As was to be expected, the Yash Raj Films (YRF) production “War 2” has caused a stir with its lavish cast and adrenaline-filled action scenes. There is news that Telugu superstar Jr. NTR will be making his debut in Bollywood with the film, and he is expected to be the highest-paid actor in the movie, earning a staggering ₹70 crore. This number is an astonishing paycheck for Indian cinema, and far exceeds his previously estimated earnings of ₹45-60 crore for the global phenomenal hit “RRR.” The film will also see the return of Hrithik Roshan, playing his iconic role of Agent Kabir Dhaliwal. Reports suggest he has a deal that comes with an upfront payment of ₹50 crore and sizeable profit-sharing deal with YRF. It is expected that with this backend means of payment, Hrithik’s total earnings will exceed ₹100 crore. At that number, he will be matched with other top stars profit-sharing accounts with YRF: Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, and Aamir Khan. While Hrithik’s presence in the franchise is a given, the draw he guarantees is substantial. At the same time, Jr. NTR’s commanding fee proves his immense appeal across India.Supporting cast members are also commanding impressive fees. Advani Kiara, who is a hotshot in the industry, is said to be paid ₹15 crore. Anil Kapoor is also said to be receiving ₹10 crore. Furthermore, the director of the film Ayan Mukerji, is reported to be receiving hefty amounts with fees discussed to be ₹30-32 crore.The reported budget of “War 2,” which is estimated between ₹200 crore and ₹400 crore without marketing, is further supporting the marketing of the film. This construction of “War 2” places it as the highest spending creation up to this point in the YRF Spy Universe, with plans of a worldwide cinematic buzz.
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