PremiumChiranjeevi's remuneration shocks makers of Anil Ravipudi's next; details inside
Chiranjeevi is all set to act in the direction of Anil Ravipudi, who last made the super hit film, Sankranthiki Vasthunam with Venkatesh. The megastar's remuneration has become a hot topic.
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Last Updated: 03.06 PM, Feb 18, 2025
Chiranjeevi has been out of action for quite some time now, as his last film, Bholaa Shankar, ended as a massive flop at the box office. Moreover, he faced significant trolling from fans and social media alike. As a result, he took a break and is now carefully selecting his projects. As part of this approach, he has signed three films with young directors.
Chiranjeevi hikes his fee
One of these films is with director Anil Ravipudi, who is riding high on the success of his last film, Sankranthiki Vasthunam, which has grossed over Rs 300 crore at the box office and continues to perform well on weekends in Telugu states. Anil is now set to direct Chiranjeevi in a high-energy comedy caper, scheduled for release during the Sankranthi 2026 festival.
We have some exclusive information regarding Chiranjeevi's remuneration for this film. Sources at OTTplay have learned that he has demanded a massive Rs 75 crore as his fee. Sahu Garapati will produce the film on a grand scale, with Chiranjeevi's daughter, Sushmitha Konidela, presenting it, as per reports.
Chiranjeevi to get a fat pay cheque for Anil Ravipudi's next
Chiranjeevi’s hefty demand has reportedly shocked the makers. Anil Ravipudi is known for making films on a controlled budget, but working with Chiranjeevi is an entirely different challenge. The total budget for the film is set at Rs 215 crore, and to recover this amount, the post-theatrical rights must be sold for a premium.
However, streaming platforms have recently become reluctant to pay exorbitant amounts for digital rights, creating a challenging situation for the makers. Despite this, they remain optimistic that Anil Ravipudi will pull it off, as none of his films have flopped to date.
For now, fans are eagerly looking forward to seeing Chiranjeevi in Anil's direction, while the producers work through the financial challenges of mounting the project. Stay tuned for more updates!