Pawan Kalyan’s next offering is Ustaad Bhagat Singh, which is all set to clash with Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar 2 on March 19, 2026. Well, the anticipation for both the movies is all things high, but Harish Shankar’s directorial, Ustaad Bhagat Singh, is also in the limelight due to the cast fees. Discussions related to how much the star cast has charged is being spoken about.
Did Pawan Kalyan take a pay cut for Ustaad Bhagat Singh?
A report by Republic World.com revealed that Pawan Kalyan has charged Rs. 25 crore for the movie, which is actually lower than his current fee. Well, in 2025, there was buzz that the actor was offered Rs. 170 crore for the movie, which would have made him one of the highest-paid stars in the south movie industry. This has been the highest amount offered to a Telugu star for a non-Pan India movie. Pawan Kalyan’s stardom is unmatched, as the report further revealed that due to his good relationship with Mythri Movie Makers, he decided to take a pay cut. The production house had supported the actor when he faced a financial crunch during the shoot of his movie, Hari Hara Veera Mallu.
Pawan Kalyan’s next movie is Ustaad Bhagat Singh and it seems like the actor took a pay cut for the film. Here are all the details. Read More
