Tamannaah Bhatia: The Pan-India Star Who Earned ₹6 Crore for a 6-Minute Performance

In the latest edition of the Meet Series, we spotlight one of South cinema’s most celebrated stars — Tamannaah Bhatia. Known for her versatility across Telugu, Tamil, and Hindi films, Tamannaah has carved a niche as one of the highest-paid actresses in the industry.

🌟 A Top Pan-India Actress

Tamannaah has appeared in 89 films and won multiple accolades, including three Santosham Film Awards, two SIIMA Awards, and the prestigious Kalaimamani Award. According to reports, she charges between ₹4–5 crore per film, with her net worth estimated at ₹110 crore.

💃 ₹6 Crore for 6 Minutes

Recently, Tamannaah made headlines after performing at a New Year’s Eve bash in Goa (2025), where she was reportedly paid ₹6 crore for a 6-minute dance performance — an astonishing ₹1 crore per minute.

🎶 Chartbuster Songs

Apart from acting, Tamannaah is admired for her dancing skills and hit tracks. In 2024, her song “Aaj Ki Raat” from Stree 2 became a viral sensation, amassing over 901 million views on YouTube. She also delivered memorable performances in songs like “Kaavaalaa” from Jailer and “Nasha” from Raid 2. Reports suggest she earned ₹3 crore for her Jailer track alone.

🎬 Filmography Highlights

Tamannaah began her career with Chand Sa Roshan Chehra (2005) before entering Telugu and Tamil cinema. She rose to fame with Happy Days and Kalloori, later starring in blockbusters such as Ayan, 100% Love, Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy, Baahubali: The Beginning, Baahubali 2: The Conclusion, Dharma Durai, and Aranmanai 4.

Her journey reflects not just stardom but also her ability to balance acting with dance performances that command record-breaking fees.