'Stree 2' cast salaries: Rajkummar earned ₹6cr, Shraddha made ₹5cr
What's the story
The horror-comedy Stree 2 has been a box office sensation, crossing the ₹100 crore mark in just two days.
The film's success has sparked curiosity about the remuneration of its star-studded cast.
According to a recent ABP News report, lead actors Shraddha Kapoor and Rajkummar Rao earned crores for their roles, with Rao taking home a slightly larger paycheck.
Lead actors
Kapoor and Rao's earnings for 'Stree 2'
The report states that Kapoor, who reprised her role as a mysterious, supernatural woman, was paid ₹5 crore for the sequel. This makes her the second-highest earner in the film.
Rao, on the other hand, received ₹6 crore for his portrayal of Vicky.
Despite Kapoor's significant fan following, it appears that Rao's paycheck surpassed hers.
This is also in line with Rao's screentime, which is more than Kapoor's.
Other actors
Supporting cast and cameo appearances
According to a Free Press Journal report, Pankaj Tripathi, who plays Rudra, was paid ₹3 crore.
Aparshakti Khurana and Abhishek Banerjee, who play Bittu and Jaana respectively, reportedly earned around ₹70 lakh and ₹55 lakh.
Varun Dhawan, who made a cameo appearance as Bhediya in the film, is said to have charged a massive ₹2 crore.
Movie details
'Stree 2' box office performance and plot
Stree 2, directed by Amar Kaushik, was released on Thursday (with paid previews on Wednesday) and has been performing exceptionally well both domestically and internationally.
The film has reportedly grossed an estimated ₹135 crore nett in India within three days, according to Sacnilk.
The plot revolves around a new villain named Sarkata terrorizing the people of Chanderi, who turn to Stree for help.
The Stree franchise is likely to spawn a third part.