Bhoot Bangla Salary Shocker – The magical duo of Akshay Kumar and director Priyadarshan has returned to the silver screen after 16 years! The film Bhoot Bangla has hit theaters, and there is immense buzz surrounding this horror-comedy among fans. But do you know just how deep the filmmakers had to dig into their pockets to bring this movie to life?
Reports suggest that several major stars—from Akshay Kumar to Tabu—have taken a pay cut for this project. Let’s find out who earned how many crores.
Akshay Kumar: The Highest-Paid Star, Yet Took a Massive Pay Cut
According to reports, Khiladi Kumar slashed his fee for this film by approximately 28.5%. While he charged ₹70 crores for Jolly LLB 3, he charged ₹50 crores for Bhoot Bangla. Even after this substantial discount, Akshay remains the highest-paid actor in the film.
Tabu and Wamiqa Gabbi: Who Came Out Ahead?
Tabu: Tabu—who has consistently proven her acting prowess—received ₹2.5 crores for the film. It is reported that she charged a fee that was about 16% lower than what she received for her previous film.
Wamiqa Gabbi: The rising popularity of the new sensation, Wamiqa Gabbi, can be gauged by the fact that she received ₹3 crores for this film—a figure slightly higher even than Tabu’s fee.
The Masters of Comedy and Other Stars
The film also features Akshay’s longtime collaborators and legends of comedy:
Paresh Rawal: Renowned for his impeccable comic timing, Paresh ji charged a fee of ₹2 crores.
Rajpal Yadav: The “Chhota Don”—Rajpal Yadav—received between ₹1 crore and ₹1.5 crores for his role.
Jisshu Sengupta: A seasoned actor across both Bengali and Hindi cinema, Jisshu also charged ₹1 crore.
What is the Story of Bhoot Bangla?
Produced on a budget of approximately ₹120 crore, this film tells the story of a village named ‘Mangalpur.’ Akshay Kumar inherits an old and haunted mansion. He plans to host his sister’s wedding there, but that is precisely when the real blend of ‘horror’ and ‘comedy’ kicks in. How Akshay unravels these mysteries forms the very soul of the film.
The duo of Akshay and Priyadarshan last collaborated in 2010 for the film Khatta Meetha. Prior to that, this pair had delivered blockbuster hits such as Hera Pheri, Bhool Bhulaiyaa, and Garam Masala.
Upcoming Blockbusters: Akshay Kumar shows no signs of slowing down! Following Bhoot Bangla, he will soon be seen in films like Welcome to the Jungle, Bhagam Bhag 2, and Haiwan (alongside Saif Ali Khan).
Akshay Kumar’s decision to reduce his fee demonstrates that he is now placing greater emphasis on content and budget management. Will his signature chemistry with Priyadarshan be enough to turn this film into a cult classic as well? It will certainly be interesting to watch!
