Nayanthara is set to star as the female lead opposite Chiranjeevi in an upcoming film directed by Anil Ravipudi. The film is currently being shot in and around Hyderabad. Initially, the makers were taken aback by Nayanthara’s high remuneration, which led them to consider roping in another actress. However, director Anil Ravipudi insisted on casting Nayanthara, citing her fresh pairing with Chiranjeevi as key to the film’s appeal.
Despite requests to lower her fee, Nayanthara stood firm on her salary of Rs 9 crore. Notably, Nayanthara has a policy of not participating in film promotions, a condition she sets before accepting projects. This policy has made her one of the highest-paid actresses in the South Indian film industry. With her hefty remuneration, Nayanthara has secured her place at the top of the industry’s pay scale, though it’s still unclear whether she’ll promote the film or not.
