Rishab Shetty's Rs 80 Crore Demand Shocks Producers for Telugu Films
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Moneycontrol•01-02-2026, 03:00
Rishab Shetty's Rs 80 Crore Demand Shocks Producers for Telugu Films
- •Rishab Shetty, star of the successful Kantara franchise, is now a pan-India superstar.
- •He previously shared profits with Hombale Films for Kantara, enhancing his reputation as a filmmaker with business acumen.
- •Shetty has reportedly shifted from profit-sharing to demanding Rs 80 crore per film for his upcoming Telugu projects.
- •This substantial fee has surprised producers, though top firms believe his audience appeal justifies the cost.
- •His upcoming projects include 'Jai Hanuman' with Prasanth Varma and Mythri Movie Makers, and a period drama with Sithara Entertainments.
Why It Matters: Rishab Shetty's high remuneration demands for Telugu films are causing a stir among producers.
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