Shah Rukh Khan continues to hold the title of India’s richest actor, with an estimated net worth of ₹10,000 crore, according to the Hurun India Rich List 2026.
His wealth has fallen by ₹2,490 crore from the ₹12,490 crore valuation recorded in the 2025 Hurun list, marking a decline of around 20%. Earlier this year, the Hurun Global Rich List had valued his wealth at ₹10,800 crore.
Despite the drop, Khan remains far ahead of other actors on the list. His estimated wealth is higher than the combined net worth of the next three actors.
How Shah Rukh Khan Built His Wealth
Shah Rukh Khan’s wealth comes from much more than his earnings from films and brand endorsements.
His business interests include Red Chillies Entertainment, which operates in film production and visual effects, as well as his stake in Knight Riders Sports.
Knight Riders Sports has majority ownership of the Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League (IPL) and also has teams in overseas cricket leagues.
These businesses provide Khan with income outside the film industry and help reduce his dependence on box-office earnings.
Amitabh Bachchan Ranks Second
Amitabh Bachchan is ranked second among India’s richest actors in the 2026 list, with an estimated net worth of ₹4,000 crore.
His wealth has increased significantly from ₹1,630 crore in 2025. The rise has been linked to the growth in the value of investments managed through his family office and his private real estate holdings.
Salman Khan occupies the third position with a net worth of ₹3,000 crore.
Hrithik Roshan ranks fourth with an estimated wealth of ₹2,500 crore, up from ₹2,160 crore last year. The growth has been supported largely by the expansion and higher valuation of his activewear and lifestyle brand HRX.
Juhi Chawla and Karan Johar Missing From 2026 List
Some names that appeared in earlier editions of the rich list do not feature in the 2026 rankings.
Juhi Chawla, who was valued at ₹7,790 crore in the 2025 list, and filmmaker-producer Karan Johar, who had a reported net worth of ₹1,880 crore, are absent from this year’s list.
Shah Rukh Khan Set for Big-Screen Return
The latest wealth figures come as Shah Rukh Khan prepares to return to theatres after taking a break from films.
He had a successful 2023 with three major releases — Pathaan, Jawan and Dunki.
Khan is now set to return to the big screen with King, an action film directed by Siddharth Anand. The film is scheduled to release on December 24, 2026, and will also feature his daughter Suhana Khan.
With his film career, production company and sports investments, Shah Rukh Khan continues to have a diverse business portfolio beyond acting.
