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Mint
6 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Mint
India's highest paid director, charging ₹200 crore for a film, not Karan Johar, Sandeep Reddy Vanga or Rohit Shetty
Several factors determine whether a film becomes a box office success-- be it star power, chart-topping music, or a stellar screenplay. But at the heart of it all is the director, the true captain of the ship, who brings the entire vision to life. While it is the star actors who are paid hefty to bring the audience, it is India's highest-paid director who charges even more than actors like Salman Khan and Shah Rukh Khan. It is SS Rajamouli who holds the title of India's highest-paid film director. The Telugu filmmaker charges around ₹ 200 crore for each film he directs as per IMDd. It is said to include his upfront fees, profit share, and bonus for the sale of rights. His share can even climb higher depending on the success of the film. For instance, RRR was a global success, fetching even Academy Awards. Rajamouli was reportedly paid ₹ 200 crore after the success of his Baahubali franchise. A ₹ 200 crore paycheck for a single film places the director among the highest-paid film personalities in the country. In fact, some of India's richest superstars like Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan are said to earn around ₹ 150-180 crore per film. Rajamouli's remuneration remains higher than theirs. SS Rajamouli's massive paycheck highlights his superstar status among directors. When RRR was promoted in North India, it was marketed as Rajamouli's film, despite having two major actors, Ram Charan and Jr NTR from the South industry. It happened so because of the Baahubali films which made him a household name across India. Baahubali 2 alone earned ₹ 510 crore in Hindi, becoming the highest-grossing Hindi film for six years until Pathaan's release in 2023. Similarly, RRR also did impressive business at the ticket window, collecting over ₹ 270 crore in its Hindi version. If we believe the industry insiders, no other director comes close to Rajamouli's earnings. He charges more than double what others are getting in India. Big names like Sandeep Reddy Vanga and Prasanth Neel are said to earn around ₹ 90 crore per film. Celebrated filmmaker Rajkumar Hirani takes home ₹ 80 crore, as per reports. Directors like Sukumar, Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Lokesh Kanagaraj, and Siddharth Anand also charge a big amount, with each earning over ₹ 40 crore for a single film, yet nowhere close to the RRR director. Meanwhile, Hindi filmmakers like Karan Johar and Rohit Shetty who usually produce their own movies, make money through profit-sharing. They are said to not charge money as their fees.
Mint
8 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Mint
India's highest paid director, charging ₹200 crore for a film, not Karan Johar, Sandeep Reddy Vanga or Rohit Shetty
Several factors determine whether a film becomes a box office success-- be it star power, chart-topping music, or a stellar screenplay. But at the heart of it all is the director, the true captain of the ship, who brings the entire vision to life. While it is the star actors who are paid hefty to bring the audience, it is India's highest-paid director who charges even more than actors like Salman Khan and Shah Rukh Khan. It is SS Rajamouli who holds the title of India's highest-paid film director. The Telugu filmmaker charges around ₹ 200 crore for each film he directs as per IMDd. It is said to include his upfront fees, profit share, and bonus for the sale of rights. His share can even climb higher depending on the success of the film. For instance, RRR was a global success, fetching even Academy Awards. Rajamouli was reportedly paid ₹ 200 crore after the success of his Baahubali franchise. A ₹ 200 crore paycheck for a single film places the director among the highest-paid film personalities in the country. In fact, some of India's richest superstars like Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan are said to earn around ₹ 150-180 crore per film. Rajamouli's remuneration remains higher than theirs. SS Rajamouli's massive paycheck highlights his superstar status among directors. When RRR was promoted in North India, it was marketed as Rajamouli's film, despite having two major actors, Ram Charan and Jr NTR from the South industry. It happened so because of the Baahubali films which made him a household name across India. Baahubali 2 alone earned ₹ 510 crore in Hindi, becoming the highest-grossing Hindi film for six years until Pathaan's release in 2023. Similarly, RRR also did impressive business at the ticket window, collecting over ₹ 270 crore in its Hindi version. If we believe the industry insiders, no other director comes close to Rajamouli's earnings. He charges more than double what others are getting in India. Big names like Sandeep Reddy Vanga and Prasanth Neel are said to earn around ₹ 90 crore per film. Celebrated filmmaker Rajkumar Hirani takes home ₹ 80 crore, as per reports. Directors like Sukumar, Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Lokesh Kanagaraj, and Siddharth Anand also charge a big amount, with each earning over ₹ 40 crore for a single film, yet nowhere close to the RRR director. Meanwhile, Hindi filmmakers like Karan Johar and Rohit Shetty who usually produce their own movies, make money through profit-sharing. They are said to not charge money as their fees. SS Rajamouli's upcoming film, tentatively titled SSMB29, is said to be Telugu action-adventure. It will reportedly star Mahesh Babu, Priyanka Chopra and Prithviraj Sukumaran. The much-anticipated pan-India film is expected to hit theatres in 2027.
News18
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Abir Gulaal Faces Trouble, Meet The Cast: Fawad Khan And Vaani Kapoor To Ridhi Dogra And Soni Razdan
Abir Gulaal Cast: As per a source close to the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting of India, Abir Gulaal will not be released in the country. As India deals with the aftermath of the terror attacks in Pahalgam, Fawad Khan and Vaani Kapoor's film, Abir Gulaal, has found itself in trouble. A source close to the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting of India has revealed that the film will not hit theatres in the country. Amid this, Fawad Khan, Vaani Kapoor and Ridhi Dogra have also condemned the terror attacks. As the chatter around the film grows, there is also intrigue about the film's cast. The film is headlined by Fawad Khan, who plays the role of Abir Singh. The film marks Fawad Khan's Bollywood comeback after nine years. The actor previously appeared in three Bollywood films, including Khoobsurat (2014), Kapoor & Sons (2016) and Ae Dil Hai Mushkil (2016). He recently wrote on Instagram, 'Deeply saddened to hear the news of the heinous attack in Pahalgam. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims of this horrifying incident and we pray for strength and healing for their families in this difficult time." Vaani Kapoor The film's leading lady is Vaani Kapoor, who plays the role of Gulaal Bajaj. After the Pahalgam terror attacks, Vaani was trolled on social media for starring in Abir Gulaal with Fawad. However, the actress had signed the film only after taking care of all legal formalities. She recently took to Instagram and wrote, 'Have been numb, at a loss of words since the time I have seen the attack on innocent people in Pahalgam. Gutted. Devastated. My prayers are with the families." Ridhi Dogra As per IMDb, Ridhi Dogra will play the role of Avantika in the film. While the details of her role are not public yet, she also received criticism on social media for starring in the film. However, the actress clarified that she had complied with Indian laws. She also condemned the horrific terror attacks and said that peace is important for every civilisation. She wrote on Instagram, 'I think it's about time the good Muslims stepped up and rejected the monsters and called them out!" Soni Razdan According to IMDd's page, Alia Bhatt's mother, Soni Razdan, will also be seen in Abir Gulaal. As per the website, she will play the role of Sushma. While details about her role are not known yet, fans speculate that she will play either Fawad or Vaani's mother in the film. The website has also credited Lisa Haydon as Laila, Farida Jalal as Nani, Parmeet Sethi as Suresh and Rahul Vohra as Dinesh. However, there is no official confirmation on the cast except Fawad, Vaani and Riddhi. First Published:
Hindustan Times
21-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
India's highest-paid filmmaker earns ₹200 crore per film, more than even SRK; it's not Karan Johar, Rohit Shetty, Hirani
It is true that stars appear on the posters of the film and lead much of the promotional campaign, too. For most big Indian films, the lead actors are what draw the crowds. Hence, they are paid handsomely too. But there are a few film directors who rival even the biggest stars in terms of influence and popularity. One of these even rivals superstars in terms of remuneration, leaving even the biggest names in dust with his extremely high paycheck. (Also read: India's highest-paid actress earns ₹30 crore per film, has no release in 6 years, yet beat Deepika, Alia Bhatt, Kareena) Telugu filmmaker SS Rajamouli is India's highest-paid film director right now. According to IMDd, the director charges around ₹200 crore for every film he directs. Trade insiders inform that this includes his upfront fees, profit share, and bonus for the sale of rights. The more a film earns, the higher his share can go. For RRR, it was around ₹200 crore. Rajamouli has built up to this amount due to the success of his Baahubali franchise. The ₹200-crore payday makes Rajamouli one of the highest-paid film artists in the country. Even superstars like Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan take home something from ₹150-180 crore per film, a lower sum than what Rajamouli earns. The high pay reflects the filmmaker's superstar status among filmmakers. RRR was marketed in the north as Rajamouli's film despite the presence of two big stars - Ram Charan and Jr NTR. This is because the success of Baahubali films has allowed him to be a pan-India face. Baahubali 2 earned ₹510 crore in Hindi alone, and remained the highest-grossing film in Hindi for six years till it was surpassed by Pathaan in 2023. Similarly, RRR also earned over ₹270 crore in Hindi. According to industry sources, no other director charges even half of what Rajamouli does, with big names like Sandeep Reddy Vanga and Prasanth Neel charging around ₹90 crore per film. Rajkumar Hirani takes home ₹80 crore, while Sukumar, Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Lokesh Kanagaraj, and Siddharth Anand bring up the rear, with each charging in excess of ₹40 crore per film. Makers like Karan Johar and Rohit Shetty usually produce their own films, which is why they forego fees and only take in profits.
