Ranbir Kapoor and Sai Pallavi have reportedly increased their fees by significant amounts to be part of Nitesh Tiwari’s much-awaited ‘Ramayana’. Ranbir Kapoor is all set to play Lord Ram in the film, which will bring the mythological story to life on the big screen.
How Much Are the Stars Charging?
Recent reports suggest that Ranbir is charging a whopping Rs 75 crores for his role in the film. This amount is much more than his last film ‘Animal’. Earlier, it was stated that Ranbir’s market fee was Rs 70 crore until ‘Animal’, but he had decided to take a 50 percent cut for the Sandeep Vanga Reddy directorial, and only charged Rs 30 to 35 crore for ‘Animal’. Now after the success of his last film, it looks like Ranbir is back to his original amount of fee.
Meanwhile, it is also claimed that Sai Pallavi is taking home Rs 6 crore for her portrayal of Goddess Sita. Although the amount is much lesser than Ranbir’s fees, she has doubled her earlier fees of Rs 2.5 crore to Rs 3 crore for ‘Ramayana’.
What’s the Status of the Film?
The makers have already started shooting the film. In fact, Ranbir has already started undergoing intense training for the part. His intense workout regimen, including gym sessions, outdoor activities like hiking and biking, has impressed fans. The actor’s dedication is evident as he undergoes physical transformation for the iconic character.
Any Leaks from the Ramayana Set?
Recently, actress Akruti Singh posted a video from the film’s grand Ayodhya set in Mumbai on her Instagram stories. Later, photos of Lara Dutta and Arun Govil too were leaked. However, director Nitesh Tiwari took a step to curb the leaks, and introduced a strict no-phone policy on the set. He has also asked the extra staff and crew to be off the set when the shooting begins, and only required actors and technicians will be on the set while shooting.
Who Else is in the Film?
Nitesh Tiwari’s ‘Ramayana’ reportedly also features Sunny Deol as Hanuman and Yash as Ravana. It is the first part in the ‘Ramayana’ trilogy, and is slated to be released around Diwali 2025.