Shah Rukh Khan tops global rich list of actors, beats Taylor Swift, Selena Gomez net worth

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan has officially joined the global billionaire club, as per the Hurun India Rich List 2025, released on October 1.

With an estimated net worth of Rs 12,490 crore (approx. $1.4 billion), Khan has not only set his position as India’s wealthiest actor, but also surpassed several global entertainment icons.

King Khan tops the global chart of wealthy celebrities

SRK (59) now holds the title of the world’s richest actor, leaving behind international stars like:

Taylor Swift – $1.3 billion

Arnold Schwarzenegger – $1.2 billion

Jerry Seinfeld – $1.2 billion

Selena Gomez – $720 million

This marks a historic milestone in Shah Rukh Khan’s 33-year journey in the film industry and a rise from last year’s estimated net worth of $870 million.

SRK’s success is undisputed

While SRK’s cinematic success is undisputed, his growing fortune also stems from smart business ventures:

Red Chillies Entertainment – his successful film production company

Red Chillies VFX – a high-end post-production and visual effects studio

Cricket investments – co-owner of Kolkata Knight Riders (IPL) and international franchises

Real estate – luxury properties in Dubai, Mumbai and London

Gap between SRK and other Indian actors

The Hurun report places Juhi Chawla and family at a distant second among Bollywood personalities with a net worth of Rs 7,790 crore, followed by:

Hrithik Roshan – Rs 2,160 crore

Karan Johar – Rs 1,880 crore

Amitabh Bachchan and family – Rs 1,630 crore

Upcoming film

On the work front, Shah Rukh is currently filming his highly anticipated action-thriller "King", co-starring Deepika Padukone and his daughter, Suhana Khan. Recently leaked on-set photos, showing SRK in a black suit holding a gun, have gone viral, sparking excitement online.

The cast includes Rani Mukerji, Jaideep Ahlawat, Abhay Verma, Arshad Warsi and Saurabh Shukla. The film marks Suhana’s big-screen debut alongside her father.

National Film Award win for Jawan

Adding to his recent successes, Shah Rukh Khan was also honoured with the National Film Award for Best Actor this year for his role in Jawan. This marks his first National Award, a crowning achievement in his long and illustrious career.