Bollywood’s leading actresses are increasingly turning to southern film industries, where they are commanding significantly higher fees than in Hindi cinema.
Kiara Advani has reportedly earned ₹15 crore for her Kannada debut Toxic, opposite Yash, set to release in April. This follows her ₹7 crore paycheck for her Telugu debut Game Changer, co-starring Ram Charan.
Meanwhile, Priyanka Chopra is said to have bagged a massive ₹30 crore for SS Rajamouli’s much-anticipated SSMB29, and Deepika Padukone reportedly earned ₹20 crore for her role in Kalki 2898 AD (2024).
These figures not only surpass their usual Bollywood earnings but also reflect a shifting power dynamic within the Indian film industry.
