Here's the list of the top actors who are paid highly on OTT platforms.
Last Updated: 12.20 PM, Jun 08, 2023
OTT platforms have altered the entire cinemagoing experience. Audience enjoy watching content on OTT platforms in the comfort of their homes, whether it be a movie or a web series. The audience has switched their choices from box office films to digital services as a result of OTT platforms' extensive reach. These platforms have not only made it easier for content creators, but also for many actors. Through digital platforms, many of them received significantly greater recognition for their work.
Numerous Bollywood celebrities from the mainstream media are also appearing in the films and television shows created by these platforms. These actors are among the highest-paid Indian actors on OTT platforms and are earning enormous sums of money through streaming services.
But do you know who, amongst all these actors is the highest paid actor on OTT platforms.
One of the best actors in Bollywood, Ajay Devgn, who made his OTT debut on Disney+ Hotstar is the most highest paid actor in the digital industry. His psychological crime and thriller film Rudra has a gripping plot and standout acting, it has become a national hit. Ajay Devgn appears to have demanded Rs 125 crores for the remake of the British show Luther following the success of this film.
Saif Ali Khan is next in line, who reportedly charged 15 crores for the Netflix series Sacred Games.
The popular Pankaj Tripathi is another actor from the same show who received a 12 crore fee. Not just that, the actor also reportedly charged Rs 10 crores for the role of Kaleen Bhaiya in Amazon Prime Video’s series, Mirzapur.
The next person in line is Manoj Bajpayee, who has performed admirably on OTT and was given a Rs 10 crore cheque for The Family Man's second season.
Then comes everyone's favourite actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui, who earned a whopping Rs 10 crore for the second season of Sacred Games.
Talking about the female actresses; the first is Radhika Apte, who was reportedly took home Rs 4 crore for Sacred Games, and the second is Samantha Ruth Prabhu, who received Rs 4 crores for Family Man 2.
Then comes Jitendra Kumar, his outstanding performance in the TVF film Kota Factory brought about a complete turnaround. He then proved again with Panchayat that he is here to stay. Later, he also delivered Jaadugar and according to reports, he charged Rs 4 lakhs for the 8 episodes of Jaadugar.