The South Indian film industry and its performers both have a global audience. It has produced incredible and expensive movies, including Baahubali, RRR, KGF, and others. It also boasts of having some exceptionally talented actors and actresses who, thanks to their enormous fame, attract huge crowds to the theatres. Through their passionate and brilliant acting, they win our hearts. It is pretty impressive how much talent they display daily on camera. Given all of this, it should be no surprise that the actors receive hefty compensation. Let's look at the top highest paid south Indian actresses currently. 1. Nayanthara [caption id="attachment_20009" align="alignnone" width="800"] via[/caption] Nayanthara has appeared in films produced in the Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam languages. She was the only South Indian actress to appear on the 2018 Forbes "Top 100 Indian Celebrity" list. Nayanthara has appeared in over 75 movies. and is additionally referred to as the "Lady Superstar of South Indian Cinema." Being paid 10 crores for her upcoming film makes her one of the highest-paid South Indian actresses on the list. She made her acting debut in the 2005 Tamil film "Ayya." Nayanthara has since won five Filmfare Awards for her outstanding performance. She is one of the few actresses in the Tamil film industry to have won the most awards. 2. Samantha Ruth Prabhu [caption id="attachment_19824" align="alignnone" width="800"] via[/caption] Indian actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu primarily works in the Tamil and Telugu film industries. She has won several awards, including four Filmfare Awards South. Samantha's professional film career began with the Telugu film Ye Maaya Chesave by Gautham Vasudev Menon. She has a successful acting career and is a well-known brand and product endorser. Depending on how long her role is, the actress receives between Rs 3 crore and Rs 5 crore for each movie. In addition, Samantha has developed a strategic role in charity projects. She gives her charitable trust, Pratyusha Support, and all the money she makes from endorsements and events. 3. Pooja Hegde [caption id="attachment_15515" align="alignnone" width="800"] via[/caption] Pooja Hegde is an Indian actress who mainly focuses on the Telugu film industry. However, she is also popular in many Hindi and Tamil movies. Pooja began her modeling career and was crowned the 2010 I Am She-Miss Universe India as second runner-up. She made her acting debut in the Tamil film Mugamoodi, while Oka Laila Kosam was her first Telugu release. Pooja Hegde later became one of the highest-paid South Indian actresses in the movies. The actress has now increased her remuneration to Rs 5 crore per film. She signed a contract in July 2014 to star opposite Hrithik Roshan in the historical drama Mohenjo Daro. 4. Rakul Preet Singh [caption id="attachment_15940" align="alignnone" width="800"] via[/caption] Rakul Preet Singh is probably one of the best actresses in South Indian cinema. She made her acting debut in the 2009 Kannada film Gilli. Rakul has also acted in films in the Indian languages of Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi. Yaariyan, Sarrainodu, and Dhruva are a few of her most appreciated works. A well-known website also listed Rakul as one of India's most attractive women. Rakul receives a salary of about Rs 3.5 crore for her role in each movie. She has participated in competitions at the national level and is a skilled golfer. She won four awards at the Femina Miss India 2011 pageant. 5. Tamannaah Bhatia [caption id="attachment_20054" align="alignnone" width="800"] via[/caption] Tamannah Bhatia, one of the prettiest South Indian actresses, started working in films in 2005. She made appearances in over 50 movies, including Bahubali and Baahubali 2. Tamannah is renowned for her stunning appearance and prodigious acting abilities. She always has a lovely appearance in public or on the red carpet. Tamannaah demands a salary of about Rs 3 crore for each film. She is universally adored and regarded as one of the most attractive South Indian actresses ever. 6. Rashmika Mandanna [caption id="attachment_15764" align="alignnone" width="800"] via[/caption] Rashmika Mandanna is a famous South Indian actress with a successful acting career. She is one of the top South Indian actresses on Instagram in terms of followers. Rashmika mainly works for the Telugu and Kannada film industries. She has received numerous honors, such as the SIIMA and Filmfare Award South. Rashmika gained a huge fan base throughout the globe after playing Srivalli in the blockbuster film Pushpa. The actress increased her pay and now demands Rs 3 crore for each film. She is frequently in the headlines for her looks and her acting skills. 7. Kajal Aggarwal [caption id="attachment_9692" align="alignnone" width="800"] via[/caption] Kajal Aggarwal portrays herself as an actor, dreamer, business owner, and adventure seeker. She has appeared in Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi films. Kajal is a well-known name in South Indian cinema. More than 50 films feature her, with the majority of them featuring prominent roles. She has also been involved in multiple brand endorsements. She receives a massive salary of Rs 3 crore for each film. In the 2004 Hindi film Kyun! Ho Gaya Na..., Aggarwal made her acting debut. In 2007, with Lakshmi Kalyanam, she presented her first Telugu movie. 8. Anushka Shetty [caption id="attachment_20050" align="alignnone" width="800"] via[/caption] Anushka Shetty is a South Indian actress who works in the Telugu and Tamil film industries. Like other well-known actresses, Anushka has won several prestigious awards. As stunning as ever, Anushka has been in some successful films, including Khaleja, Deiva Thirumagal, Singam, and the blockbuster Baahubali Part 1 and 2. She charges approximately Rs. 4 crores for each film. In the 2005 Telugu film Super, directed by Puri Jagannadh, Shetty made her acting debut opposite Nagarjuna and Ayesha Takia. 9. Shruti Haasan [caption id="attachment_20051" align="alignnone" width="800"] via[/caption] Shruti was born into the Haasan family, so acting and beauty are in her genes. It wouldn't be wrong to suggest that her mother is the source of it. She indeed resembles Sarika Thakur, her mother, who is a successful Hindi movie actress. Shruti Haasan, the daughter of Sarika and Kamal Haasan, has it all. She primarily appears in Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi films. For each film, she receives a salary of around Rs 2 crore. Akshara, her sister, is also an actress who has appeared in several Tamil and Hindi movies. 10. Keerthy Suresh [caption id="attachment_20053" align="alignnone" width="800"] via[/caption] Keerthy Suresh is an Indian actress who predominantly works in South Indian cinema. With the Telugu film Geethaanjali, she made her acting debut in the industry. Additionally, she played leading roles in several critically acclaimed movies, like Sarkar, Bairavaa (2018), and Mahanati (2018). The actress charges Rs 2 crore for each film. She is a two-time winner of the Tamil Nadu State Film Awards and the Filmfare Awards South. The South Indian film industry has experienced incredible growth over the past several years and is now making money on par with Bollywood. Their brilliant and attractive actresses are one of the key factors contributing to South Industry's expansion. These are the top highest paid South Indian actresses. Follow Us: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Youtube | Pinterest Entertales is on YouTube; click here to subscribe for the latest videos and updates.