The Pay Slip
Ustaad Bhagat Singh (2026) cast fees: who got paid what
2026 · Telugu · Mythri Movie Makers
Pawan Kalyan is said to have cut his own fee to a fraction of his usual rate — and it is still more than double the other four combined.
| Actor | Role | Reported fee |
|---|---|---|
| Pawan Kalyan | ACP Bhagat Singh | ₹25–30 cr |
| Rao Ramesh | Singaiah | ₹4 cr |
| Sreeleela | RJ Leela | ₹2.5–3 cr |
| R. Parthiban | Nalla Nagappa | ₹2.5 cr |
| Raashii Khanna | Shloka | ₹1.5–2 cr |
- Reported cast bill
- ₹36–42 cr
- Budget
- ₹150 cr
- Worldwide gross
- ₹95 cr
Fees are trade-press estimates, unconfirmed by the cast or Mythri Movie Makers. Pawan Kalyan's usual quote is reported far higher; the figure here is the one two outlets carry for this film. 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 Ustaad Bhagat Singh (2026) are: Pawan Kalyan (ACP Bhagat Singh) ₹25–30 cr, Rao Ramesh (Singaiah) ₹4 cr, Sreeleela (RJ Leela) ₹2.5–3 cr, R. Parthiban (Nalla Nagappa) ₹2.5 cr and Raashii Khanna (Shloka) ₹1.5–2 cr.
On the reported figures, Pawan Kalyan accounts for roughly 71% of the lead cast's combined fees.
Ustaad Bhagat Singh was reportedly made on a budget of ₹150 cr and grossed ₹95 cr worldwide.
Questions
- How much was Pawan Kalyan paid for Ustaad Bhagat Singh?
- Pawan Kalyan was reportedly paid ₹25–30 cr for Ustaad Bhagat Singh, according to trade reports. The figure has not been confirmed by the actor or the producers.
- How much was Rao Ramesh paid for Ustaad Bhagat Singh?
- Rao Ramesh was reportedly paid ₹4 cr for Ustaad Bhagat Singh, according to trade reports. The figure has not been confirmed by the actor or the producers.
- How much was Sreeleela paid for Ustaad Bhagat Singh?
- Sreeleela was reportedly paid ₹2.5–3 cr for Ustaad Bhagat Singh, according to trade reports. The figure has not been confirmed by the actor or the producers.
- Who was the highest-paid actor in Ustaad Bhagat Singh?
- Pawan Kalyan reportedly took the highest fee in the lead cast of Ustaad Bhagat Singh, at ₹25–30 cr — roughly 71% of the lead cast's combined reported fees.
- What was the budget of Ustaad Bhagat Singh?
- Ustaad Bhagat Singh has a reported budget of ₹150 cr, against a worldwide gross of ₹95 cr. Budgets are trade estimates; producers rarely publish them.
