The Pay Slip
The Paradise (2026) cast fees: who got paid what
2026 · Telugu · SLV Cinemas · Srikanth Odela
Even at his lowest reported figure, Nani's fee is double the next-highest on the cast.
| Actor | Role | Reported fee |
|---|---|---|
| Nani | Jadal | ₹20–40 cr |
| Raghav Juyal | Vikram Maalik | ₹8–10 cr |
| Mohan Babu | Shikanja Maalik | ₹4–5 cr |
| Kayadu Lohar | Subbulakshmi | ₹3–6 cr |
| Sonali Kulkarni | Sammakka | ₹3–4 cr |
- Lead cast bill
- ₹38–65 cr
- Budget
- ₹90–150 cr
- Worldwide, 2 days
- ₹98.5 cr
Ranges span every figure reported in the trade press. None is confirmed by Nani or SLV Cinemas. 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 The Paradise (2026) are: Nani (Jadal) ₹20–40 cr, Raghav Juyal (Vikram Maalik) ₹8–10 cr, Mohan Babu (Shikanja Maalik) ₹4–5 cr, Kayadu Lohar (Subbulakshmi) ₹3–6 cr and Sonali Kulkarni (Sammakka) ₹3–4 cr.
On the reported figures, Nani accounts for roughly 58% of the lead cast's combined fees.
The Paradise was reportedly made on a budget of ₹90–150 cr and grossed ₹98.5 cr worldwide.
Questions
- How much was Nani paid for The Paradise?
- Nani was reportedly paid ₹20–40 cr for The Paradise, according to trade reports. The figure has not been confirmed by the actor or the producers.
- How much was Raghav Juyal paid for The Paradise?
- Raghav Juyal was reportedly paid ₹8–10 cr for The Paradise, according to trade reports. The figure has not been confirmed by the actor or the producers.
- How much was Mohan Babu paid for The Paradise?
- Mohan Babu was reportedly paid ₹4–5 cr for The Paradise, according to trade reports. The figure has not been confirmed by the actor or the producers.
- Who was the highest-paid actor in The Paradise?
- Nani reportedly took the highest fee in the lead cast of The Paradise, at ₹20–40 cr — roughly 58% of the lead cast's combined reported fees.
- What was the budget of The Paradise?
- The Paradise has a reported budget of ₹90–150 cr, against a worldwide gross of ₹98.5 cr. Budgets are trade estimates; producers rarely publish them.
