Top 10 Highest Paid South Indian Actresses in 2025

New Delhi,(Top 10 Highest Paid South Indian Actresses in 2025):South Indian cinema, encompassing Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam industries, has surged in global prominence, with actresses commanding hefty paychecks for their star power, talent, and massive fan bases.

In 2025, these women are not only dominating the box office but also thriving through endorsements and OTT projects, aligning with social media influencer marketing in entertainment trends. Below, we highlight the top 10 highest paid South Indian actresses for 2025, detailing their age, net worth, follower counts, primary social media links, and marital status, based on recent industry data and reports.

Top 10 Highest Paid South Indian Actresses in 2025

1. Trisha Krishnan

Age: 42 (born May 4, 1983)
Net Worth: ~$10 million (₹80 crore, Jagran, 2025)
Followers: 7M+ Instagram, 10M+ total
Social Media Link: Instagram
Marital Status: Single
Why High Paid: Earning ₹10-12 crore per film (Vishwambhara), Trisha’s two-decade career and hits like Varsham keep her in demand.

2. Nayanthara

Age: 40 (born November 18, 1984)
Net Worth: ~$24 million (₹200 crore, Jagran, 2025)
Followers: 8M+ Instagram, 12M+ total
Social Media Link: Instagram
Marital Status: Married (to Vignesh Shivan)
Why High Paid: The “Lady Superstar” charges ₹8-12 crore per film (Jawan, Annapoorani). Her Forbes India 2018 listing and Netflix documentary

3. Sai Pallavi

Age: 32 (born May 9, 1992)
Net Worth: ~$5 million (₹41 crore, estimated, 2024)
Followers: 5M+ Instagram, 8M+ total
Social Media Link: Instagram
Marital Status: Single
Why High Paid: Charging ₹6-15 crore (Ramayana, ₹18-20 crore rumored), Sai Pallavi’s natural acting in Thandel and Gargi boosts her appeal.

4. Rashmika Mandanna

Age: 29 (born April 5, 1996)
Net Worth: ~$5 million (₹41 crore, Jagran, 2025)
Followers: 45M+ Instagram, 60M+ total
Social Media Link: Instagram
Marital Status: Engaged (to Vijay Deverakonda, rumored)
Why High Paid: Earning ₹4-13 crore (Pushpa 2, Sikandar), Rashmika’s pan-India fame (Animal) makes her a top earner.

5. Anushka Shetty

Age: 43 (born November 7, 1981)
Net Worth: ~$15 million (₹130 crore, Jagran, 2025)
Followers: 6M+ Instagram, 10M+ total
Social Media Link: Instagram
Marital Status: Single
Why High Paid: Charging ₹5-7 crore (Baahubali 2, Ghaati), Anushka’s selective roles maintain her stardom.

6. Samantha Ruth Prabhu

Age: 38 (born April 28, 1987)
Net Worth: ~$13 million (₹100 crore, India.com, 2025)
Followers: 32M+ Instagram, 40M+ total
Social Media Link: Instagram
Marital Status: Divorced (from Naga Chaitanya)
Why High Paid: Earning ₹3-8 crore (Citadel: Honey Bunny), Samantha’s versatility (Mahanati) and endorsements drive wealth.

7. Pooja Hegde

Age: 34 (born October 13, 1990)
Net Worth: ~$7 million (₹50 crore, estimated, 2024)
Followers: 26M+ Instagram, 30M+ total
Social Media Link: Instagram
Marital Status: Single
Why High Paid: Charging ₹4-5 crore (Thalapathy 69), Pooja’s hits (Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo) and brand deals keep her relevant.

8. Tamannaah Bhatia

Age: 35 (born December 21, 1989)
Net Worth: ~$15 million (₹120 crore, estimated, 2024)
Followers: 25M+ Instagram, 30M+ total
Social Media Link: Instagram
Marital Status: Single
Why High Paid: Earning ₹4-5 crore (Sikandar Ka Muqaddar), Tamannaah’s Baahubali fame and OTT roles (Aranmanai 4) boost her income.

9. Keerthy Suresh

Age: 32 (born October 17, 1992)
Net Worth: ~$5 million (₹40 crore, estimated, 2024)
Followers: 14M+ Instagram, 18M+ total
Social Media Link: Instagram
Marital Status: Married (to Antony Thattil)
Why High Paid: Charging ₹3-5 crore (Akka), Keerthy’s National Award (Mahanati) and versatility drive demand.

10. Srinidhi Shetty

Age: 32 (born October 21, 1992)
Net Worth: ~$4 million (₹30 crore, estimated, 2024)
Followers: 4M+ Instagram, 6M+ total
Social Media Link: Instagram
Marital Status: Single
Why High Paid: Earning ₹3-7 crore (KGF), Srinidhi’s limited but impactful roles keep her in the elite.