The Pay Slip
Thunivu (2023) cast fees: who got paid what
2023 · Tamil · Bayview Projects
Even at his lowest figure, Ajith's fee is 13 times the other four combined.
| Actor | Role | Reported fee |
|---|---|---|
| Ajith Kumar | Dark Devil | ₹60–70 cr |
| Samuthirakani | N. Dhayalan | ₹1–2 cr |
| Manju Warrier | Kanmani | ₹1 cr |
| John Kokken | Krish | ₹70 lakh |
| Mamathi Chari | ATV Channel Head | ₹70 lakh |
- Lead cast bill
- ₹63.4–74.4 cr
- Budget
- ₹140–200 cr
- Worldwide gross
- ₹199–250 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 Thunivu (2023) are: Ajith Kumar (Dark Devil) ₹60–70 cr, Samuthirakani (N. Dhayalan) ₹1–2 cr, Manju Warrier (Kanmani) ₹1 cr, John Kokken (Krish) ₹70 lakh and Mamathi Chari (ATV Channel Head) ₹70 lakh.
On the reported figures, Ajith Kumar accounts for roughly 94% of the lead cast's combined fees.
Thunivu was reportedly made on a budget of ₹140–200 cr and grossed ₹199–250 cr worldwide.
Questions
- How much was Ajith Kumar paid for Thunivu?
- Ajith Kumar was reportedly paid ₹60–70 cr for Thunivu, according to trade reports. The figure has not been confirmed by the actor or the producers.
- How much was Samuthirakani paid for Thunivu?
- Samuthirakani was reportedly paid ₹1–2 cr for Thunivu, according to trade reports. The figure has not been confirmed by the actor or the producers.
- How much was Manju Warrier paid for Thunivu?
- Manju Warrier was reportedly paid ₹1 cr for Thunivu, according to trade reports. The figure has not been confirmed by the actor or the producers.
- Who was the highest-paid actor in Thunivu?
- Ajith Kumar reportedly took the highest fee in the lead cast of Thunivu, at ₹60–70 cr — roughly 94% of the lead cast's combined reported fees.
- What was the budget of Thunivu?
- Thunivu has a reported budget of ₹140–200 cr, against a worldwide gross of ₹199–250 cr. Budgets are trade estimates; producers rarely publish them.
