The Bollywood film industry continues to be heavily dominated by a few top actresses who receive the highest remunerations and enjoy abundant fame alongside impressive net worth. In 2025, the leading five female stars in Bollywood regarded to be at the summit of earnings, assets, and recognition are Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Deepika Padukone, Alia Bhatt, Katrina Kaif, and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan.
Bollywood’s Miss World, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, with exorbitant assets of twenty crores acquired from Brahmastra single-handedly brings in massive revenue from being the only goodwill ambassador for Bansal and being proudly associated with various high-end couture and cosmetics. Following in first place with Deepika Padukone, a goodwill ambassador of Avon’s Mark, Deepika charges thirty crores for each film. She brings in affiliated brands that are willing to pay multitudes just for her recognition.
Alia Bhatt, charging nearly twenty crores a film, is guaranteed star power while bringing in massive revenue through production, not only shines as a keen actress and a marvel of the fashion line. A star with an undeniable social media presence makes well over 5 crores through pre-booking clothes she designs.
Katrina Kaif is still one of the most bankable stars, earning up to ₹21 crore per film, though she is slightly behind in movie fees. Her beauty line and endorsements add significantly to her net worth.
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, a well-known figure in Indian cinema, commands an endorsement fee of ₹5 to ₹6 crore per film. In addition to her film work, she owns several properties and endorses luxury brands. Her enduring popularity contributes to her high relevance in the entertainment industry.
These actresses are changing the Bollywood narrative and redefining success in the entertainment industry while raking in several new records for revenue, impact, and prominence.
Comparison at a glance
| Actress | Net Worth (₹ Crore) | Per Movie Fee (₹ Crore) | Popularity Rank (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alia Bhatt | 550 | 20–25 | 2 |
| Deepika Padukone | 500 | 15–30 | 3 |
| Priyanka Chopra Jonas | 650 | 14–23 | Rising |
| Aishwarya Rai Bachchan | 860 | 5–6 | Iconic |
| Katrina Kaif | 225 | 15–21 | 10 |
Note: Juhi Chawla is the wealthiest in terms of assets (₹4600 crore), but her current popularity and film income are lower compared to the above names, who dominate across all three parameters: income, assets, and ongoing popularity.
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