing around with comedy roles. Continuing with the experiment, he faced certain career hardships and a temporary disappearance from the spotlight. But he managed to get it back by dropping off three bangers in a year, starting with Pathan, followed by Jawan, and ending with Dunki.

Birth-Date	2 November 1965
Birth-Place	New Delhi, India
Instagram Handle	@ iamsrk
Famous Films	Swades, Chak De! India, Baazigar, and My Name Is Khan
Shah Rukh Khan’s net worth in ($)	Approx. $ 1,440 Million

Today, Salman Khan is among the top 10 richest actors in India, with a net worth of around ₹ 3,225 crore. But do you know which movie caught the audience’s attention?

Well, if there’s one movie that every single person in India has seen, it’s Hum Saath Saath Hain, and to be honest, Salman Khan got the deserved recognition after the success of this movie at the box office.

His adoration with Sonali Bindre, aka Preeti in the movie, made us ship them so hard. This movie was a pure representation of family-oriented 90s love, full of love, laughter, and giggles. It was one of the initial successful films of Salman Khan, and he has done a good job setting his benchmark.

Besides this, he is a well-known host for the popular show, ‘Big-Boss’, and his NGO, Being Human. He even received the ‘Habitat Humanity Ambassadorship Award’ in 2010 for his charitable deeds.

Birth-Date	27 December 1965
Birth-Place	Indore, Madhya Pradesh
Instagram Handle	@beingsalmankhan
Famous Films	Bajrangi Bhaijaan, Maine Pyar Kiya, Hum Aapke Hain Koun, Sultan, and Dabangg
Salman Khan’s net worth in ($)	Approx. $ 355 Million

Hrithik’s career thrived after the release of ZNMD, and he currently owns a net worth of around ₹ 3,100 crore, which makes him one of the top 10 richest actors in India.

Talking about ZNMD, do you remember the ‘Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara’ laptop scene, where Arjun, aka Hrithik Roshan, is attending a work call amid the road trip? Well, that’s most of us at this point.

But amid all the chaos and controversies, movies like Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara, Mujhse Dosti Karoge!, and more proved his versatile capabilities to play any role and the true wisdom of having good buddies by your side, then and now.

That movie was nominated 66 times, and out of 66, it won a total of 33 awards. 7 of them were for including Best Film, Best Director (Zoya Akhtar), Best Supporting Actor, Best Dialogue, Best Cinematography, and Best Choreography.

In an interview regarding ZNMD, Hrithik opened up about the impact this movie had on his personal life. He says, ‘’Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara (ZNMD) has completed a decade, and it is still such a relatable story.’’

Birth-Date	10 January 1974
Birth-Place	Mumbai, India
Instagram Handle	@hrithikroshan
Famous Films	Koi…Mil Gaya, Jodha Akbar, Agneepath, Zindagi na Milegi Doobara, and Mujhse Dosti Karoge
Hrithik Roshan’s Net Worth in ($)	Approx. $ 341.9 Million

Akshay Kumar is a well-known name for bouncing over bangers and passing societal messages through his movies. These movies have earned him a net worth of around Rs 2,500 crore, making him one of the richest Bollywood actor in India. 

I grew up watching Phir Hera Pheri. It was more like my comfort comedy sitcom, but never ever in my distant dream did I think that Raju from Phir Hera Pheri would be cast so effortlessly in a movie like Pad Man. So, being an admirer of Akshay Kumar, I must say he successfully strikes the balance between delivering complete fun and some great social awareness movies.

Talking about Pad Man, that film won the National Film Award for Best Film on Social Issues at the 66th National Film Awards, and to date, it is one of the best masterpieces done by Akshay. This movie ultimately added to his financial success.

Birth-Date	9 September 1967
Birth-Place	Amritsar, Punjab, India
Instagram Handle	@akshaykumar
Famous Films	Phir Hera Pheri, Khiladi, Pad Man, Rustom, Toilet: A Love Story, and Jolly LLB
Akshay Kumar’s Net Worth in ($)	Approx. $300 Million

Aamir Khan, the perfectionist of Bollywood, is a well-known face with a net worth of ₹ 1,862 crore, and also the lead actor behind delivering the OG mainstream hits that include 3 idiots, and kind of everyone’s favorite, Taare Zameen Par. 

I personally loved Aamir, aka Ram Shankar Nikumbh, for his role in Taare Zameen Par. In that movie, unlike the other teachers who followed a specific curriculum to educate children, Ram believed in Eshan and made an effort to understand his struggles. This was a great societal message to teachers, parents, and other peer groups on how to deal with a special child.

This movie was one of the most successful movies of Aamir’s career, followed by many. Another such example is Dangal, a movie about breaking gender stereotypes and a father pushing his limits to see his daughter shine like a star. These banger hits made him one of the top 10 richest actors in India.

Birth-Date	14 March 1965
Birth-Place	Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Instagram Handle	@aamirkhanproductions
Famous Films	3 Idiots, Dangal, Taare Zameen Par, PK, Talaash, and Secret Superstar
Aamir Khan’s Net Worth in ($)	Approx. $770 Million

Amitabh Bachchan, commonly known as Big B or the Shahenshah of Bollywood, is among the top 10 richest actors in India, with a net worth of around Rs 1,680 crore. Additionally, he stands out as one of the evergreen faces of Indian cinema.

Further, he excels at delivering box office hits during the 90s, the initial 20s, and even now. He delivered super smashers like Sooryavansham, Badla, and much more.

Besides being known for his highly successful movies, Big B has been the talk of the town because of his romantic rumour with Rekha. It is one of the most talked-about affairs of Bollywood even to date; although he never confirmed it on-screen, the rumors are still there.

Birth-Date	11 October 1942
Birth-Place	Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, India
Instagram Handle	@amitabhbachchan
Famous Films	Mohabbatein, Sooryavansham, Baghban, Badla, Zanjeer, and Deewar
Amitabh Bachchan’s Net Worth in ($)	Approx. $ 190 million to $ 200 million

Saif Ali Khan, also known as ‘Chote Nawab,’ is an Indian actor and the Nawab of Pataudi with a net worth of around ₹ 1,300 crore in total.

He made his Bollywood debut in 1993 with ‘Parampara’, followed by huge hits such as ‘Dil Chahta Hai’ and ‘Kal Ho Naa Ho,’ as well as action films like ‘Tanhaji’; these movies complement his versatile style and distinctive personality.

Regarding his popular movies, Love Aaj Kal was one of his classic movies, which brought him immense success and recognition after being a hit at the box office. It collected almost ₹ 116.22 Cr. worldwide at the box office, and in India, it collected ₹ 66.56 Cr.

Birth-Date	16 August 1970
Birth-Place	New Delhi, India
Instagram Handle	N/A
Famous Films	Cocktail, Hum Sath-Sath Hain, Race series, Agent Vinod, and Love Aajkal
Saif Ali Khan Net Worth in ($)	Approx. $157 million

As of 2026, Ajay Devgn’s net worth is estimated to be approximately ₹ 600 crore ($ 50 to $ 72 million USD). He is considered one of the highest-paid actors in Bollywood, with income generated from acting, film production, directing, brand endorsements, and various business investments.

He owns a production house, Ajay Devgn Films (founded in 1999), and a visual effects company, NY VFXWala (founded in 2015), which generates around ₹ 29 crore annually. He also launched NY Cinemas in 2019.

He reportedly charges between ₹ 60 crore and ₹ 120 crore per film. He reportedly charged ₹ 35 crore for RRR and ₹ 30 crore for Drishyam 2.

Birth-Date	2 April 1969
Birth-Place	New Delhi, India
Instagram Handle	@ajaydevgn
Famous Films	Phool Aur Kaante, Singham, Drishyam, Golmaal, and Tanhaji
Saif Ali Khan Net Worth in ($)	$ 50 to $ 72 million USD

Ranbir Kapoor, mockingly known as the Casanova of the industry, because of his love affairs with the most popular actresses.

But besides this, he is a popular face with a net worth of approx ₹ 345 crore and also well known for giving blockbuster hits to the audience, such as Ajab Prem ki Gazab Kahani, Barfi, Rockstar, and Yeh Jawani hai Deewani. 

Anyway, out of all his movies, my personal favorite is ‘Barfi,’ and that movie worked in his favor.

In that movie, Ranbir is playing the role of Barfi as a guy who can’t hear or speak and solely relies on sign language, and falls in love with an autistic girl named Jhilimil. 

That movie, to date, stands out as a representation of selfless love without thinking of any ifs and buts when you’re devoted to the other person wholeheartedly. Ranbir, aka Barfi, did an excellent job, and it was one of the major financially successful hits of his career, accumulating around ₹ 175 crore worldwide.

Birth-Date	28 September 1982
Birth-Place	Mumbai, India
Instagram Handle	N/A
Famous Films	Ajab Prem ki Gazab Kahani, Ae Dil hai Mushkil, Barfi, Rockstar, Yeh Jawani hai Deewani, and Bhramastra
Ranbir Kapoor’s Net Worth in ($)	Approx. $ 42 Million

Siddharth Malhotra, a prominent actor, was recently the talk of B-town because of his spectacular wedding to Kiara Advani. Presently, he is one of the top 10 richest actors in India with a net worth of ₹ 120 crore.

However, do you know they both did ‘Shershah’ before getting married, where they were seen as a couple named Vikram Batra, aka Siddharth, and Dimple, aka Kiara?

Their overall chemistry was so pleasing to the audience that almost everyone shipped them, and personally, as their mutual admirer, I wanted them to tie the knot after their romantic rumors.

This movie proved to be his lucky charm in terms of personal and professional success, but was it that easy for him to reach the popular benchmark? Let’s unwind!

He made his Bollywood debut in Student of the Year and gave blockbuster hits, followed by my personal favorites Hasee toh Phasee, Ek Villian, Kapoor and Sons, and Marjavan.

Birth-Date	16 January 1985
Birth-Place	New Delhi, India
Instagram Handle	@sidmalhotra
Famous Films	Shershah, Student of the Year, Mission Majnu, Ek Villian, Hashee Toh Phasee, and Marjavaan
Siddharth Malhotra’s Net Worth in ($)	Approx. $ 20 million

BONUS: Bollywood’s Billionaires: Top 10 Richest Female Stars

Did you notice that the list above of the top 10 richest actors in India didn’t mention a single woman? 

So, to support universal equality, I’ve compiled a list of 10 highly rated female celebrities in Indian cinema with their hard work, smartness, personality, and unmatched acting skills.

Let’s give them a virtual cheer-up by acknowledging their contribution to the cinematic world.

Indian Actor	Followers	Net Worth
Juhi Chawla	2.3 Million Followers	₹ 7,790 crore ($92 million to $94 million USD)
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan	15 Million Followers	₹ 800 to ₹ 860 crore ($88 million to $103 million)
Priyanka Chopra Jonas	94.2 Million Followers	₹ 620 to ₹ 850 crore ($ 68.2 Million to $ 68.2 Million)
Alia Bhatt	86.8 Million followers	₹ 550 crore ($ 60.5 million to $ 61 million)
Deepika Padukone	80.4 Million followers	₹ 400 to ₹ 500 crore ($ 48 million to $ 60 million)
Kareena Kapoor Khan	13.8 Million followers	₹ 440 to ₹ 450 crore ($ 49.7 million)
Anushka Sharma	68.7 Million Followers	₹ 255 crore ($ 28 million)
Madhuri Dixit	39 Million Followers	₹ 250 crore ($ 30 million)
Katrina Kaif	80.1 Million followers	₹ 235 to ₹ 240 crore ($ 25 Million)
Shraddha Kapoor	94.9 Million Followers	₹ 123 crore ($ 14.8 Million)

Final Words: Who Claims the Top Spot?

The answer to who is the highest net worth actor in India, or who is the no 1 richest actor in India, cannot be solely based on the net worth.

While it remains one of the most prominent factors, there are certain other standards, such as popularity, fan base, blockbuster hits, and more. 

So, considering everything, I have come up with a final verdict: Shah Rukh Khan remains the highest net worth actor in India with a net worth of around ₹ 12,500 crore, followed by Salman Khan at number two, with a net worth of around ₹ 3,225 crore.

Author’s Note:

As I compiled the data on Bollywood’s wealthiest, I was struck by how far the industry has come. It’s no longer just about box office hits; it’s about building an empire. Shah Rukh Khan’s journey to becoming the world’s richest actor is a testament to this, with his fortune in 2026 surpassing that of global icons like Tom Cruise. Following Shah Rukh Khan, actors like Salman Khan, Hrithik Roshan, and Akshay Kumar have topped the list.