The 2024 sci‑fi epic Kalki 2898 AD became one of the biggest Telugu blockbuster films of recent years, attracting global attention for its ambitious storyline and star‑studded cast featuring Prabhas, Amitabh Bachchan, Deepika Padukone and Kamal Haasan. However, amid praise for its visuals and performances, a new discussion has emerged around how much the actors were paid — and which one earned the highest fee.
According to industry sources and recent interviews, veteran actor Kamal Haasan reportedly received a massive remuneration of ₹150 crore for his role in Kalki 2898 AD, despite having limited screen time in the film. This figure, if accurate, would make him the highest‑paid actor in India for this project, surpassing his co‑stars in pay.
Filmmaker and actor Yugi Sethu, in a discussion with entertainment media, claimed that Haasan was paid at an extraordinary rate — reportedly around $2 million (approx ₹17 crore) per day — after it was clarified that he worked 10 days on the film’s shoot rather than 20, making the total ₹150 crore figure even more eye‑catching.
In Kalki 2898 AD, Haasan played the enigmatic antagonist Supreme Yaskin, a powerful figure in the film’s dystopian future world. Though his screen time was brief in the first part, his character holds a significant position in the story and is expected to have expanded importance in the upcoming sequel.
The huge fee has sparked widespread conversation online, with fans and industry watchers debating how remuneration scales for big‑budget Indian films and how veteran stars are valued. At the same time, some earlier reports had mentioned lower figures for Haasan and other cast members, but the ₹150 crore claim continues to gain traction in entertainment news.
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