India's top five richest actors in 2026, led by Shah Rukh Khan, according to reported net worth estimates.
Shah Rukh Khan has emerged as India’s richest actor in a recently published 2026 ranking, with an estimated net worth of ₹10,000 crore. Telugu superstar Nagarjuna Akkineni ranks second with an estimated wealth of ₹5,000 crore, while Bollywood veteran Amitabh Bachchan occupies the third position with ₹4,000 crore.
The ranking, published by Deccan Chronicle on September 26, 2026, features six Hindi film actors and four Telugu film stars among India’s 10 wealthiest actors.
The list includes Salman Khan, Hrithik Roshan, Akshay Kumar, Aamir Khan, Chiranjeevi, Venkatesh Daggubati and Ram Charan.
However, the figures represent reported estimates rather than independently audited financial disclosures. The wealth calculations may include income from films, businesses, investments, real estate and other assets.
Top 10 Richest Actors in India in 2026
According to the ranking reported by Deccan Chronicle, the following actors have the highest estimated net worth:
| Actor | Estimated Net Worth |
|---|---|
| 1. Shah Rukh Khan | ₹10,000 crore |
| 2. Nagarjuna Akkineni | ₹5,000 crore |
| 3. Amitabh Bachchan | ₹4,000 crore |
| 4. Salman Khan | ₹3,000 crore |
| 5. Hrithik Roshan | ₹2,500 crore |
| 6. Akshay Kumar | ₹2,300 crore |
| 7. Aamir Khan | ₹1,800 crore |
| 8. Chiranjeevi | ₹1,700 crore |
| 9. Venkatesh Daggubati | ₹1,650 crore |
| 10. Ram Charan | ₹1,400 crore |
The ranking is based on estimated wealth figures reported by Deccan Chronicle and subsequently covered by other publications, including The Times of India and Moneycontrol.
Sources of Income of India’s Richest Actors
1. Shah Rukh Khan: ₹10,000 Crore
Shah Rukh Khan leads the ranking with an estimated net worth of ₹10,000 crore.
Apart from his successful acting career, Khan has established business interests in film production and cricket.
He co-owns Red Chillies Entertainment, a production company involved in filmmaking and visual effects. He also has ownership interests in the Kolkata Knight Riders cricket franchise through Knight Riders Sports.
His other sources of income include brand endorsements, commercial partnerships and investments.
The M3M Hurun India Rich List 2026 also estimates his wealth at ₹10,000 crore, compared with ₹12,490 crore in its 2025 edition.
2. Nagarjuna Akkineni: ₹5,000 Crore
Telugu actor Nagarjuna Akkineni ranks second in the reported list with an estimated net worth of ₹5,000 crore.
His wealth is associated with his decades-long acting career and business interests.
Nagarjuna is closely associated with Annapurna Studios, a Hyderabad-based film production and studio business established by his father, Akkineni Nageswara Rao.
He has also been associated with business ventures and investments outside cinema, including hospitality-related interests.
However, the exact contribution of these businesses to his estimated personal wealth has not been publicly established.
3. Amitabh Bachchan: ₹4,000 Crore
Veteran Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan ranks third with an estimated net worth of ₹4,000 crore.
His income sources include acting, television hosting, advertising campaigns and investments.
Bachchan has hosted multiple seasons of the popular television programme Kaun Banega Crorepati and has appeared in advertisements for several major brands.
Apart from entertainment, he has investments in businesses and real estate.
The M3M Hurun India Rich List 2026 also estimates the wealth of Amitabh Bachchan and his family at ₹4,000 crore, compared with ₹1,630 crore in the previous edition.
4. Salman Khan: ₹3,000 Crore
Salman Khan occupies the fourth position with an estimated net worth of ₹3,000 crore.
His primary income sources include acting, television hosting, brand endorsements and film production.
He is associated with Salman Khan Films, a production company involved in Hindi cinema.
Khan has also hosted several seasons of the reality television programme Bigg Boss, contributing to his entertainment-related earnings.
His estimated wealth of ₹3,000 crore is also reported in the M3M Hurun India Rich List 2026.
5. Hrithik Roshan: ₹2,500 Crore
Hrithik Roshan ranks fifth with an estimated net worth of ₹2,500 crore.
While acting remains an important source of his earnings, his business interests have also contributed to his reported wealth.
Roshan is associated with HRX, a fitness and lifestyle brand offering products such as sportswear, footwear and fitness accessories.
He also earns through brand endorsements and commercial partnerships.
The M3M Hurun India Rich List 2026 estimates his wealth at ₹2,500 crore, compared with ₹2,160 crore in 2025.
6. Akshay Kumar: ₹2,300 Crore
Akshay Kumar ranks sixth with an estimated net worth of ₹2,300 crore.
His income comes primarily from acting, film production, brand endorsements and business investments.
Kumar has worked in numerous Hindi films and has been associated with production ventures, including Cape of Good Films.
He has also endorsed several consumer brands during his career.
The ₹2,300 crore figure is based on the reported Deccan Chronicle ranking and should be treated as an estimate.
7. Aamir Khan: ₹1,800 Crore
Aamir Khan occupies the seventh position with an estimated net worth of ₹1,800 crore.
His earnings are largely associated with acting and film production.
He founded Aamir Khan Productions, which has produced films including Lagaan, Taare Zameen Par and Dangal.
His earnings may also include remuneration linked to the commercial performance of his film projects, depending on contractual arrangements.
The reported wealth figure of ₹1,800 crore has not been independently verified through publicly available personal financial disclosures.
8. Chiranjeevi: ₹1,700 Crore
Telugu cinema veteran Chiranjeevi ranks eighth with an estimated net worth of ₹1,700 crore.
He has built his career over several decades, appearing in numerous commercially successful Telugu films.
His known professional income sources include acting fees, brand endorsements and other entertainment-related activities.
His reported wealth may also include investments and real estate assets.
However, the precise value of his individual holdings and their contribution to his estimated net worth is not publicly established.
9. Venkatesh Daggubati: ₹1,650 Crore
Venkatesh Daggubati ranks ninth with an estimated net worth of ₹1,650 crore.
The Telugu actor has appeared in numerous films during his career and earns through acting and commercial partnerships.
He belongs to the Daggubati family, which has longstanding business interests in the Telugu film industry.
The family is associated with Suresh Productions, one of the established production companies in Telugu cinema.
However, family-owned assets should not automatically be considered part of Venkatesh’s personal wealth without information about his individual ownership.
His estimated net worth of ₹1,650 crore is based on the reported ranking.
10. Ram Charan: ₹1,400 Crore
Ram Charan completes the top 10 with an estimated net worth of ₹1,400 crore.
His primary income sources include acting, film production, brand endorsements and business ventures.
He is associated with Konidela Production Company, which has produced Telugu films.
His international recognition increased following the success of RRR, directed by S. S. Rajamouli.
Apart from films, he has been associated with business investments and commercial partnerships.
The reported net worth of ₹1,400 crore remains an estimate rather than an independently verified figure.
Four Telugu Actors Feature Among India’s 10 Richest Film Stars
One of the notable aspects of the reported ranking is the presence of four Telugu actors.
Nagarjuna Akkineni, Chiranjeevi, Venkatesh Daggubati and Ram Charan represent the Telugu film industry in the top 10.
Nagarjuna holds the highest position among Telugu actors, ranking second overall with an estimated net worth of ₹5,000 crore.
The remaining six positions are occupied by actors primarily associated with Hindi cinema.
The ranking reflects the significant business interests and accumulated assets associated with established film personalities across different Indian film industries.
However, estimated personal wealth should not be used as a direct measure of an actor’s box-office success or the financial performance of an entire film industry.
How Does the Ranking Compare With the Hurun India Rich List 2026?
The M3M Hurun India Rich List 2026, released on September 23, provides a separate assessment of wealth among India’s richest individuals.
According to Hurun, Shah Rukh Khan and his family have an estimated wealth of ₹10,000 crore.
Amitabh Bachchan and his family are listed at ₹4,000 crore, followed by Salman Khan at ₹3,000 crore and Hrithik Roshan at ₹2,500 crore.
The Deccan Chronicle ranking includes additional actors, such as Nagarjuna Akkineni, Akshay Kumar and Aamir Khan.
The two publications should not be treated as presenting identical rankings because their coverage and available wealth estimates differ.
Hurun states that its 2026 wealth calculations are based on a snapshot taken on August 24, 2026.
Conclusion
Shah Rukh Khan continues to lead among India’s wealthiest actors in the reported 2026 rankings, with an estimated net worth of ₹10,000 crore.
The presence of several Bollywood and Telugu film stars highlights how established actors have expanded their financial interests beyond cinema.
Film production companies, sports franchises, brand endorsements, investments and real estate can all contribute to their overall wealth.
However, the exact financial position of individual actors may differ from published estimates because private investments, ownership stakes, liabilities and asset valuations are not always publicly disclosed.
Sources: Deccan Chronicle, September 26, 2026; The Times of India, September 26, 2026; Moneycontrol; M3M Hurun India Rich List 2026; The Indian Express; Business Standard.
Disclaimer: All net worth figures are estimates based on published reports. They should not be interpreted as officially disclosed or independently audited personal wealth.
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