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The Raja Saab Cast Fees: The year 2026 is shaping up to be a landmark period for fans of Telugu cinema. Among the highly anticipated titles scheduled for release, director Maruthi’s The Raja Saab stands out as a unique cinematic offering. Promising a vibrant mix of horror, comedy, action, and fantasy, the film has captured the public imagination not just for its genre-bending plot, but for its massive scale and star-studded cast.

While the producers remained secretive about the film's finances for a long time, a recent promotional video provided a surprising revelation. During a light-hearted conversation featuring the cast and renowned filmmaker Sandeep Reddy Vanga, the director of Spirit accidentally let slip the scale of the investment. The Animal movie director teased the lead actor, Prabhas, regarding his initial belief that the project would be a quick shoot. Sandeep remarked, "It’s a big set, three heroines, songs are there, daadi (grandmother) is there, and Rs. 400 crore budget, and he said he’ll finish it in 40 days." This confirms that The Raja Saab was produced with a staggering budget of approximately Rs 400 crore, placing it in the same financial league as global hits like RRR.

 
 
 
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The Raja Saab Cast Fees

Prabhas: As one of India’s most bankable superstars, Prabhas reportedly commands a fee of around Rs 150 crore per project. However, for The Raja Saab, reports suggest he has taken a strategic 33 per cent pay cut to support the production. He is allegedly taking home Rs 100 crore. This gesture was reportedly made to allow the producers to divert more funds into the film’s ambitious VFX and elaborate sets.

Sanjay Dutt: The Bollywood veteran plays a crucial role and has reportedly earned between Rs 5 crore and Rs 6 crore.

Boman Irani: Another legendary Bollywood figure in the cast, Irani was reportedly paid close to Rs 1 crore.

Brahmanandam: The king of Telugu comedy, who is expected to provide much-needed levity, allegedly received Rs 80 lakh.

Riddhi Kumar: Despite being one of three female leads, Riddhi reportedly secured the highest fee among the actresses at Rs 3 crore.

Malavika Mohanan: Marking her debut in the Tollywood industry, Malavika allegedly earned Rs 2 crore.

Nidhhi Agerwal: The popular actress reportedly took home a salary ranging between Rs 1 crore and Rs 1.5 crore.

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The Raja Saab is set to hit cinemas worldwide on January 9, 2026.


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