Meet Asia's most expensive star, makes Rs 270 crore per film, beats Shah Rukh Khan, Prabhas, Kamal Hassan, Jackie Chan, has a net worth of Rs…., his name is….
Indian cinema has witnessed many actors; while some of them shine bright, others fail to do so. For those who become a name in the industry, they eventually become the highest-paid actors. Although there are many actors who have got the tag of being highest paid, only a few of them are able to sustain the tag. Today, we will tell you about an actor who, despite turning 72, is still a big name in the industry. Not just that, he is one of the most expensive actors — or let's say, the highest-paid actor — in Asia. Yes, you read that right! If you are wondering who we are talking about, then scroll down to know about him.
This actor in discussion is one of the most versatile personalities in the nation. He has contributed to Bollywood as well as South cinemas. Yes, let us tell you we are talking about none other than Rajinikanth.
Popularly known as Thalaiva, Rajinikanth has earned love, respect, and indeed millions of hearts with his acting. Born as Shivaji Rao Gaekwad on December 12, 1950, Rajinikanth in his initial days witnessed major struggles. From being a bus conductor to doing several odd jobs, Rajinikanth faced tough days in his early life. However, from being an ordinary man to becoming a cinema legend, his story is an inspiration to many.
Rajinikanth made his debut in 1975 with the Tamil movie Apoorva Raagangal. Over the years, he featured in many hit films including Robot, Robot 2.0, Baashha, Sivaji: The Boss, and Jailer. As a result, fans loved his performance, and not only that, Rajinikanth became India's highest-paid actor, leaving behind names like Shah Rukh Khan, Prabhas, Kamal Haasan, and Jackie Chan.
Rajinikanth has achieved yet another milestone by becoming Asia's highest-paid actor. According to a report by DNA, he received a staggering Rs 280 crore as remuneration for his 171st film, Coolie, in which he plays the lead role.
On the other hand, reports claim that Rajinikanth was paid Rs 125 crore for Vettaiyan and Rs 110 crore for Jailer. With an estimated net worth of Rs 430 crore as per Forbes, Rajinikanth is living a lavish and extravagant life.
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