Pooja Hegde has recently sparked attention due to her decisions surrounding her upcoming Tamil film tentatively titled Suriya 44. After a hiatus from Tamil cinema since her last appearance with Thalapathy Vijay in Beast, Pooja Hegde is set to collaborate with Suriya and director Karthik Subbaraj for the first time. However, what caught the eye of many is the reported increase in her fee for this project.
Backstage to centre stage 🌟 pic.twitter.com/t2kJdUwpSP
— Pooja Hegde (@hegdepooja) March 20, 2024
Previously, Pooja Hegde was known to charge around 3.5 crores for her films. It’s now speculated that for Suriya 44 she has raised her fee to 4 crores, though there hasn’t been official confirmation yet. This news has surprised many especially given Pooja Hegde’s recent string of less successful films and fewer upcoming offers. In an industry where securing roles is increasingly competitive her decision to hike her remuneration has raised eyebrows.
More About Shriya 44
Suriya 44 has been a topic of much anticipation, primarily because it marks the first collaboration between actor Suriya and director Karthik Subbaraj. The film shrouded in secrecy, has only revealed its working title and a tagline – “Love, Laughter and War.” Recently, the team shared the film’s inaugural shot showcasing Suriya amidst the scenic Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The ensemble cast includes Jayaram, Karunakaran, and Joju George alongside Pooja Hegde and Suriya in pivotal roles. The film is jointly produced by Stone Bench Films and 2D Entertainment, with cinematography by Shreyaas Krishna and editing by Shafique Mohammed Ali. Santhosh Narayanan, a frequent collaborator of Karthik Subbaraj is composing the music.
