Record-Breaking Salaries Put Spotlight on 'War 2'
There’s noisy chatter in the Bollywood corridors, and it’s not just about flying cars or jaw-dropping stunts. This time, it’s about paychecks. Yash Raj Films is betting big on War 2, a movie so loaded with star power that even its payroll is making headlines—a rare feat in itself.
Jr NTR, notching his Bollywood debut, is grabbing the biggest slice of the pie with a fee of ₹60 crore. Yes, you read that right. He outpaces franchise regular Hrithik Roshan, who will walk away with a hefty ₹48 crore. Best known for his pan-India blockbuster RRR, Jr NTR is cashing in on his newfound global appeal after his Telugu hits stormed the charts. Even if he’s new to Hindi films, his entry comes with a big price tag and plenty of hype. Some industry folks are already calling this payday a game-changer for South stars in Bollywood.
Hrithik Roshan is no stranger to blockbusters or fat contracts. He returns as Agent Kabir, and while he didn’t bag the top fee this time, ₹48 crore is nothing to sneeze at. He’s also getting love for the planned dance face-off with Jr NTR, which has already triggered playful debates about who will rule the dance floor once the cameras roll for that sequence still on the drawing board.
- Jr NTR: ₹60 crore, highest for a debut in Hindi films
- Hrithik Roshan: ₹48 crore to reprise Agent Kabir
- Kiara Advani: ₹15 crore, her record paycheck
- Director Ayan Mukerji: ₹32 crore for calling the shots
Big Budgets, Global Locations, and Unfinished Surprises
Kiara Advani may not have the highest number in this star war, but ₹15 crore marks her biggest payday yet. She’ll be seen playing a bold officer, expanding her image beyond glossy romance roles. With this fee, she’s entered the upper league of Bollywood’s best-paid actresses.
Behind the camera, Ayan Mukerji pockets ₹32 crore for steering the ship. Known for breathless action and glossy visuals, he’s bringing the same flair that wowed crowds with his previous blockbusters. The production costs have ballooned to over ₹210 crore, outshining the previous War, which cost ₹170 crore. Want scope? How about high-octane chases and stunning action scenes shot across Spain, Japan, and Abu Dhabi?
This is all part of what YRF calls its ‘Spy Universe’, where Agent Kabir now rubs shoulders with heroes from Pathaan and Tiger 3. The production still has a secret weapon: that much-anticipated dance number featuring Hrithik and Jr NTR. It’s not just fans who are waiting; choreographers and insiders are already placing their bets on who will bring down the house.
With tension over pay, location scouts bouncing across continents, and stars looking to raise the stakes in every department, War 2 is more than just another sequel: it’s a bigger, bolder move by Bollywood that could shake up remuneration trends for years to come.