Kantara Chapter 1 Cast Remuneration: Kantara Chapter 1 has a defining moment for the Kannada cinema industry. Directed, written, and headlined by Rishab Shetty, the film is a prequel of the highly successful Kantara of 2022. Aside from grand visuals and an excellent storyline, one of the hot topics has been the healthy remuneration among the members of the cast. Let us look into some details of who earned what for this film which everyone has been waiting for.
As a lead actor-director-cum-writer, Rishabh Shetty fits into every corner of Kantara Chapter 1. His commitment and imagination have taken the movie to a level. And, understandably, he would be the highest-paid among the cast. Reports suggest Rs 100 crore, astonishing indeed, as per the market value and the sky-high expectations of the film.
For the Princess Kanakavathi role she played, Rukmini Vasanth has won the audience with her strong screen presence and emotional depth. The ₹1 crore she’s charging for this role is a milestone in her career. Apart from that, her performance opened many doors for other high-profile projects as well.
Jayaram plays a core supporting character in the film- it’s his presence and versatility that add significance to the story. He was reportedly paid ₹1 crore for his role, which stands at par with the other main supporting players.
Gulshan Devaiah comes into the role of Kulashekara, the antagonist in the movie, as a powerful character portrayal, which is his hallmark. His hauntingly intense acting has won him glory, along with a reported fee of Rs 1 crore.
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A member of the cast reimbursement in Kantara Chapter 1 shows how much more important Rishab Shetty was than any of his compatriots for his component as an actor-writer-director. The main cast members seemed to receive rather princely sums of ₹1 crore each while it was surely the vision and stardom of Shetty that captured up the lion’s share. Rishab Shetty tops the list with ₹100 crores, while Rukmini Vasanth, Jayaram, and Gulshan Devaiah fell to the ₹1-crore slot each.