1.Shah Rukh Khan:

In 2024, Shah Rukh Khan, thanks to three backend blockbusters, namely Pathaan, Jawan, and Dunki, disbursed 92 crore in taxes.

Pathaan: This film focused specifically on the horror genre made a record during its showing, earning it the fifth place in the history of letter of the chord theater attendance.

Jawan: In which we follow a hero from the shady side, arranged and encountered by his most familiar Rulseikhan in the context of the world, who was able to bring back the sting like flavor a la Jaaneman.

Dunki: The film has done particularly well, and together with SRK, it has increased one’s expectations for the upcoming movie and beyond.

These films not only topped the collections at the box office, but also increased his income, making him India’s number one taxpayer in 2024.

2. Thalapathy Vijay:

In the financial year of 2024, Thalapathy Vijay paid a whopping 85 crore to the exchequer, which was possible primarily because of his recent blockbuster movies, especially GOAT, which stands for Greatest of All Time. The film produced by Venkat Prabhu had enormous expectations with its production costs pegged at 400 crore, while it is speculated that Vijay made around 200 crores doing his part in front of a camera. In the context of the movie’s budget to remuneration ratio, he emerged as one of the few top-paid film industry professionals in the Indian cinema market, which contributed in a big way to his tax contributions for the year.

3. Salman Khan:

In the country of India, Salman Khan paid 75 crore in taxes in the year 2024, thanks to the success of his films and other activities. Among them, one of the most awaited festival releases was Tiger 3 from the Tiger series, which was released during the Diwali period in October 2023. Following the smashing blockbusters of Ek Tha Tiger and Tiger Zinda Hai, in which Salman was featured as an action hero reprising his character, the movie had lots of expectations.

This made 2024 another profitable salman Khan venture that further confirmed his position as one of the highest-earning stars in Bollywood.

4.Amitabh Bachchan:

Amitabh Bachchan paid 71 crore as taxes in 2024, which was owing to diligent hard work done during the films and TV projects. He also noted that his noticeable stint in the sci-fi thriller Project K, which features the likes of Prabhas and Deepika Padukone, was particularly helpful. Furthermore, he received acclamation for his role in the legal drama, Section 84. In addition to acting, Bachchan hosted Kaun Banega Crorepati for many years and earned many brand endorsements, which boosted his revenue, and hence his tax payments were substantial.

5.Ajay Devgan:

Ajay Devgn’s taxes for the year 2024 were 45 crore, which was a result of his successful films and business activities. The film Maidaan, a sportsbiopic on Indian football, which he directed, was appreciated by both critics and audiences. Also, Singham Again, an extension of his much-loved action franchise, was a hit with box office collections. Apart from being an actor, he worked in many productions, including Ajay Devgn FFilms, and his VFX company, NY VFXWaala, helped him increase his income and therefore his taxes.

6.Ranbir Kapoor:

The tax payment of 36 crore made by Ranbir Kapoor in the year 2024 was reaped from the multiplicity of his films as well as the endorsement meetings. One of the highlights of the year was his lead role in the Sandeep Reddy Vanga-directed dark action crime film Animal, which stunned the audience with the story and Kapoor’s changing looks, giving the film hundreds at the box office. Furthermore, Kapoor was active in Bollywood with the return of his character in Brahmstra: Part Two—Dev, the follow-up to his 2022 hit.

7.Hrithik Roshan:

Hrithik Roshan’s tax payment of 28 crore in the year 2024 was mainly driven by the earnings garnered by his numerous blockbuster movies and product promotions. His had a prominent role in the Fighter amateur aerial warfare action flick with Deepika Padukone and opened well at the box, having created massive hype on its unusual plot and effects. Besides, Hrithik’s feature in War 2, the sequel to his 2019 hit War, was also effective in putting him among the top action stars. In addition to cinema, his income potential was upsized by many brand endorsements, which placed him as the top tax payer in Bollywood regardless of being choosy about his work.

8.Kapil Sharma:

Kapil Sharma’s ₹26 crore tax payment in 2024 was driven by his multifaceted career in comedy, film, and television. His long-running show, The Kapil Sharma Show, remained a major source of income, attracting high TRPs and consistent sponsorship deals.

9.Kareena Kapoor:

In 2024, funded by the continued success of the films and advertising endorsements, 20 million Rs flowed out of Kareena Kapoor’s pocket. The Crew, a comedy-drama staring Tabu and Kriti Sanon, received the once-over and became a big hit. Comprising three women who survive through today’s trials in the aviation industry, it was hailed for its big-time heroine performance. Moreover, her role playing Hansal Mehta’s character in Endless Thriller has only added to the acclaim she has won.

10.Shahid Kapoor:

In 2024, Shahid Kapoor paid 14 crore rupees in tax as a reflection of his achievements in movies and online projects. His performance in Bloody Daddy, an action-packed thriller that appeared on a streaming service, not only won the somewhat grudging acclaim of critics but also attracted many viewers too. It also displayed his versatility as an actor. So, the Farzi crime series was a success in the world of OTT, and it increased his income as well. In 2025, he became more popular than ever before and starred for Alibaba again! catastrophically, with singers singing in every country of the world.