Pooja Hegde Upcoming Movies: DQ41 to Jana Nayagan: Who Pays Her More?

Pooja Hegde Upcoming Movies: Actress Pooja Hegde is set for her biggest year ahead, walking on a fine line of glamour and performance, thus making her one of the hottest leading ladies in South Indian cinema- a point that is reflected in her remuneration. The combination of Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi projects is indicative of her expanding pan-Indian appeal.

Let’s take a tour of the filmography in 2025 that Pooja Hegde is looking at along with her expected remuneration across industries.

1. Jana Nayagan (Tamil)

Expected Salary – 4 crore

Co Star – Thalapathy Vijay

Highlights – Directed by H. Vinoth, this political action drama has a huge place on the list of most anticipated Tamil films of 2025. Allegedly one of Pooja’s highest payouts so far will add up to her star status in the Tamil circuit.

2. Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai (Hindi)

Estimated Salary- 3.5 crore

Stars- Varun Dhawan

Vibe- A colorful Bollywood rom-com full of music, chemistry, and youthful energy. Some snippets from insider reports mention her remuneration being at par with her increasing brand value in Hindi cinema.

3. Kanchana 4 (Tamil)

Expected Salary- ₹3.25 crore

Type- Horror-comedy franchise

Note: Pooja is said to be playing the character of a ghost-a new and experimental choice by the actress, paving way for something new in her filmography.

4. DQ41 (Telugu)

Estimated Salary- ₹3 crore

Co Star- Dulquer Salmaan

Highlight: This is Pooja’s big comeback to Telugu cinema, bringing her back to the industry that put her on a pedestal. Her fees match her peak pre-2022 earnings in Tollywood.

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Highest-Paid Project: Jana Nayagan

At about ₹ 4 crores, Jana Nayagan is undoubtedly the most pay-heavy of Pooja Hegde’s projects up to date. One can only assume that her pay-cheque speaks volumes of oneself as an astute strategist maneuvering through his career and putting together a fairly solid fan base across the major film industries in India.