Yogi Sethu claims that Kamal Haasan earned Rs 150 crore for 10-20 days as Supreme Yaskin in ‘Kalki 2898 AD’, making him the highest paid actor in India at up to $2 million per day. The 2024 film with Prabhas, Amitabh and Deepika teases his bigger role in the sequel. Kamal is looking forward to Rajinikanth’s next projects.
Nag Ashwin’s 2024 sci-fi epic ‘Kalki 2898 AD’ featured Kamal Haasan as the main antagonist. Starring Prabhas, Amitabh Bachchan and
Deepika Padukone
Along with it, the film ranks among the highest-grossing Telugu films of all time. During a recent interview, director and actor Yogi Sethu claimed that Kamal Haasan is the highest paid actor in India and revealed his huge salary for the project.
Kamal Haasan is said to have received an amazing salary for his role as Yaskin Supreme in the blockbuster sci-fi film. According to Sethu, Ulaganayagan received a sum of Rs. 150 crore, and although the number itself is huge, the efficiency of the shooting makes it historic.
Yogi Sethu talks about Kamal Haasan’s salary for the movie “Kalki 2898 AD”
Speaking to IndiaGlitz, Yogi Sethu spoke about his meeting with Kamal and dropped a bombshell regarding his ‘Kalki 2898M’ salary. “Mr Kamal’s status is like this.
He has earned Rs 150 crore for 20 days call sheet for ‘Kalki 2898 AD’. I told him on his birthday that he is the highest paid actor in India and earns $1 million a day, because he earned Rs 150 crore for 20 days. Additionally, Kamal linked him with producer Aswani Dutt.
“I told him thanks for making our friend the highest-paid actor in India. When I said Rs 150 crore for 20 days, he replied, no sir, he gave me only 10 days.
“Sorry, I corrected myself then, it’s $2 million a day.”
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Kamal Haasan’s role in “Kalki 2898 AD”
Speculation is rife about the exact remuneration that Haasan is receiving for his role in “Kalki 2898 AD”. Some outlets are citing Rs 20 crore, while others peg it at over Rs 100 crore. In the film, Kemal played the role of Yaskin the Supreme, the tyrannical god-king who controls the complex. Even with only a short screen time, his character greatly drives the plot. The film concludes with more teases for the sequel.
Kamal Haasan’s upcoming projects
Amitabh and Kamal are back on the sets of ‘Kalki 2898 AD’ part 2. In February, Amitabh posted pictures of the hug on his blog: “Meeting the great Kamal Haasan… We will work together after a while… Last time in Giraftar… Kalki 2 has started work.” Kamal’s list is full: championship
Rajinikanth
In Nelson Dilipkumar’s untitled film (post-“Jailer”), a project with the Anbarivu duo, he is producing Cibi Chakaravathi’s Rajinikanth and Sivakumar Murugesan’s Sivakarthikeyan’s Seyon.
Fans went wild to watch Kamal Rajini’s announcement video to celebrate their epic reunion, although he faced backlash over scenes showing scantily clad women flirting with the duo. Meanwhile, Anirudh Ravichander scored the film’s music.Disclaimer: The figures in this article are derived from various public sources and are considered approximate unless expressly indicated. We may include direct input from celebrities or their teams when available. We are open for feedback at toientertainment@timesinternet.in.
