Nawazuddin Siddiqui salary per movie in 2026 is estimated between ₹5 crore to ₹12 crore. Nawazuddin Siddiqui is the epitome of the “outsider’s dream” in Bollywood. After years of small roles, his breakthrough in ‘Gangs of Wasseypur’ and global success with ‘Sacred Games’ established him as a master performer. Known for his intense preparation and versatility, Nawazuddin is now one of the few actors who can lead a small-budget independent film and also challenge superstars as a powerful antagonist in commercial potboilers.
Nawazuddin’s fee structure varies significantly based on the project’s nature. For solo-lead content-driven films, he often works at a subsidized rate of ₹5-6 crore to support the project. However, for big-budget commercial films or premium OTT originals where he plays a lead or a major villain, his remuneration reaches up to ₹10-12 crore.
Highest Paid Projects of Nawazuddin Siddiqui
| Rank | Project Name | Estimated Fee |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Sacred Games (Season 2) | ₹10 Crore |
| #2 | Saindhav (Telugu) | ₹8 Crore |
| #3 | Heropanti 2 | ₹7 Crore |
Nawazuddin Siddiqui Complete Movie-Wise Salary (1999–2026)
| SR. | Movie / Project | Year | Estimated Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Section 108 | 2025/26 | ₹6 Cr | |
| Noorani Chehra | 2025 | ₹5 Cr | |
| Saindhav | 2024 | ₹8 Cr | |
| Rautu Ka Raaz | 2024 | ₹5 Cr | |
| Haddi | 2023 | ₹6 Cr | |
| Tiku Weds Sheru | 2023 | ₹5 Cr | |
| Afwaah | 2023 | ₹4 Cr | |
| Jogira Sara Ra Ra | 2023 | ₹4.5 Cr | |
| Heropanti 2 | 2022 | ₹7 Cr | |
| Raat Akeli Hai | 2020 | ₹4 Cr | |
| Serious Men | 2020 | ₹3.5 Cr | |
| Motichoor Chaknachoor | 2019 | ₹3 Cr | |
| Thackeray | 2019 | ₹5 Cr | |
| Sacred Games S2 (Series) | 2019 | ₹10 Cr | |
| Manto | 2018 | ₹2 Cr | |
| Sacred Games S1 (Series) | 2018 | ₹6 Cr | |
| Munna Michael | 2017 | ₹3 Cr | |
| Raees | 2017 | ₹4 Cr | |
| Raman Raghav 2.0 | 2016 | ₹2 Cr | |
| Bajrangi Bhaijaan | 2015 | ₹2.5 Cr | |
| Manjhi – The Mountain Man | 2015 | ₹1.5 Cr | |
| Badlapur | 2015 | ₹1.5 Cr | |
| Kick | 2014 | ₹1.2 Cr | |
| The Lunchbox | 2013 | ₹50 Lakh | |
| Talaash | 2012 | ₹30 Lakh | |
| Gangs of Wasseypur | 2012 | ₹15 Lakh | |
| Kahaani | 2012 | ₹10 Lakh | |
| Peepli Live | 2010 | ₹2 Lakh | |
| Dev.D | 2009 | ₹50,000 | |
| Black Friday | 2007 | ₹25,000 | |
| Munna Bhai M.B.B.S. | 2003 | ₹5,000 | |
| Sarfarosh (Debut) | 1999 | ₹1,500 |