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Jailer: Rajinikanth Shatters Records, Becomes India's Highest-Paid Actor with Mind-Blowing Success! (Details Inside)

Rajinikanth's latest film Jailer becomes a massive hit, making him the highest-paid actor in India.

Riya Sharma | Updated On: Sep 1, 2023 09:06 PM IST

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Jailer: Rajinikanth Shatters Records, Becomes India's Highest-Paid Actor with Mind-Blowing Success! (Details Inside)

Rajinikanth has become India's highest-paid actor, thanks to the massive success of his latest film, 'Jailer.' The action thriller has grossed over Rs 650 crores worldwide, making it one of the biggest hits of the year.

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As a result of the film's success, producer Kalanithi Maran from Sun Pictures presented Rajinikanth with a substantial check worth Rs 100 crores. This is in addition to the actor's remuneration of Rs 110 crores, bringing his total earnings for 'Jailer' to Rs 210 crores.

This makes Rajinikanth the highest-paid actor in India, surpassing the previous record holder, Akshay Kumar. Akshay had earned Rs 200 crores for his film 'Sooryavanshi.'

'Jailer' is a multilingual film that has been released in Tamil, Hindi, Kannada, and Telugu. It has been directed by Karthik Subbaraj and also stars Vinayakan, Ramya Krishnan, Vasanth Ravi, and Tamannaah Bhatia.

The film's success is a testament to Rajinikanth's enduring popularity. The actor is a household name in India and has a huge fan following across the world. He is known for his charismatic screen presence and his ability to deliver mass-appealing films.

With 'Jailer,' Rajinikanth has once again proved that he is the undisputed king of Indian cinema. He is now the highest-paid actor in the country, and his films continue to break box office records.

In addition to his acting career, Rajinikanth is also a successful politician. He was elected to the Rajya Sabha in 2014 and served as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu from 2018 to 2021.

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Rajinikanth is a true icon of Indian cinema. He is a talented actor, a successful politician, and a beloved figure among his fans. With 'Jailer,' he has once again shown that he is still at the top of his game.

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