Satya Dev Remuneration for Kingdom: Among the bolstered list of reliable and talented actors in Tollywood. That stands Satyadev, devoid of a tag, as one of the underrated actors. Indeed, he is not a commercial hero, nor acts in big projects with pompous publicity. But he makes quite an impression in all of his lead roles in films like Bluff Master or in a supporting role in GodFather. Instead of volume, nuance, Satya stands out for his essence.
Satyadev’s remuneration would seem to fall anywhere between Rs 1.5 and 2 cr market rate for the film, or so reports say. However, those close to the actor suggested that he may have opted for a cut-down remuneration. Or profit-sharing deal like Vijay Deverakonda, which would beef the production value and increase VFX requirements of the film.
Most importantly, Satya, through his latest film Kingdom, is taking on a meaty role again, which has Vijay Deverakonda as a co-star. The film has already racked up over ₹1.75 crore through advance bookings, boosting expectations. But all this noise begs an important question: is Satyadev being paid fairly for what he delivers onscreen?
A lot of people feel that this amount is too less for an actor constantly delivering depth and emotion in his roles. Especially as recognition and acceptance by the audience keep increasing.
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More deserving, or is this a strategic move?
Now, some might say that Satya taking a meager amount of remuneration could be a long-term strategic investment. Being a part of big-ticket films like Kingdom amplifies visibility, and if it becomes a success, his subsequent salary would double. However, that being said, many hold the view that based on his caliber and critical acclaim, Satya had already earned much more.
Satya Dev was not awarded or rejected for this remuneration for Kingdom, but one thing is true. He kept waiting and waiting to get what his talent deserved, which is recognition and award. If Kingdom strikes the jackpot, this underrated star may finally hit the glory pot in fame and fees.