Bigg Boss: Who Is the Highest-Paid Host? Here’s How Much Nagarjuna Earns This Season

Bigg Boss is one of the most successful reality television shows in India. After becoming a major hit in Hindi, the format expanded into several regional languages, including Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada and Bengali. Along with the contestants and tasks, the weekend episodes featuring popular hosts have become an important part of the show.

According to reports cited in national media, Salman Khan continues to be one of the highest-paid Bigg Boss hosts. He is reportedly earning around Rs. 125 crore for a season of the Hindi version, with reports suggesting a fee of more than Rs. 15 crore for each weekend episode.

In Tamil, Vijay Sethupathi, who took over as host after Kamal Haasan’s seven-season stint, is reportedly earning between Rs. 75 crore and Rs. 80 crore per season. In Telugu, Nagarjuna, who has been hosting the show since the third season after NTR Jr. and Nani, is reportedly paid around Rs. 35–40 crore per season.

Malayalam host Mohanlal is reportedly earning around Rs. 30 crore, while Kannada host Kiccha Sudeep is said to receive nearly Rs. 20 crore per season. In Bengali, former Indian cricketer Sourav Ganguly is reportedly associated with a four-year deal valued at around Rs. 125 crore. These figures are based on media reports and have not been officially confirmed by the respective broadcasters or hosts.