Dhaka, March 21 -- The earnings of Indian film actors are often shrouded in secrecy, but occasionally, reports surface revealing the staggering sums that top stars command.

While male superstars frequently charge over Rs 100 crore per film, leading actresses are steadily narrowing the pay gap. The title of India's highest-paid actress has now changed hands, with Priyanka Chopra securing an unprecedented Rs 30 crore fee for her much-anticipated comeback film.

Priyanka Chopra is set to return to Indian cinema after nearly six years, starring in SS Rajamouli's upcoming film alongside Mahesh Babu. This project also marks her return to South Indian cinema after two decades.

According to "Bollywood Hungama", Priyanka's remuneration for the f...