: For perspective, MGR was reportedly earning slightly more, around ₹8 lakh per film, during the same period.
The salary of legendary actor , affectionately known as Nadigar Thilagam , evolved from a modest monthly wage to record-breaking figures that set early benchmarks for the Indian film industry. While modern stars command hundreds of crores, Sivaji's remuneration across his 288-film career reflected the growing economic power of Tamil cinema during the 20th century. The Early Years: Monthly Wages sivaji ganesan salary per movie