Before making his acting debut as the male lead in Naalaiya Theerpu, which was released in 1992, Vijay had worked on numerous productions as a child actor.
When you hear the phrase “India’s Highest Paid Actor,” what name comes to mind? Salman Khan, Hrithik Roshan, and Shah Rukh Khan? Or actors from the South like Rajinikanth, Dhanush, etc.? Will you believe us if we declare that these are the answers that “could have been correct but not at all”? These are undoubtedly valid estimates, but Thalapathy Vijay, whose new movie Leo will make him the highest-paid actor, has had a fascinating trip.
Do you know how Vijay began his professional life and what his first paycheck was? Well, the actor who now makes millions of dollars began his career with a few hundred. Yes, you are correct.
There were rumors that Thalapathy Vijay had requested 200 crore rupees in payment for his contribution to Lokesh Kanagaraj’s Leo. Although a source close to Vijay claims otherwise, the actor reportedly boosted his pay after the success of Varisu. According to the insider, “His salary per film currently stands at Rs 125 Crore.” After Varisu’s accomplishment, he raised his pay from Rs. 120 Crore. As a result, the actor now earns more than the typical 100 crore pay club requested by the majority of A-list actors like Shah Rukh Khan and Rajinikanth.
Do you know how Vijay’s journey began, though? Thalapathy Vijay first entered the film industry as a child actor in the 1980s. Son of Tamil director SA Chandrasekhar, he released Vetri in 1984 as his debut film. His father had disclosed that the 10-year-old Vijay had only been paid Rs 500 for his role in the movie during a 2017 interview.
Before making his acting debut as the male lead in Naalaiya Theerpu, which was released in 1992, Vijay had worked on numerous productions as a child actor.
from being a child performer to one of the top performers in the country. For the uninitiated, Thalapathy Vijay’s net worth, according to GQ for 2022, is $56 million, or more over Rs 450 crore in Indian currency.
