Mumbai: Janhvi Kapoor is rewriting the rules of stardom in the South film industry, and her recent deals have left everyone stunned. The actress who was mainly involved in Hindi films has now emerged as one of the highest paid actresses in Telugu and Tamil entertainment which has proved that the market value of the actress was at its peak.
As per the industry gossip, Janhvi Kapoor has been contracting a huge Tamil webseries with Netflix at what is reportedly costing her 20 crores. It is a female-based project to be directed by popular filmmaker, Pa Ranjith, who has a successful co-operation with Rajinikanth in Kabali and Kaala. This high-profile collaboration is already creating massive excitement among fans and trade circles.
Janhvi Kapoor Becomes Highest Paid Telugu Actress with Peddi
Before this major Tamil project, Janhvi had already made headlines for her record-breaking remuneration in Telugu cinema. In her next Telugu movie Peddi, which stars Ram Charan, the actress reportedly earned approximately Rs 14 crores. This payment is said to have given her the biggest milestone in her career being the highest-paid Telugu actress of all times.
The move has firmly positioned Janhvi among the top female stars in South Indian cinema, reflecting her growing popularity and strong box office pull.
From Rejecting South Films to Setting New Records
Interestingly, Janhvi Kapoor’s journey into South cinema was not planned. Everything started in 2024 when she got the female lead role in Devara. Initially, she refused the proposal because she was not eager to venture into regional cinema as it would affect her standing in Bollywood.
However, it was her father, veteran producer Boney Kapoor, who encouraged her to reconsider. He strongly felt that the project could open new doors for her. The decision was further shocking, in the fact the role had a huge fee attached to it. Janhvi had been quoted an extremely high salary and to her surprise, the producers agreed to the rate without any second-thought.
That single decision changed the course of her career. The success and visibility from Devara paved the way for bigger offers, ultimately leading to her massive Telugu and Tamil deals.
Today, Janhvi Kapoor stands at a powerful crossroads of Hindi and South cinema, commanding fees that match the biggest names in the industry. A Rs 20 crore Netflix Tamil series, a Telugu film record-breaking, she is definitely in a new stage of superstardom, and audiences are eager to know what she can do next.
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