The Great Indian Kapil Show Season 5 Cast Fees: The Great Indian Kapil Show has returned to Netflix with its fifth season. Kapil Sharma is back with the comedy ensemble and Drishyam 3 cast as the guests. The comedian is reportedly the highest-paid member, followed by Navjot Singh Sidhu, though there is a big gap between their reported earnings.
As the new season gets underway, here's a look at how much the cast members are reportedly earning per episode:
| Cast Member | Reported Fee Per Episode |
| Kapil Sharma | ₹5 Crore |
| Navjot Singh Sidhu | ₹30 Lakh to ₹40 Lakh |
| Sunil Grover | ₹25 Lakh |
| Archana Puran Singh | ₹10 Lakh |
| Krushna Abhishek | ₹10 Lakh |
| Kiku Sharda | ₹7 Lakh |
1. Kapil Sharma
Kapil Sharma is back with another season of The Great Indian Kapil Show. The comedian has been a part of the show since its beginning and continues to lead the comedy team.
According to reports, Kapil is being paid around ₹5 crore per episode for the show.
2. Navjot Singh Sidhu
Former Indian cricketer Navjot Singh Sidhu returned to The Great Indian Kapil Show last season. He has now reportedly received a higher fee for the fifth season.
Reports by Siasat and Filmibeat claim that Sidhu is earning between ₹30 lakh and ₹40 lakh per episode.
3. Sunil Grover
Sunil Grover is known for his comic characters and celebrity mimicry. He reunited with Kapil Sharma in the second season of The Great Indian Kapil Show after seven years.
According to reports, Sunil earns around ₹25 lakh per episode.
4. Archana Puran Singh
Archana Puran Singh has been a regular part of Kapil Sharma’s comedy shows for years. Her laughter and conversations with Kapil have become a familiar part of the show.
According to reports, she is paid around ₹10 lakh per episode.
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5. Krushna Abhishek
Krushna Abhishek is another key member of the comedy team. He is known for his comic timing and different characters on the show.
According to reports, Krushna earns around ₹10 lakh per episode.
6. Kiku Sharda
Kiku Sharda has been associated with Kapil Sharma’s shows for years. He has played several characters and remains an important part of the comedy team.
According to reports, Kiku earns around ₹7 lakh per episode.
The reported figures have not been officially confirmed by Netflix or the show’s team. These numbers are based on media reports.
The Great Indian Kapil Show Season 5 Episode 1
The first episode of Season 5 featured Ajay Devgn, Shriya Saran, Jaideep Ahlawat, Ishita Dutta and Mrunal Jadhav. The cast appeared on the show to promote Drishyam 3: The Conclusion.
The episode premiered on Saturday, September 26, 2026. It followed a festive theme titled 'Hasi Ka Tyo-haha-har', celebrating Navratri, Diwali and Christmas.
Jaideep Ahlawat was seen dancing with Sona and Mona 2.0, the revived Krushna Abhishek-Kiku Sharda duo. Sunil Grover also entertained viewers with his Ajay Devgn mimicry.
The show returned after a six-month break, with Kapil Sharma leading the comedy ensemble. New episodes stream every Saturday at 8 PM IST.
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About Drishyam 3: The Conclusion
Ajay Devgn returns as Vijay Salgaonkar in Drishyam: The Conclusion. Directed by Abhishek Pathak, the film is scheduled to release on October 2, 2026.
The Hindi film has also attracted attention because it follows a different story from the Malayalam Drishyam 3, starring Mohanlal.
At the trailer launch in Goa on September 9, Pathak said the Hindi film is based on a different script. He also revealed that the story was developed over around two-and-a-half years.