Archive · 24 Sep 2026
Shah Rukh Khan Tops India’s Actors Despite Wealth Drop
Shah Rukh Khan is listed as India’s richest actor.
The Hurun India Rich List 2026 estimates that he has Rs 10,000 crore.
This is Rs 2,490 crore less than his reported wealth in 2025.
The report says the change may come from updated asset valuations.
It does not describe the decline as actual business losses.
Khan’s businesses include Red Chillies Entertainment.
He also has a stake in Knight Riders Sports, which owns the Kolkata Knight Riders.
His wealth is higher than the combined reported wealth of Amitabh Bachchan, Salman Khan and Hrithik Roshan.
Juhi Chawla is also listed below him.
Shah Rukh Khan is ranked India’s richest actor in the Hurun India Rich List 2026.
His estimated net worth is Rs 10,000 crore, down Rs 2,490 crore from 2025.
The report attributes the decline to recalibrated asset valuations rather than actual losses.
His business interests include Red Chillies Entertainment and a stake in Knight Riders Sports.
Khan remains ahead of Amitabh Bachchan, Salman Khan, Hrithik Roshan, Juhi Chawla and others.
- Who
- Shah Rukh Khan and other actors including Amitabh Bachchan, Salman Khan, Hrithik Roshan and Juhi Chawla.
- What
- Shah Rukh Khan remains India’s richest actor despite an estimated Rs 2,490 crore fall in net worth.
- When
- The figures are from the Hurun India Rich List 2026 and compare with reported 2025 wealth.
- Where
- India’s entertainment industry.
- Why
- His estimated Rs 10,000 crore net worth still places him above the other actors named.
Valuation Adjustment View
Wealth Decline View
Meaning of the Rs 2,490 crore fall
Valuation Adjustment View
The report says the decline reflects recalibrated asset valuations rather than actual losses, while Khan’s core business interests remain strong.
Wealth Decline View
The reported figures show a substantial one-year reduction in Khan’s estimated net worth, from Rs 12,490 crore to Rs 10,000 crore.
- Ranking
- India’s richest actor
- Estimated net worth
- Rs 10,000 crore
- Reported 2025 net worth
- Rs 12,490 crore
- One-year decline
- Rs 2,490 crore, or roughly 20 percent
- Reported business interests
- Red Chillies Entertainment and a stake in Knight Riders Sports
- Next three actors
- Amitabh Bachchan: Rs 4,000 crore; Salman Khan: Rs 3,000 crore; Hrithik Roshan: Rs 2,500 crore
- Source
- Hurun India Rich List 2026
