Renowned actress Nayanthara, who has secured her place as the Lady Superstar of South Indian cinema, is once again making headlines with her reportedly hefty remuneration for an upcoming Telugu film. After two decades of successful stardom, the actress is said to have demanded ₹18 crores to star in a prestigious film featuring Megastar Chiranjeevi.
Sources from the Tollywood industry suggest that Nayanthara has been approached by producers for the high-budget film, with discussions currently underway regarding her remuneration. Despite her recent films like Annapurni and Test not achieving significant commercial success, the actress’ star power remains undiminished. Her personal life, which includes marriage and raising twin children, does not appear to have impacted her career, as her demand for such a high fee reflects her continued marketability.
The success of Nayanthara’s recent Bollywood film Jawan, which co-starred Shah Rukh Khan, further cemented her position in the industry. Reports suggest that she earned ₹12 crores for her role in Jawan, and the film’s massive success has likely influenced her decision to raise her asking price.
Should the producers agree to her ₹18 crore demand, Nayanthara will set a new record for the highest remuneration ever received by an actress in the South Indian film industry.
Nayanthara and Chiranjeevi have previously collaborated on successful projects like Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy and Godfather, and the prospect of their third collaboration is generating significant buzz among fans and industry insiders alike. However, the outcome of the remuneration negotiation remains to be seen. For now, Nayanthara’s high fee has become one of the most talked-about topics in Tollywood.