Rebel Star Prabhas has made a significant financial sacrifice for his latest film, 'The Raja Saab'. The actor, whose film opened to a mixed response from audiences, has voluntarily taken a substantial pay cut to ensure the movie's visual scale and quality.
Prabhas's Major Salary Sacrifice
According to industry reports, Prabhas, one of India's highest-paid actors, typically commands a fee of around Rs 150 crore per project. However, for the horror-comedy 'The Raja Saab', he has agreed to reduce his remuneration by a staggering 33 percent. This decision brings his fee down to approximately Rs 100 crore.
The primary reason behind this generous move is the actor's desire to allocate more resources to the film's production. The funds saved from his salary are being redirected to enhance the movie's grand sets, improve visual effects (VFX), and elevate the overall production quality. This demonstrates Prabhas's commitment to the project's success beyond his own compensation.
Cast and Crew Remuneration Details
The financial report also sheds light on the earnings of other key members of the cast and crew. Director Maruthi, who is steering the ship, has reportedly received Rs 18 crore for his work.
Among the lead actors, Malavika Mohanan is said to have been paid over Rs 2 crore. Co-stars Nidhhi Agerwal and Riddhi Kumar received Rs 1.5 crore and Rs 1 crore, respectively.
For the pivotal antagonist role, veteran actor Sanjay Dutt is rumoured to have taken home Rs 5 crore. Boman Irani reportedly received Rs 1 crore, while the iconic comedian Brahmanandam was paid Rs 80 lakh for his part in the film.
Missing Scenes Added Post-Release
'The Raja Saab' has been in the news for more than just its box office performance and pay cuts. Audiences expressed surprise when certain scenes prominently featured in the trailers were missing from the theatrical release. Notably, Prabhas's much-talked-about 'old get-up look' was absent.
In a responsive move, the film's makers have addressed these concerns. They have announced the addition of the missing minutes, which include Prabhas's old avatar and a thrilling rooftop action sequence. Furthermore, based on audience feedback, the film's ending has been sharpened to provide a more satisfying conclusion for viewers.
This move to modify the film after its release highlights the evolving relationship between filmmakers and their audience in the digital age, where social media reactions can lead to swift creative changes.
