Top 10 Highest Paid Indian OTT Stars

OTT platforms have changed drastically how people in India watch content. They give actors a great chance to show off their talent, making roles in OTT series really sought after. This has become one of the favorite ways to enjoy entertainment, right next to going for movies. The rise of these platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and Jio Hotstar, people now have a more affordable way to enjoy shows compared to traditional cinemas. This shift has made OTT actors some of the most popular movie stars in the country, with big contracts from leading film stars. Actors like Ajay Devgan, Pankaj Tripathi, and Saif Ali Khan have all found new opportunities on these platforms, and they’re making a lot of money each month.

Actors like Saif Ali Khan, Manoj Bajpayee, and Bobby Deol have really done well on these streaming platforms, but Ajay Devgn has really stood apart from them. He tops our list of the highest-paid Indian OTT actors. We’ll take a closer look at their notable works and earnings.

1. Ajay Devgn

Ajay Devgn tops the chart of the highest-paid star on OTT platforms, reportedly making ₹ 125 crore for his first series, Rudra: The Edge of Darkness. If you’re into psychological thrillers, then this one is sure to watch.

2. Jaideep Ahlawat

Paatal Lok star Jaideep Ahlawat, is now became the second-highest-paid OTT star in India. People loved to see on screen Hathiram Choudhury, of Paatal Lok for both seasons. He is making around ₹ 20 crore per project.

3. Saif Ali Khan

The Nawab of Pataudi, Saif Ali Khan has been part of popular shows like Sacred Games and Tandav. He reportedly made ₹ 15 crore for each one. His role as Sartaj Singh in Netflix’s hit series really changed the direction of his career.

Now comes the modern day character artists, who have portrayed the characters on the screen and became leads in OTTs. These actors have charged amount from ₹ 5 crore to ₹ 12 crore for their OTT projects, as per reports. Among them;

4. Pankaj Tripathi

Pankaj Tripathi, an actor known for his versatility in acting, is praised for shows like Mirzapur and Sacred Games. These roles have earned him a lot of praise throughout the country. Reports say he makes around ₹ 12 crore for each project.

5. Manoj Bajpayee

Manoj Bajpayee, a class actor who charges about ₹ 10 crore per project. He delivered a standout performance as Srikant Tiwari in Amazon Prime’s The Family Man, a series that has received widespread praise across the country.

6. Nawazuddin Siddiqui

Nawazuddin Siddiqui, a well-known, timeless actor too pulls in around ₹ 10 crore for each project. He won over fans with his memorable role as Ganesh Gaitonde in Sacred Games.

7. Kareena Kapoor Khan

Kareena Kapoor Khan taking on the legacy. She is one of the highest-paid, prominent figures in Bollywood, said to make around ₹ 10 to 12 crore for each project. Her timid role on Netflix in Jaane Jaan, is likely to keep viewers attached to the couch.

8. Radhika Apte

Radhika Apte is next on the list. A prominent actor, who is known for her bold and different roles in films. Reports say she makes around ₹ 4-5 crore for each project. Fans really enjoy her work in series like Ghoul and Sacred Games.

9. Ali Fazal and Samantha Ruth Prabhu

Ali Fazal and Samantha Ruth Prabhu, the actors are both well known to people of new age.

Fukrey starrer Ali is famous for his role in Mirzapur, and is said to earn around ₹ 3 to 4 crore for each project. His role as Guddu Pandit, has left a lasting impression on the audience.

Where Samantha as Raji in ‘The Family Man 2’ earned a lot of accolades and made her popular to Pan Pan-India audience. After the success of the series, it’s reported that she’s also hiked her fees to ₹ 3-4 crore per project.

10. Bobby Deol

Bobby Deol’s return to the industry has really paid off for him, both with fans and critics. It’s said that he’s now making around ₹ 3-4 crore per project as an antihero, and that’s helped boost his stardom.

Celebrities like Varun Dhawan, Shahid Kapoor, and Vivek Oberoi are also among the list those who earn quite a hefty amount for each project. 

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