South Indian actors are rapidly revolutionising the cinema industry, establishing new standards for quality and global popularity. The actors are not afraid to demand high pay for their roles, demonstrating their enormous popularity and commercial value.
The newest rumour is that Tamil superstar Rajinikanth has made history by becoming the highest-paid actor not only in India, but in all of Asia. Yes, you read it correctly!
According to reports, Rajinikanth is smashing all records by commanding a whopping salary of Rs 260 crore to 280 crore for his role in Coolie, making him Asia’s highest-paid actor. Meanwhile, director Lokesh Kanagaraj is demanding approximately Rs. 60 crore to direct this big production.
According to the most recent Forbes India report, Shah Rukh Khan was India’s highest-paid actor, earning between Rs 150 and 250 crores for every film.
Rajinikanth followed SRK on the latest list, with salaries ranging from Rs 150 to 210 crore. However, it appears that the south celebrity has defeated King Khan with his recent salary for Thalaivar 171, surpassing him and claiming the top spot on the list.
Lokesh Kanagaraj, a Kollywood celebrity, directed the film ‘Coolie.’ This highly anticipated film is his 171st, and it was produced by Sun Pictures on a large budget.
Adding to the excitement, veteran actress Shobana will finally share screen space with Rajinikanth. Furthermore, superstar actress Shruti Haasan and Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh are rumoured to play key roles in the film.
Anirudh, the young music sensation, is writing the music for this fast-paced film. The freshly released trailer, which includes the film’s title, features Rajinikanth’s sophisticated demeanour as well as violent fight scenes using guns, watches, and gold chains. The hype surrounding Coolie is palpable, and fans are anxiously awaiting its debut.
