New Delhi, March 21 -- The remuneration of actors in the film industry always piques the interest of fans, offering a glimpse into the soaring paychecks top stars take home with them. While male actors continue to charge more than their female leads, it is safe to say that the scenario has changed a bit. The biggest change was brought by the current highest-paid actress in India who received a whopping Rs.30 crore pay for her upcoming film.

The highest-paid actress in India is Priyanka Chopra. With no release in the Indian film industry in the last six years, Priyanka is all set to mark her return with filmmaker SS Rajamouli's next, SSMB29 (tentative title). The film will star Priyanka alongside Mahesh Babu.

The Pan-India film will also...