South Indian cinema has seen a significant rise in the last few years especially Kannada industry has held a steady growth. The success of this film’s credit goes to their actress as well. The soulful music combined with the elegance of these ladies and also the popular dialogues delivered with strength in their eyes.
Actresses like Shika Ranganath and Rachita Ram are some of the prime examples that the industry has held on to true gems. Let us see how much these talented beauties are earning per film and how much of it contributes to their overall net worth.
Before we dive into these actresses’ profiles and their success – check out this comprehensive list of their pay scale and net worths.
| Rank | Actress | Fee per Film (₹) | Net Worth (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ashika Ranganath | ₹3 cr | ₹26.145 cr |
| 2 | Shanvi Srivastava | ₹2-₹3 cr | ₹25 cr |
| 3 | Srinidhi Shetty | ₹4-₹5 cr | ₹8-₹25 cr |
| 4 | Sree Leela | ₹2-₹3 cr | ₹15 cr |
| 5 | Rachita Ram | ₹3 cr | ₹7-₹10 cr |
5. Rachita Ram

- Per Project: ₹3 cr
- Net worth: ₹7-10 cr
The one actress known for her expressive acting and unique roles is Rachita Ram. Her versatile roles in superhit blockbusters like Bulbul and Ranna earned her recognition throughout the nation and various awards. She is also widely known as the Dimple Queen.
4. Srinidhi Shetty

- Per Project: ₹4-5 cr
- Net worth: ₹8-25 cr
Srinidhi Shetty became a nationwide sensation from her role as lead actress in the KGF franchise. Apart from the filmy realm she holds an engineering degree as her education.
3. Sree Leela

- Per Project: ₹2-3 cr
- Net worth: ₹15 cr
Sree made her debut with the film Kiss in Kannada cinema. She was awarded with the SIIMA Award for Best Female Debut Kannada for it. She also expanded her acting career into Telugu cinema. Along with stylish dance moves and remarkable acting skills she is currently pursuing MBBS.
2. Shanvi Srivastava

- Per Project: ₹2-3 crore
- Net worth: Approx. ₹25 cr
Shanvi has worked in famous films like Tarak and Mufti which puts her in a character which she leads with grace and elegance. The most adored ability of hers is the way she carries her every role. Every film she has acted in she made sure that the characters are portrayed exactly as it was written.
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1. Ashika Ranganath

- Per Project: ₹3 cr
- Net worth: ₹26.145 cr
Ranganath earned audience trust and admiration through various superhit films. Some of her most appreciated films include Mugulu Nage and O2 of 2024. There are more films of hers which are in the pipeline and the audience are eagerly waiting to see their favorite actress on the screens again.
Conclusion
The successful career of these actresses shows a vibrant nature of the Kannada film industry. Their acting skills combined with different roles in films have connected with the audience which eventually made them the top actresses of the industry.
These women aren’t stopping anytime soon and will continue to take on roles that challenge them and are seemingly expanding their presence across different film industries. This just signals towards one thing and that is their influence on South Indian cinema is set to grow even further.
Written by Kenbi Riba