Kannada film industry is producing more than 100 films a year but its market is not as big as the other South film industries. Despite having a limited market, sandalwood stars are taking good pay for each film. Now, we bring the list of Top 10 Highest Paid Actors in Kannada.
Top 10 Most Highest Paid Actors in Kannada
1. Sudeep
Fondly known as Kichcha Sudeep, Sudeep is a popular actor, screenwriter, director as well as producer. Apart from being a busy actor in Kannada, Sudeep frequently acts in Telugu, Tamil and Hindi language films in special roles. As per the sources, Sudeep will be charging close to Rs 6 crore for each film. Along with films, Sudeep is also hosting the Kannada version of the biggest reality show Bigg Boss. Reportedly, Sudeep’s net worth is said to be somewhere around Rs 10 crore.
2. Puneeth Rajkumar
Being the younger son of legendary actor Rajkumar, Puneeth is active in movies since 2002. Apart from acting, Puneeth is also a good playback singer and television anchor. As per the sources, Puneeth will be charging Rs 5 crore for each film and his net worth is expected to be close to Rs 8 crore.
3. Darshan
Being the son of renowned actor Thoogudeepa Shrinivas, Darshan’s film career started in 2001. Apart from acting in movies, Darshan even tried luck in the Television sector earlier. As per the reports, Darshan will be charging Rs 4 crore for each film and his net worth is expected to be close to Rs 6.5 crore.
4. Shiva Rajkumar
Being the elder son of legendary actor Rajkumar, Shiva Rajkumar enjoys a mass following among the Kannada audience. As per the sources, Shiva Rajkumar will be charging close to Rs 3 crore for each film and his net worth is approximately around Rs 5 crore.
5. Upendra
Apart from being a popular actor, Upendra is a successful director, producer and screenwriter. As per the sources, he will be charging close to Rs 3.5 crore for each film and his net worth is estimated to be around Rs 5.5 crore.
6. Yash
Made an entry into films in 2004, Yash shot to Nationwide popularity with the 2018 film, KGF Chapter 1. As per the reports, Yash is charging Rs 2.5 crore for each film and net worth is expected to be around Rs 3.5 crore.
7. Rakshith Shetty
Rakshith Shetty is a good actor, screenwriter, director and lyricist. As per the sources, Rakshith will be charging somewhere around Rs 2.75 crore for each film. His net worth is expected to be approximately around Rs 3.5 crore.
8. Ganesh
Made a debut in the Kannada film industry in 2001, Ganesh is fondly known as the romantic hero. As per the sources, he will be charging close to Rs 2 crore for each film and his net worth is estimated to be around Rs 2.5 crore.
9. Diganth
Model turned actor Diganth Manchale enjoys a good following among the youth audience. Reportedly, Diganth will be charging close to Rs 1 crore for each film and his net worth is expected to be around Rs 1.5 crore.
10. Vijay
Started his film career in 2004, Vijay is a noted actor and producer from the Kannada industry. Reportedly, Vijay will be charging around Rs 1.5 crore for each film and his net worth is expected to be close to Rs 2.25 crore.