The Power Star One of the most well-known figures in Telugu cinema, Pawan Kalyan, is making headlines once more, this time for the outrageous amount of money he has taken home for his next movie, OG.
The actor turned politician is still a top choice for producers who are willing to make significant financial investments in his projects because of his unparalleled mass appeal and box office dominance.
Industry insiders claim that Pawan Kalyan will receive a record Rs 100 crore for his role in OG, joining the select group of Indian actors who are able to command such high salaries.
The film, which is set for release on September 25 and is directed by Sujeeth of Saaho fame, has already created a lot of buzz.
Priyanka Mohan is said to have been paid Rs 1 crore for this film. She became a heartthrob in Telugu and Tamil after films like Don, Gang Leader, Doctor, and Saripodhaa Sanivaaram became huge hits at the box office. With OG, she is going to enter the top league of heroines.
Arjun Das, who is known for delivering some of the best performances in Tamil films like Kaithi, Vikram and Andhagaaram, is playing a key role in OG and it is said that Das has been paid Rs 40 lakhs as remuneration.
As per the reports online, Emraan Hashmi is said to have received Rs 5 crore as remuneration for OG and this film marks his debut in Telugu cinema. He also has another Telugu film lined up with Adivi Sesh.
Prakash Raj has taken home a remuneration of Rs 1.5 cr is what the reports claim.
Sriya Reddy, who was also seen in Salaar, is said to have received Rs 50 lakhs as remuneration.
Pawan Kalyan's tough, fashionable persona in early set photos heightens expectations for what looks to be an action-packed extravaganza with a distinctive aesthetic.
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Trivikram Srinivas is supporting this ambitious gangster drama as its creative director, and RRR producer DVV Danayya is providing financial support. According to trade circles, the movie's non-theatrical rights are anticipated to bring in a record sum, enhancing its already extremely promising commercial prospects.
Pawan Kalyan, meanwhile, is balancing a number of projects in an effort to complete his film obligations before the next elections. In addition to OG, he is working on Ustad Bhagat Singh, which is anticipated to be released in the summer of 2026, and Bro, which is set for release on July 28.
According to reports, OG directed by Sujeeth has been made at a budget of whopping Rs 250 crore. The film has been produced by D. V. V. Danayya's DVV Entertainment.
As per The Hindu, a fan named Amudala Paramesh from Lakkaram village in Choutuppal mandal, spent Rs 1,29,999 for a single ticket of OG. The ticket was auctioned at Srinivasa Theatre in Choutuppal , on Sunday (September 21). And the original price of the ticket was a mere Rs 800.
As per the latest pre-sales data, OG has collected a whopping USD 1 million with more than 34 ,000 tickets being sold in America.
As the Power Star prepares to give a number of high-profile performances in expensive movies, fans can expect nothing less than a feast in the months to come. Pawan Kalyan's dominance at the box office is still going strong, with OG at the forefront.
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