Actor Sivakarthikeyan has reportedly reached a new career milestone with his upcoming film ‘Seyon’. This update comes on the heels of the huge success of the movie “Amaran”. Reports suggest that the actor has been paid a record-breaking remuneration that places him among A-list stars of Kollywood.
Sivakarthikeyan earns record salary from movie Seyon
According to a report by Sacnilk, Sivakarthikeyan charges a whopping Rs. 60 crores for ‘Sion’. This represents a big jump from his previous salary for ‘Amaran’, which was estimated at between Rs. 30 Crores. 40 Crores. While the official confirmation from the makers of Raaj Kamal Films International (RKFI) is still pending, the buzz suggests that the actor’s back-to-back box office hits have significantly increased his market value.
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The film is directed by emerging filmmaker Sivakumar Murugesan, who recently directed the well-received Thaai Kizhavi, which released on February 27. The film starring Radhika Sarathkumar is performing strongly at the box office. This prior collaboration between the actor and director has raised expectations for Sion.
“Seyon” movie production schedule
Production for Seyon is scheduled to begin in April 2026. Reports suggest that the makers are targeting an 80-day shoot.
Sivakarthikeyan reportedly spent 65 days of this amount. The genre is described as “rural baka entertainer” characterized by action, situational comedy, romance, and heavy emotional beats.
The first glimpse creates a frenzy, sparking comparisons to Virumandi
The first glimpse of ‘Seyon’, which was released on Sivakarthikeyan’s birthday, instantly set social media on fire. The three-minute cut is performed during the Masi Kalari festival at Karumathur Virumandi Temple. The celebration is intense as crowds fill the streets.
The scene changes when chaos erupts outside the police station. Inside, the officers argue about the culprit. One asks if he is an atheist. Another wonders if that person is “directing God.”
Sivakarthikeyan is then shown carrying a baton and a torch. The backing track praises him as a “fierce Virumaandi”. An elderly woman shouts: “OG is back!”Fans immediately associated the visuals with Kamal Haasan’s classic film Virumaandi. “Virumaandi sighting reference in Sion,” one user wrote.
Another excited fan reacted: “Watching Virumaandi in #Seyon ref! Nah buddy, don’t even make us imagine like this. Seriously. Just imagine the theater atmosphere if #KamalHaasan aka Aandavar walks into Seyon with OG Virumaandi’s mustache swag… The theater won’t explode. It will explode. #HBDSK.”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 comments at toientertainment@timesinternet.in.
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