Deepika Padukone and Amitabh Bachchan are collaborating on director Nag Ashwin’s upcoming futuristic action thriller, which will be made on a never seen before scale with a production budget that’s run in 100’s of crores. This news has grabbed a lot of eyeballs and has created a way for a new buzz.
The saga of Rs. 21 Cr
“According to the sources discovered that the Big B of Bollywood, Amitabh Bachchan has charged a whopping amount to come on board the film. Amitabh Bachchan often charges a premium rate to work down south, and he has continued this trend with Nag Ashwin’s next too. His character is more of the one that’s central to the narrative involving lots of action, and given the magnitude of the film and impact of his role, Big B charged Rs. 21 crores to be a part of the film,” a source said.
adding further that, the producers didn’t want to miss out on the change to work with the biggest star of Hindi cinema, and without any ado, decided on paying him the demanded amount.
Well, Amitabh Bachchan, who was royally welcome in the film was being paid much higher than his co-stars on the project.
Earlier it was reported that Deepika Padukone is getting a Paycheque worth Rs 12 crore.
The source added, “Sr. Bachchan follows a variable fee structure depending on the script and appeal. Bigger the film, bigger will be his paycheque. His pattern of financial commitment is always to make sure that a small film doesn’t go over budget due to his acting fees.”The film starring the three is set to go on floors in 2021. The Amitabh Bachchan, Deepika Padukone, and Prabhas starrer is set for a 2023 release. Before that Big B has a long line up for projects. The megastar will be seen in Brahmastra, which also stars Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor, Mayday with Ajay Devgn, and Deadly directed by Vikas Bahl.