Top 10 Richest Telugu Actors in 2025: Ranked by Their Net Worth

Top 10 Richest Telugu Actors in 2025: Ranked by Their Net Worth

The Indian cinema has included among its stars, some of the finest and most successful stars in history over the past few decades. Very much within it, the Telugu film industry, home to Tollywood, has undergone a lot of transformations since then. This is especially true with regards to the first actor of this success, Nagarjuna Akkineni, one of the richest Telugu actors today, with an estimated net worth of Rs 3010 crores. Most of his riches come from more than just acting, including real estate and film production assets.

Akkineni Nagarjuna (father) with his sons Akkineni Nagarjuna and Naga Chaitanya Akkineni
Akkineni Nagarjuna (father) with his sons Akkineni Nagarjuna and Naga Chaitanya Akkineni

His reputation as a legendary actor has been solidified with some of his greatest works, such as the movies “Geetanjali” and “Siva.” His shrewd investments, combined with his business acumen, have really made him an important figure financially within the sector.

Others in the wealthiest Telugu actors are Ram Charan and Jr NTR. Ram Charan, for instance, found fame in recent world blockbusters such as “RRR” with a total net worth of about Rs 1,370 crores, which is earned mostly from his own businesses and investments, including having a share in Apollo Hospitals. Another celebrity is Jr NTR, who has amassed around Rs 500 crores primarily due to significant investments in his property, besides other lines of business. 

So, actors such as Allu Arjun and Prabhas, who have, in themselves, taken their dues to the elite financial roster, besides being the best actors. It is reported that he charges ₹300 crore for the new Pushpa 2, while the charge for Prabhas is known to be between Rs 100 crore to 200 crore. These figures say it all about the financial success Telugu actors enjoy and how well they are perceived within the Indian entertainment industry at large.

List of Richest Telugu Actors: Ranked by Their Net Worth

Here are the top 10 richest actors in Telugu (Tollywood) cinema ranked by their net worth.

RankActor NameNet WorthSalary Per MovieEndorsement Fee
1Akkineni Nagarjuna₹3050 crore₹9 to ₹11 crore₹2 crore
2Daggubati Venkatesh₹2200 crore₹8 to ₹10 crore₹70 lakh to ₹1 crore+
3Chiranjeevi₹1650 crore₹40 to ₹70 crore₹5 to ₹7 crore
4Ram Charan₹1370 crore₹90 to ₹100 crore₹1.8 to ₹2.5 crore
5Jr. NTR₹500 crore₹45 to ₹75 crore₹7.5 to ₹8 crore
6Nandamuri Balakrishna₹480 crore₹30 croreAccording to reports, he is one of the actors who never endorsed any brand.
7Allu Arjun₹460 crore₹300 crore₹6 to ₹7 crore
8Mahesh Babu₹350 crore₹80 to ₹100 crore₹7.5 to ₹10 crore
9Prabhas₹241 crore₹100 to ₹200 crore₹4 to ₹6 crore
10Naga Chaitanya Akkineni₹154 crore₹7 to ₹10 crore₹1.5 to ₹2 crore

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