
📌 Key Points
- Rishab Shetty offered jaw-dropping ₹80 Cr for ‘Jai Hanuman’!
- Shetty faces a staggering ₹80 Cr vs. profit share choice.
- Shetty boldly eyes profit share, trusting ‘Jai Hanuman’s success.
- ‘Jai Hanuman’ pay deal rocks Tollywood discussions already!
Rishab Shetty’s star power is undeniably at an all-time high! Reports are swirling across Tollywood about an unprecedented remuneration offer for his pivotal role as Hanuman in Prashanth Varma‘s highly anticipated ‘Jai Hanuman’. With expectations for this ambitious project already sky-high, the buzz around the proposed ₹80 crore or profit-sharing deal has become the industry’s hottest topic.
Shetty’s Staggering Pay for Jai Hanuman
Rishab Shetty has reportedly received an unexpected and record-level remuneration offer for ‘Jai Hanuman’, a film set to be directed by Prashanth Varma. With Shetty cast in the pivotal role of Hanuman, expectations for the movie are incredibly high, and the proposed remuneration has become a major talking point in Tollywood.
Director Prashanth Varma, fresh off the massive success of ‘Hanuman’, is now preparing ‘Jai Hanuman‘ as its much-anticipated sequel. Kannada star Rishab Shetty will portray the character of Hanuman in this high-budget, pan-India production by Mythri Movie Makers. The movie’s shooting grandly commenced on February 22, 2026, at Anjanadri in Hampi.
Amidst the excitement, discussions are rife within film circles regarding the substantial remuneration offered to Rishab Shetty. It is understood that the production house has presented him with two distinct options. The first involves an approximate remuneration of ₹20 crore, coupled with an additional 33% share in the film’s profits. The second option is a fixed, upfront payment of ₹80 crore, irrespective of the film’s eventual profits or losses.
Fixed Pay or Profit Share: Shetty’s Choice
While the production company is reportedly inclined towards offering the fixed ₹80 crore, industry talk suggests that Rishab Shetty is showing greater interest in the first option, which includes the ₹20 crore alongside a share in the profits.
The film ‘Jai Hanuman’ is already creating a sensation in Tollywood, with news surrounding Rishab Shetty’s remuneration becoming a major discussion. Stay tuned for more updates on this highly anticipated project.
Looking Ahead
“Jai Hanuman’s” remuneration buzz is a true barometer of Rishab Shetty’s skyrocketing stature. Whether ₹80 Cr or profit share, this deal will undoubtedly set new industry benchmarks. It’s a clear sign not just of a monumental hit, but a defining moment for how South Indian talent commands its worth. The anticipation is palpable.


