Nayanthara, Rashmika, Samantha: Who is South India's Highest-Paid Actress?

• Nayanthara, the 'Lady Superstar', tops the list, charging Rs. 5-10 crores per film and expanding her reach to Bollywood with 'Jawan'.
• Rashmika Mandanna, the 'National Crush', charges Rs. 3-4 crores, with reports of demanding Rs. 13 crores for 'Sikandar' opposite Salman Khan.
• Samantha Ruth Prabhu, despite a recent career slowdown, commands Rs. 4-5 crores per film and gained national fame with 'The Family Man 2' and 'Citadel'.
• Pooja Hegde, known as 'Buttabomma', charges around Rs. 4 crores per film, maintaining her demand despite recent flops and working with top stars.
• Mrunal Thakur, popular for 'Sita Ramam', is a highly sought-after actress in the South, demanding approximately Rs. 4 crores per film for her acclaimed performances.

Why It Matters: Nayanthara leads as the highest-paid South Indian actress, followed by Rashmika, Samantha, Pooja, and Mrunal.