Brief
Hrithik Roshan’s Rs 25 billion fortune reflects a journey from financial hardship to Bollywood stardom
The Hurun India Rich List 2026 places the Bollywood star at fourth among Indian actors, after Shah Rukh Khan, Amitabh Bachchan and Salman Khan.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Hrithik Roshan has been ranked fourth among Indian actors on the Hurun India Rich List 2026, with an estimated wealth of Rs 25 billion (Rs 2,500 crore). The figure, which includes his business interests such as the HRX brand, follows a long‑term rise from a childhood marked by financial hardship.
In interviews, Roshan has recounted how his father, filmmaker Rakesh Roshan, lost all his money after the 1997 film Koyla and struggled to pay rent in 2006. The family moved into a modest house, initially sleeping on mats before gradually adding furniture. Rakesh mortgaged his house and cars to fund Hrithik’s debut in Kaho Naa… Pyaar Hai (2000), a film that went over budget by about Rs 30 million. The gamble paid off, launching Hrithik as a leading star and setting the stage for his later business empire.
Roshan’s wealth estimate reflects not only his film earnings but also his ventures beyond acting. The report highlights how the actor’s journey from financial difficulty to a multi‑billion‑rupee fortune has drawn renewed attention following the release of the latest Hurun list.
Key facts
- Hrithik Roshan’s estimated wealth is Rs 25 billion according to the Hurun India Rich List 2026 (gulfnews.com)
- He ranks fourth among Indian actors on the 2026 list, behind Shah Rukh Khan, Amitabh Bachchan and Salman Khan (gulfnews.com)
- Rakesh Roshan mortgaged his house and cars to fund Hrithik’s debut film, which went over budget by about Rs 30 million (gulfnews.com)
Background
The article draws on Gulf News coverage of Hrithik Roshan’s financial history and the Hurun India Rich List 2026. No conflicting reports are present in the source material.
Why it matters
The rise in Roshan’s net worth illustrates the potential for actors to build substantial business empires beyond their film careers, while also highlighting the risks families take to support artistic talent.
What happens next
None announced.
Sources
- [1] gulfnews.com — originally reported as “Hrithik Roshan’s Rs 25 Billion Fortune: From Sleeping on Mats to Becoming One of India’s Richest Actors on Hurun Rich List 2026”
