PremiumChiranjeevi bags a RECORD remuneration for Srikanth Odela's next, here's what we know
Chiranjeevi gets a RECORD remuneration: The star hero has signed a film with Srikanth Odela, the director of Nani's Dasara. The news of him charging a bomb has gone viral.
Srikanth Odela and Chiranjeevi
Last Updated: 12.57 PM, Jan 02, 2025
Chiranjeevi, one of the biggest stars in Indian cinema, continues to work on back-to-back films. He is now ready with his new film Vishwambhara, directed by Vassistha. Additionally, it is well-known that Chiranjeevi has agreed to star in a film directed by Srikanth Odela of Dasara fame.
Chiranjeevi demands big bucks for his next
The project recently made headlines due to Chiranjeevi’s remuneration, which has become a hot topic. A source close to the unit revealed that Chiranjeevi has demanded a staggering ₹75 crore as his fee. Star hero Nani is presenting the film, while Sudhakar Cherukuri serves as the producer.
According to the source, the production team has accepted Chiranjeevi’s terms and agreed to pay the ₹75 crore. A significant portion of this amount has reportedly already been paid as an advance, officially locking the project.
Currently, Srikanth Odela is directing The Paradise with Nani, but the shoot is on hold as Nani is busy filming HIT 3 under the direction of Sailesh Kolanu. Chiranjeevi’s project will commence only after Srikanth wraps up The Paradise.
Latest update on Chiranjeevi-Srikanth Odela film is here
As previously reported by OTTplay, the upcoming Chiranjeevi film is a gangster drama set in the 90s. Chiranjeevi will portray a character true to his age, and the film’s music will be composed by Anirudh Ravichander. A first-look image, featuring Chiranjeevi’s bloodied hand, was released, delighting younger fans of the megastar.
Srikanth Odela’s debut film, Dasara, was a massive success, showcasing Nani in a new and intense avatar. Fans are eager to see the kind of film Srikanth will create with Chiranjeevi. Directing a legend like Chiranjeevi in just his third film is no small feat, placing significant responsibility on Srikanth to deliver.
Currently, Chiranjeevi’s record-breaking remuneration is the focus of widespread discussion, as it marks the highest in his career. Notably, Chiranjeevi was the first actor in the Indian film industry to charge ₹1 crore for a Telugu film, and once again, his fee is making waves. Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting project.