Not Rashmika Mandanna or Nayanthara, this is the highest-paid South Indian actress
Sai Pallavi, Rashmika Mandanna, Nayanthara, Trisha Krishnan, Anushka Shetty, and Samantha Ruth Prabhu are among the highest-paid South Indian actresses in 2025. Sai Pallavi, with her role as Sita in Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana, earned a whopping Rs 18-20 crore, making her the highest-paid actress.