Shah Rukh Khan is the richest actor in India in 2026, with a net worth of about Rs 10,000 crore (around $1.04 billion) on the Hurun India Rich List 2026. Amitabh Bachchan (Rs 4,000 crore), Salman Khan (Rs 3,000 crore) and Hrithik Roshan (Rs 2,500 crore) are the other actors on Hurun’s list. Nagarjuna, Akshay Kumar and Aamir Khan lead media estimates.
The Hurun list, released in September 2026, only covers people worth Rs 1,000 crore or more and does not include every star. To build a full top 10, we used Hurun where available and media estimates from Deccan Chronicle and Times of India for the rest. None of these figures is audited, and they change with business valuations.
- Top 10 richest actors in India 2026: quick list
- 1. Shah Rukh Khan: Rs 10,000 crore
- 2. Nagarjuna Akkineni: about Rs 5,000 crore
- 3. Amitabh Bachchan: Rs 4,000 crore
- 4. Salman Khan: Rs 3,000 crore
- 5. Hrithik Roshan: Rs 2,500 crore
- 6. Akshay Kumar: about Rs 2,300 crore
- 7. Aamir Khan: about Rs 1,800 crore
- 8. Chiranjeevi: about Rs 1,700 crore
- 9. Venkatesh Daggubati: about Rs 1,650 crore
- 10. Ram Charan: about Rs 1,400 to 1,630 crore
- Who dropped off or is missing
- How we ranked the richest actors in India
- Frequently asked questions
Top 10 richest actors in India 2026: quick list
| Rank | Actor | Net worth | Basis | Main income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shah Rukh Khan | Rs 10,000 crore | Hurun 2026 | Red Chillies, KKR, films |
| 2 | Nagarjuna Akkineni | About Rs 5,000 crore | Media estimate | Films, Annapurna Studios, property |
| 3 | Amitabh Bachchan | Rs 4,000 crore | Hurun 2026 | Investments, property, films, TV |
| 4 | Salman Khan | Rs 3,000 crore | Hurun 2026 | Films, Bigg Boss, Being Human |
| 5 | Hrithik Roshan | Rs 2,500 crore | Hurun 2026 | HRX, films |
| 6 | Akshay Kumar | About Rs 2,300 crore | Media estimate | Films, endorsements |
| 7 | Aamir Khan | About Rs 1,800 crore | Media estimate | Profit shares, production |
| 8 | Chiranjeevi | About Rs 1,700 crore | Media estimate | Films, family film business |
| 9 | Venkatesh Daggubati | About Rs 1,650 crore | Media estimate | Films, Suresh Productions |
| 10 | Ram Charan | About Rs 1,400 to 1,630 crore | Media estimate | Films, production |
1. Shah Rukh Khan: Rs 10,000 crore
Shah Rukh Khan stays India’s richest actor, though his Hurun figure fell from Rs 12,490 crore in 2025 to Rs 10,000 crore in 2026, as reported by Gulf News. Most of his wealth sits in Red Chillies Entertainment and his stake in the Kolkata Knight Riders.
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The drop reflects how his businesses were valued, not a fall in his film earnings. His film King, directed by Siddharth Anand, co-stars his daughter Suhana Khan.
2. Nagarjuna Akkineni: about Rs 5,000 crore
The Telugu star is not on the Hurun list, but Times of India and Deccan Chronicle estimate his wealth at about Rs 5,000 crore. His family runs Annapurna Studios in Hyderabad, and he has large property and business interests besides films and TV hosting.
3. Amitabh Bachchan: Rs 4,000 crore
Amitabh Bachchan’s family wealth more than doubled on the Hurun list, from Rs 1,630 crore in 2025 to Rs 4,000 crore in 2026. His income comes from family investments, real estate, films and hosting Kaun Banega Crorepati.
4. Salman Khan: Rs 3,000 crore
Salman Khan entered the Hurun list for the first time in 2026, at Rs 3,000 crore. He earns from films, hosting Bigg Boss, his production house and the Being Human clothing brand.
5. Hrithik Roshan: Rs 2,500 crore
Hrithik Roshan’s Hurun figure rose from Rs 2,160 crore to Rs 2,500 crore. His fitness and clothing brand HRX is a major contributor, along with film fees.
6. Akshay Kumar: about Rs 2,300 crore
Akshay Kumar is one of the busiest actors in Hindi cinema and one of the most active in brand endorsements. Deccan Chronicle puts his wealth at about Rs 2,300 crore and Times of India at about Rs 2,250 crore. He is not on the Hurun list.
7. Aamir Khan: about Rs 1,800 crore
Aamir Khan earns heavily through profit shares rather than flat fees, a model that paid off on films like Dangal. Estimates range from about Rs 1,800 crore to Rs 1,860 crore. His production company, Aamir Khan Productions, backs most of his projects.
8. Chiranjeevi: about Rs 1,700 crore
The Telugu megastar is estimated at about Rs 1,700 to 1,750 crore. He and his son Ram Charan are the only father and son pair in this top 10.
9. Venkatesh Daggubati: about Rs 1,650 crore
Venkatesh belongs to the family behind Suresh Productions, one of Telugu cinema’s oldest production houses. His wealth comes from films and the family’s film business and property.
10. Ram Charan: about Rs 1,400 to 1,630 crore
Ram Charan’s profile and fees rose sharply after RRR. Estimates vary the most for him: Deccan Chronicle says about Rs 1,400 crore and Times of India about Rs 1,630 crore. He co-owns Konidela Production Company.
Who dropped off or is missing
- Juhi Chawla: India’s richest female star on Hurun 2025 at Rs 7,790 crore, but absent from the 2026 list. This list covers male actors.
- Karan Johar: listed at Rs 1,880 crore in 2025, but not on the 2026 list. He is a producer and director, not mainly an actor.
- Rajinikanth, Prabhas and Kamal Haasan: not on Hurun’s 2026 list and not in the top 10 of the media estimates we used.
Read more profiles in our people section and money stories in finance.
How we ranked the richest actors in India
Hurun figures come first because Hurun uses a published method and a fixed cut-off date. For actors below or outside Hurun’s coverage, we used Deccan Chronicle’s estimates and cross-checked them with Times of India. Dollar figures are approximate. Net worth figures are estimates and can change quickly.
Further reading: Indian Television, Hurun India Rich List 2026 table and changes (September 2026), Dainik Jagran English, Shah Rukh Khan tops Hurun Rich List (September 2026), Deccan Chronicle, India’s richest actors (26 September 2026).
Frequently asked questions
Who is the richest actor in India in 2026?
Shah Rukh Khan, at about Rs 10,000 crore on the Hurun India Rich List 2026.
Is Shah Rukh Khan a billionaire?
Yes, in US dollar terms. Rs 10,000 crore is a little over $1 billion.
Which Bollywood actors are on the Hurun Rich List 2026?
Shah Rukh Khan, Amitabh Bachchan, Salman Khan and Hrithik Roshan.
Who is the second richest actor in India?
On media estimates, Nagarjuna at about Rs 5,000 crore. On the Hurun list alone, it is Amitabh Bachchan at Rs 4,000 crore.
Sources: Gulf News on Hurun India Rich List 2026, Curly Tales, September 2026, Business Today on Hurun 2025.
