In recent times, the Telugu film industry has witnessed a significant rise in the pay scale of its stars. The advent of the OTT platforms and the booming Hindi dubbing market has led to a substantial surge in film revenues, prompting top and mid-level actors to demand higher salaries.
While many actors have substantially increased their remuneration, Balakrishna has maintained a more modest approach to his salary demands. Prior to the release of his film “Akhanda,” his remuneration ranged around Rs 10 crore. However, following the success of “Akhanda,” he decided to ask for a slightly higher fee.
For his movie “Veera Simha Reddy,” Balakrishna received Rs 15 crore. In contrast, actors like Nani and Ravi Teja had already crossed the Rs 20 crore mark long ago. Despite his success, Balayya received a relatively lower amount for “Veera Simha Reddy” and his current film, “Bhagavanth Kesari.”
One distinguishing aspect of Balakrishna’s payment structure is that he takes only a small advance before the film’s release. The final remuneration is decided at the end of production, taking into account the producer’s situation and the film’s revenue.
However, reports suggest that Balayya will be receiving the highest remuneration of his career for his upcoming project directed by Bobby. He is set to be paid a whopping Rs 25 crores for this venture.
In comparison to other senior stars, Chiranjeevi stands as the highest-paid actor, commanding Rs 50 crores per film, while Ravi Teja earns Rs 20 crore. Nagarjuna and Venkatesh fall within the range of Rs 10 to Rs 12 crore. With a string of successful films, Balakrishna has now joined the league of highly paid actors, earning Rs 25 crores, placing him as the second-highest paid actor among the senior stars in the industry.