‘Haiwaan’ Cast Fees: Saif Ali Khan Takes INR 8 Crore, Akshay Kumar Commands Massive Paycheck
Director Priyadarshan’s latest Hindi thriller 'Haiwaan' has arrived in theatres with a star-studded cast including Akshay Kumar, Saif Ali Khan, Shriya Pilgaonkar, and Rajpal Yadav. Reports indicate that a significant portion of the movie's production budget was allocated toward securing its high-profile lead actors and director.
Director Priyadarshan's latest Hindi thriller, Haiwaan, has arrived in theatres, featuring a high-profile ensemble cast led by Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan. Mounted on a reported budget of approximately INR 115 crore, media reports indicate that a major portion of the film's production cost was allocated toward securing its lead actors and director. ‘Haiwaan’ Movie Review: Akshay Kumar-Saif Ali Khan’s Reunion Fails To Rescue Priyadarshan’s Messy Thriller.
‘Haiwaan’ Movie Cast Fees Revealed
Following the film's theatrical release, reports detailing the compensation package of the primary cast and crew have emerged. The numbers highlight a wide variance in remuneration among the lead stars.
Akshay Kumar, who portrays the central antagonist in the project, stands as the highest-paid actor on the project. According to a News24 report, Kumar reportedly charged INR 54 crore for his role, continuing his trend of being among the top-earning superstars in the Hindi film industry.
Co-star Saif Ali Khan, who takes on the lead protagonist role as a visually impaired musician and society manager, reportedly received a paycheque of INR 8 crore.
Beyond the main cast, reports indicate that director Priyadarshan earned INR 14 crore for helming the thriller. Additional key ensemble members, including Shriya Pilgaonkar, Saiyami Kher, Sharib Hashmi, Rajesh Sharma, Rajpal Yadav, and the late Asrani also round out the cast, alongside a special cameo appearance by Malayalam superstar Mohanlal.
More About ‘Haiwaan’
Haiwaan serves as an official Hindi remake of Priyadarshan’s 2016 Malayalam hit thriller Oppam, which originally starred Mohanlal. The story follows Shyam Rane (Saif Ali Khan), a visually impaired society manager who takes on the responsibility of protecting the young daughter of a deceased retired judge. ‘Haiwaan’ Adaptation of ‘Oppam’: Everything You Need To Know About Mohanlal’s Malayalam Hit Ahead of Akshay-Saif Film Release.
The conflict escalates when Parshuram Gokhale (Akshay Kumar), a man seeking retribution after serving time for a crime he claims he did not commit, targets those he holds responsible for his past. The film tracks the suspenseful game of cat and mouse between the two leads as the plot unfolds.
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