Kiara Advani’s Rs 15 Crore Deal For 'Toxic'—Is She Now Bollywood’s Highest-Paid Actress?
Kiara Advani has reportedly bagged a record-breaking paycheck for her role in Yash's much-anticipated film, 'Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups'. According to reports, the actress has been signed for a whopping Rs 15 crore, making her one of the highest-paid actresses in the industry.
Kiara Advani Joins the League of Highest-Paid Actresses
According to Bollywood Hungama, an industry insider revealed that Kiara’s massive fan following and consistent box office success contributed to her substantial paycheck. She is now reportedly among the highest-paid actresses, alongside Priyanka Chopra and Deepika Padukone.
Previously, Deepika Padukone held the record as the highest-paid actress, earning Rs 23 crore for Nag Ashwin’s 'Kalki 2898 AD'. Meanwhile, Priyanka Chopra is said to be charging Rs 30 crore for her upcoming project with SS Rajamouli and Mahesh Babu.
'Toxic' to Be Shot in Kannada and English
'Toxic', directed by Geetu Mohandas, is reportedly being filmed simultaneously in Kannada and English. The film also features Darrell D'Silva and Akshay Oberoi in significant roles.
Kiara Advani’s Upcoming Projects
On the professional front, Kiara Advani was last seen in 'Game Changer', where she starred alongside Ram Charan in a political drama directed by S Shankar. The film also featured Anjali, SJ Suryah, Srikanth, Sunil, and Jayaram in key roles.
There were also reports about Kiara opting out of Farhan Akhtar’s 'Don 3', where she was initially set to star opposite Ranveer Singh. The actress is now gearing up for her role in 'War 2', where she will share the screen with Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR.
Kiara Advani’s Personal Life Update
On the personal front, Kiara Advani and her husband, actor Sidharth Malhotra, are expecting their first child. The couple shared the happy news on February 28 via their social media handles, delighting their fans.