Talking about equal pay in the film industry is common, yet one Indian actress did something historic by succeeding in films as well as business.
Although this actress hasn’t appeared in Bollywood for five years now, she is still the highest-paid actress in India and counts among the leading investors in the country. Yes, we are talking about Priyanka Chopra. Who follows Shraddha Kapoor on the list. According to the 2025 Candere Hurun India Women Leaders List, Priyanka Chopra is the second-most-followed celebrity investor in India.
Many people follow Priyanka, as she has 92.4 million followers online. 92.3 million people are following her on Instagram, and 27.2 million on X (originally Twitter). She is still one of the most admired Indian celebrities around the globe. At this point in life, Priyanka is not just a film star. She is considered to be a global figure and is a successful business owner. Along with a partner, she established Purple Pebble Pictures to help make significant films. Anomaly Haircare is a haircare brand that cares about the environment and sells top-quality items. With these moves, she has established herself in entertainment, beauty, as well as in business. Priyanka Chopra’s estimated wealth is about ₹650 crore, which shows how dedicated she is and how much her brand means globally.
Her return to acting happened after nearly five years.
Even with her strong presence on social media and around the world, Priyanka has not acted in a Bollywood movie since 2019. And now the followers are eager for her comeback. The actress is prepared to start in Indian cinema again, this time in SS Rajamouli’s new movie. Among the movie’s stars are Mahesh Babu and Prithviraj Sukumaran.
Hitting New Records With Her Rates
What is surprising is the huge amount of cash Priyanka received for doing this film. According to Bollywood Hungama, Deepika was paid ₹30 crore for her Role in this movie, which makes her the top-earning actress in Indian film. They said that confirming Priyanka’s role happened after a lot of time because she was clear about her fees. According to the source, it’s unfair that male actors make much more than female stars. Deepika Padukone used to hold the record for the most income, having earned ₹20 crore for the movie Kalki 2898 AD. But now Priyanka has reached success in many other areas.
Bringing in Big Revenues Around the World
Still, there are additional elements to consider. Priyanka’s fame allows her to make a considerable amount of money across the world. In Los Angeles, she lives with her husband, who is a singer named Nick Jonas, and continues to participate in projects all over the world. She allegedly earned $5 million for being in the series Citadel, which is more than ₹41 crore. She is not only an actress, she is also forming a kingdom. With her coming back to the Bollywood audience is eagerly waiting to see her succeed again.
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