In the world of Indian cinema, Allu Arjun has certainly earned the title and recognition of one of the highest paid actors in history. As noted by Forbes India, the superstar, His has further claimed that he has an expected fee of ₹300 crore for appearing in the ever hyped and contentious movie, Pushpa 2: The Rule. This achievement outshines every other actor’s career and grants him the position for the highest earning actor in India.
Allu Arjun and the Eagerly Awaited ‘Pushpa 2’
The sequel to the much loved Pushpa: The Rise, which was handled under the direction of Sukumar, surely has caused a lot of waves around the nation. The date has been confirmed for the action sci-fi drama to appear in cinemas worldwide on 5th December, featuring Rashmika Mandanna in the lead roll as a female protagonist. Given the blockbuster status, this movie has started off with a lot of advantages as all pre marketing strategies have been started off in the right manner around the country.
The movie Pushpa Raj, where Allu Arjun played the protagonist character has already been one for the books, and rightfully so because of his hard work. His wages tell another story as to Allu Arjun’s dedication and the level of risk he is willing to take to achieve success. He, alongside Sukumar, is Michael Jordan and Phil Jackson, primed and ready to elevate all of cinema as we know it with Pushpa 2.
Forbes India’s All-Time Greatest Actors of 2024
Allu Arjun is on the top of the mostly paid actors chart of 2024 published by Forbes India. He grossed 300,000,000 rupees this year. Tamil actor Vijay ranks second behind Arjun as he earned 275,000,000 rupees. He performed exceptionally well in ‘The Greatest of All Time ‘and ‘Leo’ and is also going to be part of the upcoming film #Vijay69, which adds to his impressive portfolio.
Shah Rukh Khan of Bollywood Fame ranked 3rd place in the list and has been able to get paid between 150,000,000 rupees and 250,000,000 rupees for his role in his upcoming film titled Dunki. Apart from the two actors mentioned above, the list contains some of the following notable actors:
Rajinikanth:
150 crores to 270 crores
Aamir Khan: 100 crores to 275 crores
Prabhas: 100 to 200 crore
Ajith Kumar 105 – 165 crores
Salman Khan: 100 to 150 crore
Kamal Haasan: 100 to 150 crores.
Akshay Kumar: 60-145 crores.
This demonstrates the vast amount of money which is available for Indian movies and the scope for larger movie productions.
Paid also earns great revenue for Pushpa 2
When we talk about Pushpa 2, we tend to think that it is only Allu Arjun’s earning potential that is in question, which seems far from reality. Female lead Rashmika Mandanna supposedly received ₹10 crores as compensation. Antagonist Bhanwar Singh Shekhawat, as portrayed by actor Fahadh Faasil, earned ₹8 crores. Fahad’s stint in the franchise’s continuation is said to be much more extensive which will add more depth to the storyline.
Sreelaala’s song earns a whopping 2 crore
The Pushpa brand couldn’t have reached its current heights without incorporating music into the films. The bare mention of the song ‘Kissick’ is bound to get people in a frenzy. For this particular chartbuster, reportedly Sreelaala was paid ₹2 crores, this song was able to break records of being the most viewed South Indian Song on YouTube within its first day of being released.
Pushpa 2 will be available across the globe with vast anticipation
Pushpa 2: The Rule will become the first movie to release worldwide in different languages including Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, Hindi and alongside that English, Bengali and more. Prior to the release of the variants of the film in prominent cities such as Patna and Chennai, the hype surrounding the film was, to say the least, overwhelming. Patna’s trailer launch garnered more than 2 lakh fans; the atmosphere was intense, outside the cinema one could confuse it with a political rally because of the buzz.
Final Thoughts: A New Wave for the Indian Cinema
As Pushpa 2 gets ready to hit the screens, it is evident that this film is about to set new standards for success in the Indian film industry. Allu Arjun’s phenomenal wage for Pushpa 2 highlights the changing times in Indian cinema. Not only is the industry making hit films but also creating world standards in movie making and incentives for actors. As Pushpa 2 gets ready to be released, the stakes are high as fans worldwide cannot wait for this cinematic sight which has action, drama, and amusement like never before.