In the wake of the resounding success of the film Jawan, South superstar Nayanthara’s fame has transcended regional boundaries to find a place in Bollywood. Meanwhile, in the heart of Kollywood, the iconic duo of Kamal Haasan and Mani Ratnam, celebrated for their masterful collaboration in Nayakan, is preparing to reunite after a hiatus of 36 years, creating ripples of excitement.
Initially, it was Trisha who was slated to grace the screen as the female lead in this much-anticipated project. However, recent reports suggest that winds of change are blowing through the film’s casting.
The latest buzz surrounds the filmmakers’ ongoing discussions with Nayanthara. They are in talks to bring Nayanthara on board to share the screen with the legendary Kamal Haasan, under the directorial finesse of Mani Ratnam himself. This development has sparked quite a buzz, as Nayanthara’s potential inclusion marks a momentous collaboration with the revered Kamal Haasan.
Meanwhile, certainly, Nayanthara’s journey in the film industry has been quite remarkable. She was previously known to charge around 10 crores for her roles, but it appears that her fee has witnessed an increase, potentially reaching 12 crores after her Bollywood debut in Jawan.
It’s worth noting that, at the project’s inception, Trisha was the name in contention for the lead role. She was even reported to be offered a remuneration of Rs 12 Crore, which now seems to be the standard for the female lead in KH 234.
The intriguing aspect here is that whether it’s Trisha or Nayanthara, the filmmakers have placed a marker at Rs 12 crore for the female lead’s compensation. With this figure, the actress in the spotlight becomes the highest-paid in the South Indian film industry, setting new standards for gender parity and fair pay in the industry.
As the excitement surrounding this landmark project continues to build, the casting choices and the rekindled Kamal Haasan-Mani Ratnam partnership promise an enticing cinematic experience that transcends the barriers of language and regional cinema. With Nayanthara potentially stepping into the spotlight opposite Kamal Haasan, fans and cinephiles can look forward to an exciting on-screen collaboration that may very well redefine the cinematic landscape.
