OG Cast Remuneration: As They Call Him OG is prepping for its massive release, and the expectation is sky-high among fans. Apart from the trailer, advance bookings, and predictions at the box office, the remuneration details of the cast and crew have become the talk of the town. With a whopping budget and star-studded cast, let’s see how much each would earn for this action drama that everyone has been waiting for.
He is none other than Pawan Kalyan, whose star value guarantees him a mammoth opening at the box-office. Reports say he is charging a whopping ₹100 crores for the film, making him one of the highest-paid actors in South cinema. Director Sujeeth, well-known for his stylish storytelling, is said to have received anywhere between ₹6–8 crores for directing the project.
Bollywood’s villain from the film, Emraan Hashmi, is reported to have charged ₹5 crores, which is quite a decent amount for the magnitude of his role. From her ongoing career high, Priyanka Arul Mohan is said to have earned between ₹1.5–2 crores for her performance. Her role may not be super long, but the remuneration is proof of her increasing demand.
Veteran actor Prakash Raj is said to have bagged ₹1.5 crores. While Shriya Reddy and Arjun Das, both in crucial roles, received around ₹40 lakhs each. Popular composer Thaman, who is known for his works in chartbuster albums, is reportedly charging ₹5 crores.
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In total, remuneration for the actors and technicians constitutes an enormous ₹120 crores. Which makes for almost ₹200 crores as a total production budget. Interestingly, advances have already brought in ₹50 crores, and so OG is well on its way to achieving box-office records.