Yatra 2, scheduled for release on February 9th, has been flying under the radar with minimal promotional efforts, despite being crafted on an impressive budget of Rs 50 crores. What’s particularly eye-catching is the substantial share of this budget allocated to the remunerations of the cast and crew.
In the realm of mainstream cinema, actors often maintain a consistent fee across different productions. However, when it comes to ventures with controversial or agenda-driven themes like Yatra 2, the compensation scale tends to veer towards the higher end for everyone involved.
Jeeva, a pivotal figure in Yatra 2, reportedly commands a staggering 8 Cr in remuneration. Meanwhile, the acclaimed Mammootty, making an extended cameo appearance, is not far behind with a remarkable 3 Cr compensation. The financial largesse extends beyond the actors, encompassing the music director Santhosh Narayanan, Director Mahi V Raghav, and DOP Madhie, all of whom have secured substantial remunerations, contributing to the film’s hefty 50 Cr budget.
Yatra 2, a sequel to Mahi V Raghav’s 2019 film, delves into the political landscape, chronicling the journey of AP CM YS Jaganmohan Reddy post the demise of YS Rajasekhara Reddy. The narrative unfolds with Jaganmohan Reddy’s determined Padayatra, defying the Congress high command’s objections. With elections looming in Andhra Pradesh later this year, supporters of the Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party (YSRCP) are pinning high hopes on the film, anticipating it to resonate powerfully with the political milieu.
