The Pay Slip
Thandel (2025) cast fees: who got paid what
2025 · Telugu · Geetha Arts
Even at his lowest figure, Naga Chaitanya's fee is three times Sai Pallavi's.
| Actor | Role | Reported fee |
|---|---|---|
| Naga Chaitanya | Raju | ₹15–20 cr |
| Sai Pallavi | Sathya "Bujji Thalli" | ₹5 cr |
- Lead cast bill
- ₹20–25 cr
- Budget
- ₹75–90 cr
- Worldwide gross
- ₹100 cr
Fees are trade-press estimates. Not confirmed by the actors or the makers. Actor fees are private contracts; these figures come from trade reporting and may differ from what was actually paid.
The reported fees for the lead cast of Thandel (2025) are: Naga Chaitanya (Raju) ₹15–20 cr and Sai Pallavi (Sathya "Bujji Thalli") ₹5 cr.
On the reported figures, Naga Chaitanya accounts for roughly 78% of the lead cast's combined fees.
Thandel was reportedly made on a budget of ₹75–90 cr and grossed ₹100 cr worldwide.
Questions
- How much was Naga Chaitanya paid for Thandel?
- Naga Chaitanya was reportedly paid ₹15–20 cr for Thandel, according to trade reports. The figure has not been confirmed by the actor or the producers.
- How much was Sai Pallavi paid for Thandel?
- Sai Pallavi was reportedly paid ₹5 cr for Thandel, according to trade reports. The figure has not been confirmed by the actor or the producers.
- Who was the highest-paid actor in Thandel?
- Naga Chaitanya reportedly took the highest fee in the lead cast of Thandel, at ₹15–20 cr — roughly 78% of the lead cast's combined reported fees.
- What was the budget of Thandel?
- Thandel has a reported budget of ₹75–90 cr, against a worldwide gross of ₹100 cr. Budgets are trade estimates; producers rarely publish them.
