Kalki 2898 AD Star Cast Fee: Know How Much Prabhas, Deepika , Big B & More Charged For Film

The highly-anticipated film Kalki 2898 AD was finally released on June 27, 2024. The star-studded movie is being loved by the audience and it’s been dominating the box office. This Nag Ashwin directorial epic has an outstanding star cast featuring Amitabh Bachchan, Prabhas, Deepika Padukone, Kamal Haasan, Diljit Dosanjh, and Disha Patani. When the impressive trailers of the movie were released, people were thrilled to watch the movie.

Kalki 2898 AD is a post-apocalyptic tale that is set in a world without nature and full of darkness. The story is inspired by the Kalki Purana, and the modern storyline beautifully combines science fiction with Indian mythology.

The futuristic mythological film’s budget is  Rs 600 crore which is huge. When it has hit the theatres, fans are rushing to watch their favorite actors perform. The movie grossed over Rs 191.5 crore on its opening day itself. This indicates strong audience interest and a potential for a record-breaking run.

But have you wondered how each of the lead stars have charged as the fee for the film? Here is the answer to the question:

Prabhas’ Fees for Kalki 2898 AD

Prabhas is a superstar known for his blockbuster hits and generally charges huge fees for his roles. As per reports, Prabhas usually charges a fee of around Rs 150 crore per film.
Initially, for Kalki 2898 AD, he reportedly demanded a staggering Rs 150 crores but according to recent reports, he reduced his fee to 80 crores, Prabhas has taken a fifty-percent pay cut for this film but still he remains the highest-paid actor.

Deepika Padukone

Deepika’s performance in Kalki marks her debut in Telugu cinema. She plays Sumathi, a prominent character destined to revolutionize the world of Kalki 2898 AD. Her performance as a woman expecting a child amidst difficult circumstances is praiseworthy. The fees of Deepika Padukone for Kalki 2898 AD is a whopping Rs. 20 crores.

Amitabh Bachchan

Amitabh Bachchan plays the role of Ashwatthama which is a legendary character from the epic Mahabharata. His portrayal has already garnered recognition from fans. Amitabh Bachchan demanded a fees similar to Deepika, that is Rs 20 crores.

Kamal Haasan

Kamal Haasan is a versatile actor known for his superb performances in films. In this movie, he plays the antagonist Kali. His purpose is to prevent Sumathi’s efforts to defend her child. His character makes the film’s storyline even more compelling. Kamal Haasan also received the same amount in remuneration as Deepika and Amitabh – Rs 20 crores. Though his screen time was limited in this film, reports suggest that the actor has a lot more screen time in the sequel.

Disha Patani

Despite her limited screen time, Disha Patani received a whopping paycheck of Rs. 12 crores. The audience loved her performance in this futuristic mythological film as she did complete justice to the character.

Here is the Kalki 2898 AD trailer:

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