Anticipation is high among the audience As Kalki 2898 AD prepares for its release, the latest updates have emerged on Prabhas’s salary. The actor reportedly reduced his fee for the film.on June 27, 2024.
Every cast and crew member is actively engaged in the film’s promotional activities. While the film has been produced at a substantial budget, recent reports have shared details on Prabhas’ fee for Kalki 2898 AD. It is reported that the lead actor has cut down his fees for Nag Ashwin’s film.
The makers recently unveiled a second trailer that delves deeper into the story, introducing more characters. The trailer opens with the immortal Ashwatthama and then shifts focus to Deepika Padukone’s character, Sum-80. Ashwatthama pledges to protect her and her unborn child from Bhairava.
The scene shifts to the past, where Ashwatthama battles in the Mahabharata era. The trailer then returns to the present, where he battles with Bhairava. As the fight intensifies, Bhairava returns with a futuristic vehicle named Bujji to challenge Ashwatthama. Both trailers of Kalki 2898 AD effectively set the stage for an epic showdown between these formidable warriors.
Kalki 2898 AD cast fee: How much money did Prabhas make?
With high-end visuals and VFX, fans’ expectations for Kalki 2898 AD are soaring. Reportedly, the filmmakers produced the film on a substantial budget of $72 million, with a significant portion invested in designing Bujji, which cost around $840,000.
Amidst this, questions arose about Prabhas’s fee for Kalki 2898 AD. Initial reports suggested that he received a staggering payment of $18 million. However, recent reports indicate Prabhas charged only $9.5 million for his role as Bhairava, which is considerably less than his usual fees. For instance, he reportedly charged around $18 million for Om Raut’s Adipurush.
Furthermore, reports confirmed that Prabhas decided to slash his fees due to the film’s massive budget. A buzz suggests that if the film becomes a massive hit, the producers will likely reward him with a share of the profits. Additionally, the makers paid substantial sums to Amitabh Bachchan, Deepika Padukone, Disha Patani, and Kamal Haasan for their roles in the film.
As the release date of Kalki 2898 AD approaches, fans are actively securing seats to watch the film on the big screen. The film’s mix of mythological and futuristic elements, in addition to its high production value, has heightened anticipation. It remains to be seen how the audience will react upon its theatrical release. Stay tuned for more updates!