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Highest paid actors in Tollywood

TNN | Last updated on - Aug 27, 2015, 13:06 IST
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Highest paid actors in Tollywood

The Telugu film industry boasts of making the most expensive film in India – Bahubali. For such magnanimous movies, even the actors are paid a handsome amount. As per latest trends, here is the list of the highest paid actors in Tollywood...

Prabhas

Bahubali – The Beginning star Prabhas has reportedly become one of the highest paid actors in the Telugu film industry. As per a TOI report, Prabhas was paid Rs 20 crore for the period drama Bahubali. Thereby, Prabhas is being paid more than Pawan Kalyan, who was reportedly the highest paid actor in Tollywood.
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Highest paid actors in Tollywood

Pawan Kalyan

Superstar of Tollywood, Pawan Kalyan, who gave superhit films like Tholi Prema, Gopala Gopala and many more was one of the highest paid actors in Tollywood. It was only after Bahubali, for which Prabhas was reportedly paid Rs 20 crores that Pawan Kalyan landed on the second position. Pawan Kalyan is reportedly paid Rs. 18 crore as remuneration for his films.
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Highest paid actors in Tollywood

Mahesh Babu

Handsome and charming Mahesh Babu is the third highest paid actor in Tollywood. The actor who gave huge hits like Pokiri, Dookudu and Businessman is also ranking at the top in this list. Reportedly, Mahesh Babu receives Rs. 16 crores for his films.
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Highest paid actors in Tollywood

Ram Charan Teja

Son of famous Superstar Chiranjeevi, Ram Charan has established himself as one of the leading actors of Tollywood. The actor, who was applauded for his superhit film Magadheera, reportedly receives Rs. 12 crores for his films.
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Highest paid actors in Tollywood

Junior NTR

After delivering hits like Dammu and Badshah, Junior NTR has also become one of the highest paid actors in Tollywood. Junior NTR’s remuneration for his films is approximately Rs. 12 crores.
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Allu Arjun

Allu Arjun, who won 3 Filmfare Best Telugu Actor Award, is the next highest paid actor in the Telugu film industry. The actor gave an outstanding performance in the film Race Gurram after which he made it to the list of highest paid actors. Allu Arjun receives approximately Rs. 10 crore for his films.
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Highest paid actors in Tollywood

Ravi Teja

Ravi Teja, popularly known as Mass Maharaja, is winning the hearts of Telugu audiences since 90s. He is the next top paid actor in Tollywood. His continuous slate of successful films have brought him up to this position. Ravi Teja is apparently paid Rs. 7 crore as remuneration for his films.
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