📌 Key Points
- Kalki 2898 AD features Prabhas, Amitabh Bachchan, Deepika Padukone, and Kamal Haasan.
- Speculation arose about which actor received the highest compensation for the film.
- Yugi claimed Kamal Haasan was paid $2 million per day for 10 days of shooting.
- Sequel work is underway, reuniting Amitabh Bachchan and Kamal Haasan on set.
The blockbuster Kalki 2898 AD boasts a stellar cast, but the question of who earned the most has intrigued fans. According to reports, Kamal Haasan’s per-day salary for his role may have topped even Prabhas and Deepika Padukone’s pay.
The Star-Studded Cast of Kalki 2898 AD
The 2024 sci-fi spectacle Kalki 2898 AD became one of the biggest Telugu blockbusters of recent years, drawing attention for its scale, ambitious storytelling and star-studded cast that included Prabhas, Amitabh Bachchan, Deepika Padukone and Kamal Haasan. But beyond the film’s visual spectacle, another detail has sparked curiosity among fans: who was the highest-paid actor in the film?
Yugi also added that the story took an amusing turn when Kamal introduced him to the film’s producer C. Aswani Dutt. While thanking the producer for making his friend the highest-paid actor in the country, Dutt corrected him by pointing out that Kamal had actually shot for 10 days, not 20 as previously mentioned. Yugi recalled his reaction: “Sorry, I correct myself then, it’s $2 million per day.”
Who Was the Highest-Paid Actor?
Yugi’s comments also carry weight because of his long association with Kamal Haasan. The two have worked together in films such as Panchatanthiram (2002) and Anbe Sivam (2003), and share a friendship that spans over two decades.
Kamal Haasan’s Alleged $2 Million Per Day
Work on the sequel to Kalki 2898 AD is already underway, with Amitabh Bachchan recently sharing photographs from the set featuring Kamal Haasan, noting that the two were working together again after a long gap.
Kamal Haasan’s reported high salary has sparked interest in the economics of Kalki 2898 AD. With a sequel in development and major stars returning, the franchise is poised for continued success, both financially and critically.
