Bigg Boss Hosts’ Fees Compared: Salman Khan, Nagarjuna, Mohanlal, Sethupathi & Sudeep — Who Tops the List?

Hosting Bigg Boss isn’t just a gig — it’s one of the most lucrative jobs in Indian television. With every regional version gearing up for a new season, the reported paychecks of its star hosts have once again become the talk of the town. Here’s how the numbers stack up.

Salman Khan Leads By a Wide Margin

Salman Khan, the face of Bigg Boss Hindi since Season 4, remains comfortably the highest-paid host in the franchise. As per figures reported by Variety India, he reportedly earns around Rs 200 crore per season, translating to roughly Rs 15 crore or more every weekend — a fee no other host in the franchise comes close to matching.

How the Regional Bigg Boss Hosts Compare

A Closer Look at the Numbers

Vijay Sethupathi, who stepped in for the Tamil edition after Kamal Haasan, reportedly earns Rs 3-4 crore per weekend, adding up to his season total. Nagarjuna’s fee has seen a dramatic jump — from around Rs 10 crore when he started hosting Bigg Boss Telugu in 2019 to nearly Rs 35 crore by 2025. Mohanlal, hosting Malayalam’s edition since its first season, reportedly earns close to Rs 30 crore for about 20 days of shooting, while Kichcha Sudeep pockets around Rs 2 crore per weekend episode for the Kannada version.

Why Salman Khan Stays on Top

Despite strong regional star power across languages, the Hindi edition continues to command the franchise’s biggest budget, reflecting both Salman Khan’s massive audience pull and the show’s premium positioning in the Hindi entertainment market.

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