Raaka: Deepika Padukone Being Paid 7 Times Less Than Allu Arjun? Actors' Fees Revealed

Deepika Padukone will soon be sharing the screen with Allu Arjun and Rashmika Mandanna in Atlee’s upcoming directorial, Raaka. While fans have been eagerly waiting for the film, it has now been revealed how much each of the actors is getting paid for the project, the budget of which is reportedly Rs 700 crore.

If a report by Deccan Chronicle is to be believed, Allu Arjun is getting Rs 175 crore for his role in Raaka. Reportedly, the Telugu superstar will be playing three roles in the film – that of a cop, a half-human half-monster and the father of these brothers.

On the other hand, Deepika Padukone is reportedly getting paid Rs 25 crore for the film. If this turns out to be true, it means that the Bollywood actress is getting seven times less

than her co-star, Allu Arjun. The report also claims that Rashmika Mandanna will be paid approximately Rs 5 crore for her part in Raaka.

However, it should also be noted that there is no official confirmation for these figures and News18 Showsha cannot verify the authenticity of this report.

Raaka First Poster Out

Recently, on the occasion of Allu Arjun’s 44th birthday, the makers of Raaka dropped a poster, giving a peek into the world Atlee is building. The poster has Allu Arjun’s face partly hidden behind thick fur, with a sharp tusk-like detail adding a wild touch. His eyes stood out, looking powerful and mysterious. While dropping the poster and announcing the name of the film, the makers wrote, “#AA22xA6 is now #Raaka ⚔️ Prepare yourself for a vision beyond limits ✨”

More About Raaka

Apart from Allu Arjun, Deepika Padukone and Rashmika Mandanna, the film is also expected to feature several prominent actors in key roles. Reports suggest that Mrunal Thakur and Janhvi Kapoor will be seen playing pivotal characters in the project.

The film is reportedly being mounted on a massive budget of over Rs 700 crore and is being produced by Sun Pictures. The team is expected to begin its next shooting schedule at a studio in Mumbai soon, with production likely continuing through the year. If everything goes as planned, the shooting of the ambitious project may wrap up by the end of 2026.