Archive · 1 Feb 2026
Allu Arjun Tops Indian Actor Earnings in 2026
Allu Arjun is now the highest-paid actor in India, earning more than Shah Rukh Khan.
He is making Rs 175 crore just for acting in a new movie called AA22xA6, plus a share of the profits.
This movie is very expensive, costing Rs 800 crore, with a lot of money spent on special effects.
Netflix paid Rs 600 crore to show the movie on their platform.
Allu Arjun might play multiple roles in this science-fiction film about parallel universes.
Shah Rukh Khan usually earns a lot too, but Allu Arjun's guaranteed pay is now higher.
Allu Arjun earns Rs 175 crore base salary plus 15% profit share for his upcoming film AA22xA6.
The film has a budget of Rs 800 crore, with Rs 350-400 crore allocated for visual effects.
Netflix paid Rs 600 crore for the digital streaming rights of AA22xA6.
Allu Arjun's earnings surpass Shah Rukh Khan's, making him the highest-paid Indian actor in early 2026.
The film is rumored to be a science-fiction story involving parallel universes, with Allu Arjun playing multiple roles.
- Who
- Allu Arjun, Shah Rukh Khan, Atlee, Deepika Padukone, Jahnvi Kapoor, Mrunal Thakur
- What
- Allu Arjun's earnings surpass Shah Rukh Khan's as the highest-paid Indian actor in 2026
- When
- Early 2026
- Where
- India
- Why
- Due to the success of the Pushpa franchise and high earnings from the upcoming film AA22xA6
- Actor
- Allu Arjun
- Base Salary
- Rs 175 crore
- Profit Share
- 15%
- Film Budget
- Rs 800 crore
- VFX Budget
- Rs 350-400 crore
- Streaming Rights Deal
- Rs 600 crore (Netflix)
- Film Title
- AA22xA6 (working title)
- Director
- Atlee