Kapil Sharma, the face of "The Great Indian Kapil Show," is reportedly commanding a massive fee for his appearance on the Netflix series. As the show gears up for its third season, which premiered on June 21, 2025, the spotlight is not only on the celebrity guests and comedic acts but also on the hefty paycheck Sharma is expected to receive.
According to reports, Kapil Sharma is being paid approximately ₹5 crore (Indian Rupees) per episode for "The Great Indian Kapil Show." This substantial amount reflects his pivotal role in the show's success and his immense popularity as a comedian and host. While neither Netflix nor the show's team has officially confirmed these figures, several media outlets have reported on the comedian's impressive earnings.
If these reports are accurate and the third season maintains a similar episode count to the previous two (13 episodes each), Kapil Sharma stands to earn another ₹65 crore for the entire season. This would bring his total earnings from "The Great Indian Kapil Show" across all three seasons to a staggering ₹195 crore, nearing ₹200 crore.
To put that into perspective, for the first two seasons of "The Great Indian Kapil Show," Kapil Sharma's earning was ₹5 crore per episode. Therefore, he took home a whopping ₹65 crore for 13 episodes of the first season, and the same amount for the second season.
The comedian, Kapil Sharma, has changed the way comedy was perceived in the entertainment industry and went on to build one of the biggest sketch comedies in the country. What started as The Kapil Sharma Show and Comedy Nights with Kapil, soon turned into one of the most glamorous series on Netflix.
The show features Kapil Sharma, Sunil Grover, Krushna Abhishek, Archana Puran Singh, Kiku Sharda, and Rajiv Thakur.
Other cast members' salaries include: * Navjot Singh Sidhu: ₹30-40 lakhs per episode * Sunil Grover: ₹25 lakhs per episode. * Archana Puran Singh: ₹10-12 lakhs per episode * Krushna Abhishek: ₹10 lakh per episode. * Kiku Sharda: ₹7 lakh per episode. * Rajiv Thakur: ₹6 lakh per episode.
The return of Navjot Singh Sidhu has not only revived audience excitement but also sparked discussions around the show's pay structure. Archana Puran Singh, who replaced Sidhu in 2019 continues to be on Kapil Sharma's comedy shows.
"The Great Indian Kapil Show" has become a beloved comedy and celebrity chat show. With its talented cast and witty banter, the show promises to deliver another laughter-packed season, keeping audiences hooked every weekend.
