Superstars who’ve aced the art of multiplying their moolah

Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan, who is all set to return to the silver screen with his much-awaited action thriller Pathaan later this month has surpassed the likes of Tom Cruise, George Clooney, Robert De Niro, and other renowned actors to grab the fourth spot on the list of richest actors in the world right now. According to the report shared by World of Statistics, SRK has a whopping net worth of Rs $770 million (approx Rs 6295.01 crore) and is just behind Dwayne Johnson and other Hollywood moguls. Scroll down to check out the top 5 richest actors in the world right now, their massive net worth, and sources of income.

Shah Rukh Khan to Dwayne Johnson, meet the top 5 richest actors in the world right now

5. Tom Cruise

American actor and producer Tom Cruise secured the fifth spot on the list of the top 5 richest actors in the world right now after shattering several box office records with his last release Top Gun: Maverick. The action drama soared past the $1.4 billion mark last year, per Deadline. One of the highest-earning actors in Hollywood, Cruise has built a vast empire of $620 million (approx Rs 5068.31 crore), per World of Statistics, which includes lavish properties worth millions of dollars, luxurious wheels, a private jet worth crores, a massive collection of premium watches, and more.

4. Shah Rukh Khan

Shah Rukh Khan is the only Indian actor to grab a spot on the list of richest actors in the world shared by World of Statistics. While he is the fourth richest actor on this planet with an astounding net worth of Rs $770 million (approx Rs 6295.01 crore), Shah Rukh Khan is expected to witness a massive influx of moolah from his upcoming projects: Pathaan, Jawan, and Dunki, which are scheduled to release this year.

The 57-year-old actor has diversified his portfolio by launching a production house, purchasing an Indian Premier League team, brand endorsements, and more. Shah Rukh Khan has also invested heavily in real estate and owns luxurious properties in exotic locations like New York, London, Dubai, Los Angeles, Mumbai, and Alibaug. Take a guided tour of these properties here.

3. Dwayne Johnson

Wrestler-turned-actor Dwayne Johnson needs no introduction. Hailed as the most electrifying man in the sports entertainment business, Johnson, who is also known as The Rock, surpassed the likes of Shah Rukh Khan, Tom Cruise, and other talented superstars on this planet to grab the third spot on the list of richest actors on this planet.

Despite the box office debacle of Johnson’s dream project Black Adam, the 50-year-old Hollywood superstar has managed to maintain a steady income from his Project Rock Collection for which he collaborated with Under Armor. Other major contributors to Johnson’s massive net worth of $800 million (approx Rs 6539.73 crore) include a production house, an American Football League (XFL), his own energy drink brand (Zoa Energy), partial ownership of Salt & Straw – an ice cream company, and a Tequila brand (Teremana).

2. Tyler Perry

Renowned American actor-filmmaker Tyler Perry is also an established songwriter, entrepreneur, and author. Perry, who was named the highest-paid man in entertainment by Forbes in 2011, is the second richest actor on this planet with a stupendous net worth of $1 Billion (approx Rs 8174.66 crore), per World of Statistics.

While his orthodox filmmaking skills are heavily inspired by his early experience with stage plays, Perry continues to be a huge name in the American TV and movie industry. The multi-talented filmmaker was included in Time’s list of the 100 most influential people of 2020 as well. Other major sources of income for the Hollywood mogul include his super-successful Madea franchise and a massive studio in Atlanta.

1. Jerry Seinfeld

A renowned writer, actor, producer, and stand-up comedian – Jerry Seinfeld, who rose to fame with his popular sitcom Seinfeld, is the jack of all trades. Popularly known for his observational comedy, the 68-year-old multi-talented actor has gone on to build a massive portfolio of $1 Billion (approx Rs 8174.66 crore), making him the richest actor on the planet, per World of Statistics.

Seinfeld, who earned a major fortune from the popular sitcom (Seinfeld), still owns 15% of the show’s backend equity points, which have helped him earn millions in syndication revenue in the past few years. He has also invested heavily in real estate and owns several properties in and around New York.

Source: gqindia