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    The Raja Saab: How much did Prabhas, Sanjay Dutt, Nidhhi Aggerwal, and others get paid?

    The Raja Saab, directed by Maruthi and starring Prabhas, is one of the most anticipated Telugu films this year. With a star-studded cast and grand production, fans are eager to know about the film’s reported budget and actor fees.

    Palak Vij
    January 07, 2026 / 14:05 IST
    The Raja Saab cast salary
    Snapshot AI
    • Prabhas reportedly took a reduced fee of Rs 100 crore for The Raja Saab
    • The Raja Saab's budget is estimated at Rs 400-450 crore per media reports
    • Sanjay Dutt, Malavika Mohanan, and others received varied fees for their roles

    The Raja Saab is one of the most awaited Telugu films of the year. The movie is directed by Maruthi and stars Prabhas in the lead role.

    The film is a mix of horror, comedy, action and fantasy. Because of the huge star cast and grand making, many people are curious about the budget and actor fees. All the numbers mentioned here are based on media reports only and not officially confirmed.

    Prabhas

    Prabhas is the biggest highlight of The Raja Saab. Reports say he usually charges around one hundred fifty crore rupees per film. For this movie he is said to have taken around one hundred crore rupees. This was seen as a friendly decision to support the project.

    Sanjay Dutt

    Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt plays an important role in the film. According to reports he was paid between five and six crore rupees.

    Malavika Mohanan

    This film marks the Telugu debut of Malavika Mohanan. Media reports suggest she was paid close to two crore rupees. Fans are eager to see her in a new language and role.

    Nidhhi Agerwal

    Actress Nidhhi Agerwal is said to have received around one to one point five crore rupees. She is said to play a key role in the movie.

    Riddhi Kumar

    Riddhi Kumar reportedly earned around three crore rupees for this film.

    Brahmanandam

    Comedy legend Brahmanandam is said to have charged around eighty lakh rupees. His scenes are expected to bring laughter.

    Also Read: Prabhas’ pan-India Horror comedy The Raja Saab passes the censor board with edits

    Anupam Kher

    Senior actor Anupam Kher reportedly received around one crore rupees for his role.

    Total Budget

    Meanwhile overall budget of The Raja Saab is said to be between four hundred and four hundred fifty crore rupees.

    Palak Vij
    Palak Vij is a Sub Editor and Entertainment Journalist with over a year of experience covering films, television, and pop culture in the digital space.
    first published: Jan 7, 2026 02:05 pm

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