📌 Key Points
- Yugi Sethu claims Kamal Haasan earned $2 million per day for ‘Kalki 2898 AD’.
- Conflicting reports suggest Kamal’s total salary ranged from ₹20 crore to ₹100 crore.
- Kamal plays Supreme Yaskin in ‘Kalki 2898 AD’, a totalitarian god-king.
- Kamal is also involved in upcoming projects with Rajinikanth and other filmmakers.
Yugi Sethu’s revelation about Kamal Haasan’s alleged $2 million daily pay for ‘Kalki 2898 AD’ has sparked immense buzz. Kamal played the antagonist in the film which also features Prabhas, Amitabh Bachchan and Deepika Padukone.
Kamal Haasan’s Staggering Salary for ‘Kalki 2898 AD’
Nag Ashwin’s star-studded film Kalki 2898 AD also starred Prabhas, Amitabh Bachchan and Deepika Padukone in lead roles.
Nag Ashwin’s 2024 sci-fi film Kalki 2898 AD starred Kamal Haasan as the antagonist. The film, which also stars Prabhas, Amitabh Bachchan, and Deepika Padukone, is one of the highest-grossing Telugu films. In an interview with Indiaglitz, filmmaker-actor Yugi Sethu called Kamal the ‘highest paid actor’ in India, revealing his whopping salary for the film.
Contradictory Reports on Kamal’s Remuneration
He then revealed that Kamal introduced him to Kalki 2898 AD producer Aswani Dutt. “I told him thanks for making our friend the highest-paid actor in India. When I said ₹ 150 crore for 20 days, he replied, no, sir, he has given only 10 days. Sorry, I correct myself then, it’s $2 million per day.”
Reports vary on how much Kamal was actually paid for the role. While some reports state he was paid ₹ 20 crore, others claim he was paid over ₹ 100 crore. In Kalki 2898 AD, Kamal played a totalitarian god-king named the Supreme Yaskin , who rules over the Complex. Despite his limited screentime, the actor has a major role in the story. The film ends by hinting at a larger screentime in the sequel.
Kamal Haasan’s Role and Future Projects
Kamal is also working with Rajinikanth in a yet-to-be-titled film by Jailer director Nelson Dilipkumar. He also has a film with the duo Anbarivu lined up. Kamal is also producing a film starring Rajinikanth, directed by Cibi Chakaravathi, apart from Sivakarthikeyan’s Seyon , directed by Sivakumar Murugesan.
The announcement video of Kamal’s film with Rajinikanth was met with excitement over the legends reuniting after decades, but also flak for featuring scantily clad women who gape at the men as they walk by. The film will feature music by Anirudh Ravichander.
Kamal Haasan’s involvement in ‘Kalki 2898 AD’ and his other upcoming projects solidify his position as a leading figure in Indian cinema. His remuneration sparks debate about actor compensation.
