After months of anticipation, ‘Jana Nayagan’ is all set to release in theatres, ending the much talked about delay in Tamil cinema. Ever since it went down, the film has been under scrutiny for its existence Vijaythe last political trip of all time. Despite several cancellations and many setbacks, the excitement of the movie has not diminished. As the release date approaches, theaters have been decked out, and fans are gearing up for a big celebration, making it one of the biggest Tamil releases of the year.
Vijay leads the salary chart of ‘Jana Nayagan’ with a record salary
Now that the release date is nearing, the salary of the actors of the film has become a hot topic. According to a report by Filmibeat, Vijay was paid anywhere between Rs 220 crore and Rs 275 crore. This is one of the biggest grossers in the history of Indian cinema. Reportedly, female lead Pooja Hegde has earned Rs 6 crore among actresses. It is said that Bobby Deol, who plays the main antagonist, was paid between Rs 5 crore and Rs 10 crore, while the veteran actor. Prakash Raj he is said to have been paid 5 crore. Actress Priyamani is said to have earned 3 crore, and Meter Baiju he reportedly took home between Rs 60 lakh and Rs 2 crore, according to various industry reports.
Directors and key professionals also receive incentive checks
Likewise, the film’s production team, in addition to the actors, apparently walked away with a lot of money. Director H Vinoth’s Rs 25 crore is said to be the highest salary of his career so far. Reports say that music composer Anirudh Ravichander paid Rs 13 crore for the film’s music and background score. Actor Gautham Vasudev Menon, who is said to have an important role, is said to have been paid Rs 3 crore while Narain is said to have been paid Rs 2.5 crore. The said amount is a testament to the scale of the project and the team behind Vijay’s last film.
Box office expectations remain high for Vijay’s farewell film
Going by the advance ticket bookings, the buzz surrounding the film, and the stellar cast, ‘Jana Nayagan’ is expected to create a huge buzz once it hits the theatres. Film experts feel that the film has everything to open, especially since Vijay is looking for films, which is a valuable news for his fans.