Prabhas Cuts 50 Percent Fees For 'Kalki 2898 AD' After His Flops, Still The Highest Paid Cast Member

Prabhas took pay cut of 50 percent for 'Kalki 2898 AD,' but even after that is the highest paid actor in the film, followed by Deepika Padukone and Amitabh Bachchan.

By Medha Sengupta Last Updated: Jun 29, 2024 | 13:47:30 IST

Kalki 2898 AD has been dominating the box office ever since its release on June 27, 2024. The film has an impressive star cast featuring South superstar, Prabhas, Deepika Padukone, Amitabh Bachchan, and Kamal Haasan in pivotal roles. The movie impressed all cinema fanatics, so much so that it grossed over Rs 191.5 crore on its opening day itself. And now, we have a report that reveals the film, Kalki's staggering fees for its stellar starcasts.

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Prabhas is the highest-paid actor for Kalki 2898 AD

Prabhas has proved his acting mettle over and over again with blockbusters like the Bahubali series and more. Now, the superstar is back on the big screen with the futuristic mythological film, Kalki 2898 AD. As per multiple reports swirling on the internet, Prabhas has taken a fifty-percent paycut for the film but still took home the biggest paycheck for the movie that totals a staggering value of Rs. 80 crore. Prabhas previously charged Rs. 150 crore for Adipurush which was a box office disaster. 

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Deepika Padukone, Amitabh Bachchan and Kamal Haasan are paid the same amount for Kalki 2898 AD

Deepika Padukone's performance in the film, has been hugely praised, and people are in awe of her acting as a to-be mother. The actress received a fat paycheck of Rs. 20 crore for this. Like her, Amitabh Bachchan and Kamal Haasan received the same amount in remuneration. Though Kamal Haasan's role was not that elaborate in the film, reports suggest that the actor has a lot more screen time in the sequel. 

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Disha Patani's whopping paycheck, despite her limited screen time

A lot of people aren't aware that Disha Patani is also a part of Kalki 2898 AD. Although her role was small, she did complete justice to it, and the audience loved her performance. The diva has been paid a whopping amount of Rs. 12 crore. 

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Story of Kalki 2898 AD

Kalki 2898 AD is a post-apocalyptic saga that unfolds in a world devoid of nature and full of darkness. This unique setting, inspired by the Kalki purana, sets the stage for a storyline that beautifully combines science fiction with Indian mythology.

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