Kamal Haasan’s remuneration for Indian 2: Shankar’s magnum opus Indian 2 has finally hit theaters after numerous delays, which had cast a shadow over the film. However, now that it’s released, all attention is on its box office performance worldwide. Amid this, there has been considerable speculation about the film’s budget and Kamal Haasan’s salary. Let’s delve into the details!
Indian 2 is a sequel to the 1996 film Indian which starred Kamal Haasan, Manisha Koirala, and Urmila Matondkar. The original film received glowing reviews and was a major success both at the box office and on television. Known for his grand productions, Shankar aimed to elevate the sequel to an even higher level.
#Indian2… Enjoyed @shankarshanmugh sir’s iconic big thoughts n ‘Larger than Life’ scale execution of those thoughts on Screen 👌👌👏👏 You are an inspiration always sir 🙏🏼🙏🏼❤️
Kamal sir as always was 🔥🔥
And to see Senapathy intro with Indian Theme was a Nostalgic High!!… pic.twitter.com/ivrxpXthbR— karthik subbaraj (@karthiksubbaraj) July 13, 2024
The announcement of Indian 2 came in 2017, but it faced numerous delays due to COVID-19 and other issues, leading to an increase in the budget. While the exact figures aren’t confirmed, rumors suggest the production cost for Indian 2 is around 250 crores. Combining this with the budget of the first installment, the total cost reaches approximately 500 crores.
Kamal Haasan reportedly charged a staggering 150 crores for his role in Indian 2 meaning he earned about 75 crores per film for the two installments. This significant paycheck takes up around 30% of the film’s total budget.
To put this in perspective, Kamal Haasan was reportedly paid about 20 crores for Kalki 2898 AD and around 50 crores for Vikram. His earnings for Indian 2 highlight his considerable value in the industry.
