After months of anticipation, ‘Jana Nayagan’ is finally ready to hit the theaters, ending one of the most talked about release delays in Tamil cinema. Ever since it went on floors, the film has been in the limelight for being Vijaylast full-time political departure. Despite various postponements and obstacles, the excitement for the film has not diminished. As the release day approaches, theaters have been decked up and fans are gearing up for a grand celebration, making it one of the biggest Tamil releases of the year.
Vijay leads the salary chart of ‘Jana Nayagan’ with record remuneration
Now that the release date is approaching, the salaries of the film’s cast have become a hot topic of discussion. According to a report by Filmibeat, Vijay has collected Rs 220-275 crore. This is one of the biggest pay checks in the history of Indian cinema. Female lead Pooja Hegde has reportedly earned Rs 6 crore among the actors. Bobby Deol, who essays the main antagonist, is said to have been paid between Rs 5-10 crores, while the veteran actor Prakash Raj He is reported to have paid Rs 5 crore. Actress Priyamani is said to have earned Rs 3 crore and Mamita Baiju He has taken home between Rs 60 lakh and Rs 2 crore, according to various industry reports.
Directors and key technicians also receive impressive paycheques
Likewise, the film’s creative team, in addition to the cast, seem to have walked away with a hefty sum. According to reports, director H Vinoth’s Rs 25 crore is the highest salary of his career so far. Reports say that music composer Anirudh Ravichander was paid Rs 13 crore to compose the soundtrack and background score for the film. Actor Gautham Vasudev Menon, who is said to play an important role, has been paid Rs 3 crore, while Narain has been paid Rs 2.5 crore. The reported fee is a testament to the scale of the project and the experienced team assembled for Vijay’s latest film.
Box office expectations remain sky high for Vijay’s farewell film
Considering the huge advance ticket bookings, the fanfare surrounding the film, along with a star cast, ‘Jana Nayagan’ is expected to create a lot of buzz once it hits the theatres. Film analysts feel that the film has everything to take a grand opening, especially considering that Vijay is bidding adieu to films, which is a matter of great sentimental value for his fans.