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Browse Through Rajinikanth's Acting Journey From Earning Rs 30,000 To Becoming 'THALAIVA'!

Rajinikanth's awe-inspiring journey from undervaluing himself at Rs 30,000 per project to commanding a staggering Rs 110 crore for 'Jailer', showcasing his evolution as one of India's highest-paid and iconic actors.

BollywoodMDB Team | Updated On: Aug 12, 2023 08:31 PM IST

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Browse Through Rajinikanth's Acting Journey From Earning Rs 30,000 To Becoming 'THALAIVA'!

Rajinikanth is worshipped as a god-like figure in South India, where he is known as a movie god. He has a huge number of fans who see him as a god. After a long break, the maestro is back on the big screen in the eagerly awaited movie 'Jailer,' which stars famous actors like Tamannaah Bhatia and Jackie Shroff in key parts. In addition to praise for his greatness, charm, acting skills, and aura, it's interesting to look at how his earnings have changed over the years.

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Lifestyle Asia says that Rajinikanth has an incredible net worth of 430 crore, which makes him one of the richest stars in India. This financial success shows how quickly his salary has grown over the course of his long and successful work. Come with us as we learn more about this amazing trip.


In the beginning of his work, Rajinikanth often didn't know how much he was worth and had trouble figuring out how much he should be paid based on market standards. In the beginning, he would only charge 30,000 for his work on a job. In a video that went viral, Rajinikanth told a touching story about a conversation he had with the late screenwriter Panchu Arunachalam.

In this he said, "I told Panchu, sir, that I charge 30,000 per picture. I asked him for between 20,000 and 35,000 because he wanted to take me to Singapore and Malaysia for the shoots. Arunachalam's answer was both helpful and encouraging. He replied, "You're not giving yourself enough credit. Only charging 30,000? Are you aware that your films are usually big hits at the box office? Do you know how producers and theatres compete for the rights to show your movie? Isn't there someone who can help you with this?"

This talk was very important because it led to Rajinikanth's first big pay rise, a handsome 1,10,000 for the movie 'Priya.' From then on, he was on an unstoppable path that took him to the top of his field and made him one of the highest-paid stars.


From these humble beginnings, Rajinikanth went on a path that led to him building an empire on the back of his hit films, both in the South and in the fast-paced world of Bollywood. His contribution and effect are still unmatched. At the moment, the actor gets an amazing 100 crore for each movie he does.

(Also Read: Jailer: Box Office Collection Day 1; Rajinikanth's Blockbuster Sets Records By Crossing 13 Crore In Tamil Nadu Alone! (Details Inside))

Reports say that the famous actor made an amazing 110 crore for his most recent movie, 'Jailer,' which allegedly cost a total of 225 crore to make. Rajinikanth's rise to fame has been nothing short of amazing, which is a tribute to his amazing action scenes and acting skills, which continue to captivate audiences all over the world.

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