Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan has officially entered the billionaire club, emerging as the world’s richest actor with an estimated fortune of $1.4 billion (₹12,490 crore), according to the M3M Hurun India Rich List 2025.
The new valuation places Khan ahead of global entertainment icons such as Tom Cruise and Taylor Swift, underscoring his position as one of the most powerful figures in the global entertainment industry.
Khan, widely celebrated as the “King of Bollywood,” has seen his net worth soar in recent years, thanks to a combination of blockbuster films, production ventures, endorsements, and lucrative business interests. The Hurun report notes that his wealth has grown nearly 75 percent over the past year, making him the highest-ranked actor on the list.
Multiple Business Empires
Shah Rukh Khan’s fortune is built on more than three decades in cinema and a diverse portfolio of businesses:
- Film and Production: His company, Red Chillies Entertainment, produces films and operates one of India’s leading VFX studios.
- Sports Investments: As co-owner of the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) IPL team, Khan benefits from cricket’s booming commercial ecosystem.
- Brand Endorsements: He continues to be one of India’s most sought-after celebrity endorsers, representing both luxury and mass-market brands.
- Real Estate: Properties including his landmark residence Mannat in Mumbai and investments abroad contribute significantly to his wealth.
How Other Indian Actors Rank
While Shah Rukh Khan leads by a massive margin, several other Indian film personalities also feature in the Hurun India Rich List 2025:
- Juhi Chawla & family – ₹7,790 crore
- Hrithik Roshan – ₹2,160 crore
- Karan Johar – ₹1,880 crore
- Amitabh Bachchan & family – ₹1,630 crore
These rankings highlight how Bollywood’s wealthiest stars are increasingly diversifying into production, brand ownership, and sports investments to grow their fortunes.
Global Rankings
While Hollywood veteran Tom Cruise is estimated to be worth under $1 billion, Khan’s $1.4 billion valuation positions him comfortably ahead. Forbes earlier valued singer Taylor Swift at around $1.6 billion, but Hurun’s methodology places Khan higher on its list, effectively making him the richest actor in the world.
Industry analysts caution, however, that net worth rankings vary by source, depending on valuation methods and currency fluctuations.
At 59, Shah Rukh Khan is not only the face of Bollywood but also its most successful businessman. His trajectory – from a middle-class upbringing in Delhi to becoming the world’s richest actor – mirrors the aspirations of India’s rising cultural and economic power on the world stage.
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