Mahesh Babu
Rank
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At a Glance
| Profession | Actor |
| Source of earnings | Films, Endorsements |
| Career High Point | His film Pokiri in 2006 was a mega hit |
| Number of times on list since 2017 | 3 |
|
Earnings 2019 (In Rs crore) |
35 |
#54 Celeb 100 Rank 2019
#33 Celeb 100 Rank 2018
#37 Celeb 100 Rank 2017
Telugu film star Mahesh Babu, 44, has been an actor for almost all his life, having starred in his first movie at the age of 4. As an adult, Raj Kumarudu in 1999 was his first film in a leading role. In 2006, the film Pokiri, in which Babu played a killer for hire, made him a leading star in south India. His next movie, Sarileru Neekkevaru is set to release in January 2020.
2019 Celebrity 100
S. Shankar
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Kamal Haasan
Celebrating 60 years in films, the actor, director, producer, singer and choreographer jumped from 71 to rank 56 this year.
Madhuri Dixit Nene
Madhuri Dixit Nene saw success in Total Dhamaal, which earned Rs 200 crore-plus. She also turned producer with 15 August, a Marathi Netflix film.
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